Need advice on removing emblems
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Auburn CA
Need advice on removing emblems
Hey guys, I need some advice on removing the emblems, not for good, just for stripping and painting. The nose emblem was easy, just remove the nuts and pull it off. The side"Stingray" emblems, I can't tell what those studs do. Are they just guides and the emblems are held on with double stick tape? Can I cause damage if I do it wrong? Haven't looked at the rear emblem yet.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by Beedub73; May 7, 2016 at 03:08 PM.
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Hi B,
73?
The side scripts were held on with a black adhesive.
There were studs on the scripts. You need to feel for the studs by reaching into each side of the engine compartment to make sure someone hasn't put speed nuts on the studs at some time in the past.
The letters on the tail-light panel were held on with individual acorn nuts.
Regards,
Alan
73?
The side scripts were held on with a black adhesive.
There were studs on the scripts. You need to feel for the studs by reaching into each side of the engine compartment to make sure someone hasn't put speed nuts on the studs at some time in the past.
The letters on the tail-light panel were held on with individual acorn nuts.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; May 7, 2016 at 03:58 PM.
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For real sticky emblems, I will sometimes use some fishing line behind the emblem to "saw through" the sticky 2-sided tape after warming with a hair dryer. (I Usually do that on plastic emblems that could break), the metal emblems are a little more sturdy if you have to pry them. (But they sometimes can crack as well.
Last edited by 76C3forme; May 7, 2016 at 04:23 PM.
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Yep, I agree and have used those methods on cars with simple sticky emblems, but I was concerned with the studs. I've never seen those before and didn't know if they were barbed or something. You guys are great, thanks!
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