Rear Lettering
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Rear Lettering
Two questions - first I want to remove the cheap plastic black letters on the rear of my pewter C5 that were there when I got her. Under the letters is a load of gooey stuff. Any suggestions on the easiest and safest way to get the letters and the gunk off?
Second - I haven't committed to what to to next. Once removed I may just leave it bare, but I've also considered new lettering. Any suggestions? Black is really the only color I've seen on pewter but I don't want to have black again. I considered chrome. I like the low contrast that quickly becomes high contrast in bright lights. Has anyone seen chrome lettering on a pewter c5? I'd love to see a pic to see what I'm getting myself in to. I have no other chrome or accessories on my rear end. Any and all input is appreciated!
You can see where my last "e" is lacking...
Second - I haven't committed to what to to next. Once removed I may just leave it bare, but I've also considered new lettering. Any suggestions? Black is really the only color I've seen on pewter but I don't want to have black again. I considered chrome. I like the low contrast that quickly becomes high contrast in bright lights. Has anyone seen chrome lettering on a pewter c5? I'd love to see a pic to see what I'm getting myself in to. I have no other chrome or accessories on my rear end. Any and all input is appreciated!
You can see where my last "e" is lacking...
Last edited by breyerr0se; Sep 8, 2009 at 09:04 PM.
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Goo Gone or even WD-40 should help you get the adhesive off.
IMO, a set of brakelight red rear letters go very well with pewter. Here's a pic of them on my last C5.
IMO, a set of brakelight red rear letters go very well with pewter. Here's a pic of them on my last C5.
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Mine had the same cheap stickers on it when I bought my car. I used a pair of tweezers and a blow dryer to get them off. Didn't leave much of the sticky stuff behind when done. Be careful with the blow dryer though and don't get the surface to hot. When the sticker starts to remove easily use the dryer on and off as needed to get the whole sticker off. If there is any residue left from the decal, I used WD-40 then waxed afterwards. Good luck with the removal.
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Please call blacksedan87 he is a supporting vender on this site and will do you more than right. Excellent customer service, second to none my friend. Tell him Korey sent you.
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Please call blacksedan87 he is a supporting vender on this site and will do you more than right. Excellent customer service, second to none my friend. Tell him Korey sent you.
His name is Randy SUPER guy to deal with in thisbiz!!
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I can help you breyerr0se, even if it just means giving you advice on how to get the sticky stuff off. Feel free to give me a call at the numbers Korey listed - I'd be happy to help you out!
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When I removed the body side moldings on my 01 Z I had trouble getting the tape off. There was also a spot that was glued or something...I tried WD-40, Goo be gone, spray adhesive remover, gum out, and brake kleen...nothing worked. I then tried a little Hope's Gun Cleaner on a rag and it took the glue and adhesive right off.
When I purchased my 2000 C5 those letters had been glued in using crazy glue. I wound up replacing the rear bumper cover. It was cheaper then repainting.
Good Luck, Bill
When I purchased my 2000 C5 those letters had been glued in using crazy glue. I wound up replacing the rear bumper cover. It was cheaper then repainting.
Good Luck, Bill
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dont mention it Randy,,,that old adage one satisfied customer tells hundreds...I have some local shops that may be interested as well.
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Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions everyone! The pictures are helpful too.
I'm going to start with Goo Gone and see what happens from there. I do have some WD40 and Gun Cleaner so those will be my backups. I can't imagine how these letters were affixed that there is so much goop behind them and yet they are falling off!
Still going back and forth between the chrome and the SS but I suppose that decision can wait until I remove the letters. I'll be sure and let you all know how it turns out! Thanks!
Adrienne
I'm going to start with Goo Gone and see what happens from there. I do have some WD40 and Gun Cleaner so those will be my backups. I can't imagine how these letters were affixed that there is so much goop behind them and yet they are falling off!
Still going back and forth between the chrome and the SS but I suppose that decision can wait until I remove the letters. I'll be sure and let you all know how it turns out! Thanks!
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Monofilament fishing line.......takes em off and quick clean up is all thats needed
try CCA website. I chose some black chrome letters for my pewter.
try CCA website. I chose some black chrome letters for my pewter.
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