FR-S Debadging Tutorial - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla35

-don't pull or pry like Darren did (no offense) cuz that can definitely scratch / chip the clear / paint.

I have no idea why you did just check for holes before you did this, but I think I read somewhere the Toyota one should line up. I will wait, personally, for other cool options. I hope they make a roundel for the 86 logo like the one on the JDM steering wheel.

Hehe, no offense taken. I've used that little pink squeegie so many times on paint without scratching it that I feel comfortable with it, but your technique is probably better advice for others to use.

I didn't really care if there were holes. I expected a 50% chance there would be and I will just fill them for a super clean look. Would have been simpler without holes, but no biggie.

RRnold · 05-31-2012, 06:50 PM

lacquer thinner!?!

Use Goo Gone or "Honda Polish", since I see an R1 in the reflection.

DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 06:54 PM

I used lacquer thinner because my friend that does autobody repair told me it was the strongest thing to use on clearcoat without damaging it. I just spent a few minutes online researching the use of lacquer thinner on OEM clearcoated paint and everything I could find pointed to the same thing: it is safe.

Why is everyone freaking out about lacquer thinner?

(I'm not arguing that it is better to use than the alternatives that were suggested, by the way, but that it is no worse for your car than those alternatives)

Jayde · 05-31-2012, 08:54 PM

What a perfect time to put on Toyota badges!

ahausheer · 05-31-2012, 09:16 PM

You may be able to get away with using hole plugs to fill in the holes, if you can find hole plugs that small.

NeedsmoreCowbell · 05-31-2012, 10:19 PM

has anyone messed with the front decal? any holes there?

DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 11:53 PM

I haven't messed with that one yet.

Fortunate Few · 06-01-2012, 08:03 PM

nice, job.

if the front bumper is anything like the rx8 there will be at least 2 holes.

Fish · 06-01-2012, 09:10 PM

I just rebadged my FR-S. Front, rear, and wheel caps. Looks good. There are alignment holes on both the front and back emblems. Just a heads up though, the paint on the front bumper is super thin. Be very careful when doing that one. I took a chunk off. Luckily the Toyota emblem covered it.

MiguelAE86 · 06-01-2012, 09:36 PM

You're the 1st Toyota FR-S Owner IN THE WORLD!

(that i've seen, anyway)

r4m3n · 06-01-2012, 10:18 PM

You kept the "FR-S" badge on there?

Fish · 06-02-2012, 12:50 AM

I didn't have time to remove it. Had to leave for Vegas. Lol

ZetaVI · 06-02-2012, 08:32 AM

Let the debadging begin.

ESBjiujitsu · 06-02-2012, 10:18 AM

yes yes and yes!!!! great job man! hood too?

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