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Old 04-07-09 | 06:30 PM
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how do u re stick them on the car? do u have to buy doubleside tape?
Old 04-08-09 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by iLexi
how do u re stick them on the car? do u have to buy doubleside tape?
You can find a roll of 3M double sided tape almost anywhere. Be sure to buy the dark gray kind, NOT the white one.
Old 04-08-09 | 05:27 PM
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Such a PITA to exacto knife the double sided tape on the emblem!!
Old 04-08-09 | 05:40 PM
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ohhh okieee nicee to know and should i just blow dry the emblems off?
Old 04-08-09 | 05:54 PM
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judging from the pics... looks like a really good turn out... but a week? wow
Old 04-12-09 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Evitzee
Ambivilant for me ..... the chrome are a bit softer where the black are more 'in your face'. Not sure one is better than the other.
I agree. Not a big deal, but I still cant tell which is the best
Old 04-13-09 | 05:25 AM
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That's why I smoked them so it's inbetween





Old 04-13-09 | 01:33 PM
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Thats sweet!
Old 04-13-09 | 04:20 PM
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I love black emblems, totally my taste
Old 04-14-09 | 07:51 PM
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very sexxy, ideas ideas haha.
Old 04-14-09 | 08:12 PM
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is it possible to get the tape the dealership uses to put the emblems back on ?
Old 04-14-09 | 08:49 PM
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I think it looks real clean. Good Job!
Old 09-03-10 | 12:43 PM
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whats the step by step process to paint them?
Old 09-03-10 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
whats the step by step process to paint them?
1. Remove
2. Sand well with emery cloth to scuff surface
3. Spray primer (1 coat > sand > another coat)
4. Spray with color of choice (2-3 coats)
5. Spray clear coat (if desired > good for sealing and longevity)
6. Re-apply badges
7. Stand back and consider painting another color.

Hope that helps
Old 09-03-10 | 04:22 PM
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helps alot! thanks


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