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Old 08-16-03, 10:16 PM
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2. It's a gamble to hope there is no left-over adhesive residue once debadged.

Not only that, but don't forget the paint has faded over the years, so you will most likley be able to see where the badges were. Most people probably wont notice, but you'll know its there. Just my opinion, but that would bother me!
Old 08-18-03, 06:07 AM
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I de-badged my ES a few days ago. I'll put up a new thread later on explaining the process I took, including pictures
Old 08-02-06, 08:44 PM
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that one looks like a 96...arent there holes left in the deck lid once lexus and es300 are removed? thats the only thing that is keeping me from doing it.
Old 08-02-06, 11:15 PM
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Hmm, i thought there were holes in the 'Lexus'..
Instead of removing them completely, i think I'm going to get a set of the newer emblems that are separated.
Old 08-03-06, 06:58 AM
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Am I the only one with holes behind the Lexus emblem? What gives?
Old 08-03-06, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by XenonES3
Thanks for all your responses.

I'm leaving the badges....for now at least.

Two factors led me to that decision:

1. Toysrme's comment regarding it's interpretation as a Toyota with a Lexus emblem. Which, unfortunately is very true and something 92-96 owners often deal with.

hanks again everybody!!!
I live on long island....THeres alot of lexuses here....i have a 94 es 300....my car never gets mistakin for anything but a lexus...actually most people think its at least a 98 or above.....and these people see lexuses everyday! People always ask wat year it is, and then i aske them wat do they think? one guy said 2004...but he said he knew nothin bout lexus..obviosly...i guess it helps to have shiny paint and HIDS tho
Old 08-03-06, 01:11 PM
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just isnt my type of thing to do
Old 08-03-06, 02:49 PM
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Not that the brand and model are that exciting, but it looks pretty ho-hum with nothing back there.

I can see a lack of any badging/stickers on something like a Foose show car, but on daily drivers....I dunno.
Old 08-03-06, 11:26 PM
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Add some ice..lol

Old 08-04-06, 11:39 AM
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I SAY AWAY WITH THE MADDNESS!!! LOOSE'M!!!!

Go hard or go home!
Old 08-04-06, 12:30 PM
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nah jus get the chrome logos, i personally like the car with all the emblems still on, i jus dont like the way they look in gold.
Old 08-16-06, 04:20 AM
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Would have taken off the ES 300 on the taillight if I could.
Old 04-05-08, 10:27 PM
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it might make it look like a toyota with a lexus tag. plus there are holes behind the emblems. id keep them. if u wanna change it up, go with some chrome or black pearl tags.
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hey ES BOY.... throw some D's on that *****. but kudos, i like the kit
Old 04-07-08, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by paintrain
hey ES BOY.... throw some D's on that *****. but kudos, i like the kit
He already has:

There's a string of his pics in the Hot ES/Windom thread too.


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