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Old 11-05-09 | 01:02 PM
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What is the best way to remove the emblems of the trunk of the car?
Old 11-05-09 | 01:14 PM
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why do want to debadge???? I feel like when I see a car with the emblems removed the owner removed them only to hide the fact that we are driving the version with the bigger motor. I am proud of my V6
Old 11-05-09 | 01:49 PM
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i think debadging makes a car look cleaner.

if you do remove them, i would suggest just getting strong fishing line. just so you know though, there are small holes behind the emblems so you would have to get it filled.
Old 11-05-09 | 02:18 PM
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damn, that sucks. I didn't know that there are holes behind those badges. I guess I'll keep them on then.
Old 11-05-09 | 02:20 PM
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Keep in mind that the little alignment holes exist behind all emblems. There are two per emblem. Additionally, the Lexus L logo doesn't lay flush with the trunk. There's a slightly raised bump where it sits. I wouldn't go through all the trouble you're looking at by doing this.
Old 11-05-09 | 03:06 PM
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i think its a clean look but i wouldnt take out the L logo. how do you fill in the holes? i've taken the emblems out on my gs but now i want to kno how to fill them in....
Old 11-05-09 | 05:29 PM
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I think it would look clean but I would keep the L logo.
Old 11-05-09 | 06:18 PM
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yeaaa keep the L logo!!
Old 11-05-09 | 06:32 PM
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the holes are very small. have a body shop just fill them in. you'll have to repaint the trunk though
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Removing emblems-untitled-28.jpg try this
Old 11-05-09 | 07:57 PM
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I love when photos and other aids are used to alienate new members. Feel the community.
Old 11-05-09 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by yogregb
Originally Posted by JasonGS
I love when photos and other aids are used to alienate new members. Feel the community.
I agree. A bit harsh for no reason. What worse is the added photo
Old 11-06-09 | 06:52 AM
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Can a new GS be ordered without the emblems showing the model, leaving only the L in the centre? In Germany it is very popular to do so. For example BMW gives it as an option (not to have the model emblems).
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not sure, i doubt it since im sure the trunks are all puched and pressed with the holes in them. i think either way you would have to have them filled.
Old 11-07-09 | 03:11 PM
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Hey, looks like you may be someway local to me. I have someone that can help you out if interested. Here is a thread I started as I recently did this myself. I only kept the L logo. The rest are gone

PM me if you have any questions I will help you out
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