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Old 03-15-13, 09:06 PM
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So I was taking off my badges to plasti dip them and after I took off the side ones I thought it looked really nice, I just figured why not ask you guys for your opinions.


What do you guys think?
Old 03-15-13, 09:18 PM
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I think my OCD would kill me trying to get it back on in the exact right spot without having good measurement points

Debadging the car has always crossed my mind. I'd just leave the IS-F on the back so everyone knows it.
Old 03-15-13, 09:21 PM
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no fly it high and wear it proud
Old 03-15-13, 09:27 PM
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It's easy to put them back on in the exact same spots. There will be marks where the badges have been since day one.
Old 03-15-13, 09:28 PM
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Put that F back on! I like it ... but I do ask,why did you take them off to Plastidip? you can do it right on the car.
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There are also two little holes to put it on exactly where it was and I like the badges I just thought it looked really clean without them
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I didn't want to risk scratching the paint when removing the excess lol I know it sounds stupid.
Old 03-15-13, 09:30 PM
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debadge the rear and leave the side alone..
Old 03-15-13, 09:32 PM
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On my BMW I just blue painters taped a big square around the emblem and sprayed the whole inside area where the emblem was with multiple coats to get it thick enough. Let it dry then everything around the emblem will peel right away, all clean.
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looks good with the emblem on and your wheels need to be cleaned a little. ahahaa
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Old 03-16-13, 12:38 AM
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Badge on gets my vote!
Old 03-16-13, 04:03 AM
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Leave the badge on bro
Old 03-16-13, 06:15 AM
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Without the fender badges it will look like a regular, not F-Sport ISx50 with an ISF kit. Unless you're going for the sleeper look, put them back on!

Also I would be more worried trying to remove the badge than peeling off plastidip.. Next time just tape around it and peel off the excess. Waaaay easier.
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I vote throw the badges back on.
Old 03-16-13, 09:25 AM
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I would put it back on. I did debadged the "Lexus" and "IS" at the trunk tho. IMO it's much clear that way.
Also, please post pic of your plastic dip F badge, I am curious to see it


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