Emblems....removal tips
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Emblems....removal tips
It's been mentioned but not elobrated on in other threads, so I'll ask it here:
Does anyone know for a fact that the Emblems (front & back) each use an alignment pin(s).
Secondly, does anyone know whether the 'corvette' on the rear is actually embedded or is it flush mounted.
Trying to get ready for some potential badge shedding.
Thanks in advance.
MG
Does anyone know for a fact that the Emblems (front & back) each use an alignment pin(s).
Secondly, does anyone know whether the 'corvette' on the rear is actually embedded or is it flush mounted.
Trying to get ready for some potential badge shedding.
Thanks in advance.
MG
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It's been mentioned but not elobrated on in other threads, so I'll ask it here:
Does anyone know for a fact that the Emblems (front & back) each use an alignment pin(s).
Secondly, does anyone know whether the 'corvette' on the rear is actually embedded or is it flush mounted.
Trying to get ready for some potential badge shedding.
Thanks in advance.
MG
Does anyone know for a fact that the Emblems (front & back) each use an alignment pin(s).
Secondly, does anyone know whether the 'corvette' on the rear is actually embedded or is it flush mounted.
Trying to get ready for some potential badge shedding.
Thanks in advance.
MG
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I was thinking of removing the corvette word on the back and replacing it with a stringray word, but now that I know it is recessed that idea has gone out the window.
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They did -- on the dashboard. You can also opt to have it on the sill plates and the wheel caps. Thank goodness they did NOT put a script "Stingray" on the car.
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Actually, in that photo the flag emblem does indeed appear to be recessed...while "corvette" does not. I suspect that a lot of these cars are going to see immediate rear paint work, so there's the golden opportunity to remove the flags and have the depression filled...if someone was so inclined.
I've had mixed luck with dental floss...it tends to snap in half fairly quickly. My wife provided some heavy nylon sewing thread that held up much better...and since it was woven, it cut through the rubber foam much better too. YMMV...
I've had mixed luck with dental floss...it tends to snap in half fairly quickly. My wife provided some heavy nylon sewing thread that held up much better...and since it was woven, it cut through the rubber foam much better too. YMMV...
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I like the rear of the car, but feel it is a touch "busy," so I had a friend photoshop the rear fascia many different ways and the one option my friends and agree is the best (if you want to remove something and make it less busy), is the following picture.
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Actually, in that photo the flag emblem does indeed appear to be recessed...while "corvette" does not. I suspect that a lot of these cars are going to see immediate rear paint work, so there's the golden opportunity to remove the flags and have the depression filled...if someone was so inclined.
I've had mixed luck with dental floss...it tends to snap in half fairly quickly. My wife provided some heavy nylon sewing thread that held up much better...and since it was woven, it cut through the rubber foam much better too. YMMV...
I've had mixed luck with dental floss...it tends to snap in half fairly quickly. My wife provided some heavy nylon sewing thread that held up much better...and since it was woven, it cut through the rubber foam much better too. YMMV...
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Thanks for posting the tooling picture and it adds credence to what was said above, that the "V" emblem is recessed, and conversely that the Corvette script is not (and thus readily removable).
I like the rear of the car, but feel it is a touch "busy," so I had a friend photoshop the rear fascia many different ways and the one option my friends and agree is the best (if you want to remove something and make it less busy), is the following picture.
I like the rear of the car, but feel it is a touch "busy," so I had a friend photoshop the rear fascia many different ways and the one option my friends and agree is the best (if you want to remove something and make it less busy), is the following picture.
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I have rememoved a lot of emblems and have used this method every time. The longer you have the heat applied (say for 5 mins) The easier it will come off. Taking off the lettering will make the back look less busy.