Painted emblems..did not stop there (pics)
02-21-07, 11:37 AM
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Did you use the same process to remove the emblems for painting? What about reattaching them?
It was really easy once you get them heated and slowly peeled them off using my hands. I did not remove any of the old glue and just put some epoxy on the old glue to reapply the emblem. I gave it some pretty good pulls the day after and they would not budge.
Originally Posted by ef9
Looks great! So did you remove the wood trim from the car to do this? How did that go?
A couple of coats and pulled it outside with everything rolled down to air out...presto. No spray dust or spillovers, but you have to be patient when taping everything off not to leave any open areas.
02-21-07, 11:57 AM
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oh and ryanSC300lover- read this thread if your wondering if "I have a Pearl white 98, with silver rear emblems, wondering if the gunmetal/black would look good, or I should just leave it alone." should help you out
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...+black+emblems
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...+black+emblems
Red on Red from the factory, 400 CI Small Block, blah, blah blah.
02-21-07, 05:47 PM
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dang, that painting of only the wood trim makes it look a lot different for such a small thing to do.
anyone have a clue of who could make some carbon fiber pieces to go there for my baby
anyone have a clue of who could make some carbon fiber pieces to go there for my baby
02-21-07, 05:49 PM
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02-21-07, 05:53 PM
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VERY CAREFULLY;-) I rubbed them down with an adhesive remover first. Then took a razor blade just to get the end peeled up and used my fingers from there. After removal, had to use the adhesive remover again to get the glue off. Then immediately washed the area and waxed. As for paint, I used Plasti-Kote which is designed to stick better on fiberglass and plastic.
Did you remove your side pin strips? I also had mine removed..
You said you pealed them off. They should have been painted on if factory. I had my buffed off using a polishing compound.
02-21-07, 05:57 PM
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Looks awesome my man! The smallest things make such a big difference. I might need to do something with my interior as well mmmmm...
Edit: I didnt see the pics of the 69... WOW!!! Simply amazing!
Edit: I didnt see the pics of the 69... WOW!!! Simply amazing!
02-21-07, 07:56 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments. This took me one day and I am still smiling every time I get into the car. Something so simple made a world of difference.
02-21-07, 11:35 PM
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wow, that looks amazing...do you have any closeups of the painted interior? =) i did hate the gold emblems at first...then i got gold wheels they compliment each other nicely though hehe =)
02-22-07, 08:36 AM
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