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Originally Posted by Godzilla35
-Heatgun will be fine as long as you don't bake in the paint in one area for a long time, remember the paint / clearcoat is cured in heat. But, using a less harsh hairdrier and/or leaving the car in the sun will definitely help the process.
-If you're thinking about doing this... sooner the better as cars actually do get "tan" lines supposedly, although I've waited up to 1-2 years when de-badging with perfect results.
-I would not use paint thinner or any harsh chemicals, especially on a brand new car. You can use Goo GONE, but PLEASE make sure you don't confuse this with GOOF off... completely different results (you won't like what happens). If you are patient and use your finger to rub off the glue / peel patiently, it's not so bad. NO DIGGING WITH NAILS. If you're impatient, than use goo gone or a citrus cleaner (better in my opinion but takes longer than goo gone). WD40 works too to help loosen the glue, but I think it makes it hard to "grip" it.
-I use flat dental floss (you'll go through a few strands, because it will break) and a slow side-to-side sawing motion, with liberal heat applied. Again, sun is your friend getting the emblem off and getting the glue off... so take breaks and let it do the work for you.
-don't pull or pry like Darren did (no offense) cuz that can definitely scratch / chip the clear / paint.
1) Spray down cracks / edges with a LOT of WD40 / Goo Gone / Citrus cleaner
2) let soak (in sun preferably)
3) cut pieces of floss (or fishing line if you fish for fish and have fishing line already for fish)
4) heat the emblem in circular motions (don't stay in one spot too long --- more important if you have a heatgun -- hair dryer has smaller margin of error)
5) careful, don't burn your hand off, and "saw" through the glue / double-sided tape trying to stay as close to the paint to help you get rid of residuals. Go slow to help reduce breakage of line/floss and to prevent marring.
6) CLEAN, (repeating soak / heat / wipe with microfiber), and detail / polish / wax / whatever to your heart's content.
Optional, put Turbo logo to signify upgraded model that no one else has, or dares to race....
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.
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Followed these directions and it worked like a charm. Only difficulty was the damn front badge, because of the push nuts in the back. I didn't feel like taking the bumper off, so I just pulled until the pins broke.
Also when he means let the goo gone soak, really let it soak for at least a good 5-10 minutes in the sun and use a lot of it.
I've done it to two cars now and first time I didn't really let it soak much was a bitch. Second time was a lot easier after letting soak for 10 minutes.