GM Badge Removal

kudelt07 · 08-12-2008, 11:42 PM

I want to remove the GM badgess from my car. I've heard from some that there will be a hole underneith be from others that there won't. Did they change the part from 07 to 08? If they did change the part, does anyone know the vin break?

RMFNSKY · 08-12-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kudelt07

I want to remove the GM badgess from my car. I've heard from some that there will be a hole underneith be from others that there won't. Did they change the part from 07 to 08? If they did change the part, does anyone know the vin break?

Mine is a 07 no holes, I doubt they is a hole but just take some floss and gently go between the body and the badge. Should come right off. If there is a hole it would be the first time I've heard of one.

IMHO looks a lot better without them.

IKenn · 08-13-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kudelt07

I want to remove the GM badgess from my car. I've heard from some that there will be a hole underneith be from others that there won't. Did they change the part from 07 to 08? If they did change the part, does anyone know the vin break?

I work at GM and their just plastic stick on's . use a plastic trim stick pull firmly,and slowly. use rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining glue adhesive wont hurt paint at all.

bryguycbr · 08-13-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kudelt07

I want to remove the GM badgess from my car. I've heard from some that there will be a hole underneith be from others that there won't. Did they change the part from 07 to 08? If they did change the part, does anyone know the vin break?

I have an 08, the GM badges were the first to come off, no holes.

Bogie · 08-13-2008, 12:39 AM

Don't touch the GM chiclets!

An Engineer's Mussings on the Chick (Chic?) Magnet

eddf · 08-13-2008, 01:10 AM

Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!

Just took all off my 08 RL. No holes.

Rear end looks kinda naked with that empty raised square. I'm going to dissect the Saturn badge, replace the red background plate with a thin sheet of brushed titanium, and put it back on.

Should look a bit like the steering wheel badge when finished. That is, subtle. That bright red badge clashed with my Chili Red.

Ed

scorpio22 · 08-13-2008, 02:33 AM

LOL - removing the badges is great. Replacing them with something that makes EVERYONE go WTF is even better:

Still need to replace the grill with the Opel GT one; but now with the rest of the external badges removed - everyone looks and scratches their heads trying to figure out WTF I'm driving.

FaceGarden · 08-13-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio22

LOL - removing the badges is great. Replacing them with something that makes EVERYONE go WTF is even better...

I don't think many people recognize the Opel badges here in the states... I'm sure those alone would confuse pretty much everyone!
-Taylor

SSRL · 08-13-2008, 09:32 AM

I personally love this phrase " thats a Saturn? wow!"

**Stupidbikerboy** · 08-13-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpio22

LOL - removing the badges is great. Replacing them with something that makes EVERYONE go WTF is even better:

Still need to replace the grill with the Opel GT one; but now with the rest of the external badges removed - everyone looks and scratches their heads trying to figure out WTF I'm driving.

What is that you replaced them with?

Antonio · 08-13-2008, 02:17 PM

yep, just some floss, gentle tugging, and either rubbing alcohol or acetone will take care of the glue left on the paint......however.......IMMEDIATELY wax that area when you take them off. The acohol or acetone will remove the wax and polish with the glue, so just a reminder.

Also helps if you do it on a warm day in the sun, makes the glue a little easier to get off.

SKY888 · 08-13-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRL

I personally love this phrase " thats a Saturn? wow!"

heard that phrase numerous times already

people actually turn twice......to make sure their eyes were not fooling them

Bogie · 08-13-2008, 03:34 PM

The astute ones will look at the center of the wheels. It's not red, but it is Saturn.

jayman · 08-13-2008, 09:12 PM

Hammer and chisel...took about ten seconds...knocked the little ****ers right off

kudelt07 · 08-13-2008, 09:18 PM

Sounds like they will be coming off in the near future... though I think I'll stick with the floss and adhesive remover. Now I just need to get my leg back in working order...

scorpio22 · 08-13-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stupidbikerboy

What is that you replaced them with?

FYI - the logo is Japanese kanji for "Speed"
--- (I live in Hawai'i - HUGE Japanese population here)

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Originally Posted by Antonio

yep, just some floss, gentle tugging, and either rubbing alcohol or acetone will take care of the glue left on the paint......however.......IMMEDIATELY wax that area when you take them off. The acohol or acetone will remove the wax and polish with the glue, so just a reminder.

Also helps if you do it on a warm day in the sun, makes the glue a little easier to get off.

Fishing line + plastic scraper (ie. for plaster) and WD40 = removed.

If not a hot day - use a hairdryer to heat-up the badge first.

A little Clear Coat Scratch polish (removes the residue, etc.) over the area + rewaxing and you're all set.

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Originally Posted by Bogie

The astute ones will look at the center of the wheels. It's not red, but it is Saturn.

lol - yeppers - though I never am driving slowly enough for them to be noticed

. I do still need to replace the wheels (Foose), the sill plates and the steering wheel hub too - but next will be 'performance' parts (and the stereo).

**ceeker** · 08-13-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie

The astute ones will look at the center of the wheels. It's not red, but it is Saturn.

You can always go this route!

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kudelt07 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50 My Photos: (0)	GM Badge Removal I want to remove the GM badgess from my car. I've heard from some that there will be a hole underneith be from others that there won't. Did they change the part from 07 to 08? If they did change the part, does anyone know the vin break?

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scorpio22 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i Posts: 34 My Photos: (0)	LOL - removing the badges is great. Replacing them with something that makes EVERYONE go WTF is even better: Still need to replace the grill with the Opel GT one; but now with the rest of the external badges removed - everyone looks and scratches their heads trying to figure out WTF I'm driving. __________________ Aloha from Hawai'i *~AJ~* - 2007 Sky 2.4 - Silver Pearl w/ Red & Black Leather ---Stubby Antenna \| Shaved Badges Coming soon: Hahn Stage II or III Turbo system / Header / CAI / Cat-Back Exhaust Last edited by scorpio22 : 08-13-2008 at 02:34 AM. Reason: FYI - the logo is Japanese kanji for "Speed"

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Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 1,651 My Photos: (6)	yep, just some floss, gentle tugging, and either rubbing alcohol or acetone will take care of the glue left on the paint......however.......IMMEDIATELY wax that area when you take them off. The acohol or acetone will remove the wax and polish with the glue, so just a reminder. Also helps if you do it on a warm day in the sun, makes the glue a little easier to get off. __________________ HAD - '07 Redline -292 whp & 327 wtq - SOLD :( HAVE - '02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - STOCK....for now http://youtube.com/profile?user=talkaboutblue NASSOA Founding Member

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eddf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 105 My Photos: (0)	Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! Just took all off my 08 RL. No holes. Rear end looks kinda naked with that empty raised square. I'm going to dissect the Saturn badge, replace the red background plate with a thin sheet of brushed titanium, and put it back on. Should look a bit like the steering wheel badge when finished. That is, subtle. That bright red badge clashed with my Chili Red. Ed

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	The astute ones will look at the center of the wheels. It's not red, but it is Saturn. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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kudelt07 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50 My Photos: (0)	Sounds like they will be coming off in the near future... though I think I'll stick with the floss and adhesive remover. Now I just need to get my leg back in working order...

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