Debadged + lights [LOTTAPIX
Debadged + lights [LOTTAPIX
Hey all, I've been a member for a while but I haven't gotten around to posting pictures of my car. I had some time over the holidays so I replaced all my lights and debadged. Took some pictures but its hard to wash the car when all the hoses are frozen and its 25 degrees outside, so for now they will be pictures of a dirty car.
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Hey all, I've been a member for a while but I haven't gotten around to posting pictures of my car. I had some time over the holidays so I replaced all my lights and debadged. Took some pictures but its hard to wash the car when all the hoses are frozen and its 25 degrees outside, so for now they will be pictures of a dirty car.
turtle wax bug a tar remover works !!!
also, park in the sun to fade the colours...also, the area where the emblems were have no swirls... that can throw ur eyes off too... after a few weeks.. it'll look good
I tried some Goo Gone as Sam recommended. I just went back to re-read and noticed that he used goo gone AND then scraped. Not sure what to use though. I don't keep any expired cards around. Hmmm...
i used the one in the pic and it works good bc it's foamy... goo gone takes forever
this pic is MID Life's G
Any advice on dealers' stickers? I still have some work to do.
Last edited by Shane D; Feb 8, 2010 at 07:15 PM.
Thanks for the compliments!
Parked in garage sideways because its too cold outside for me, and I needed as much room as possible for full car shots.
I actually didn't change the fog light bulb, I changed the DRL/city light with a 6000K VLED 194 wedge base bulb (same for interior lights and license plate). Headlights are 6000K HID. Bulbs are a PITA to change compared to other cars. I tried going from above via the engine bay but I don't see how its really possible. You have to jack the car up, remove the wheel and take out the fender liner as outlined in the DIY. It's not really "difficult" its just a lot more time consuming than you would expect for a bulb replacement.
Badge was removed with hairdryer, dental floss, and spray bottle with regular car wash soap/water. I didn't have to use WD40 or Googone. Once the letters are removed, heat the glue and keep it wet, then you can just pick it off slowly with your fingernails or a credit card. The key is to work it off SLOWLY. It took me about 1.5 hours to get all the letters off and clean. I have no ghosting of the letters but my car is relatively new and I park in a garage so there is no UV damage or swirling in the paint. When you are done removing them, its a good idea to wash - clay - then polish if needed.
Parked in garage sideways because its too cold outside for me, and I needed as much room as possible for full car shots.
I actually didn't change the fog light bulb, I changed the DRL/city light with a 6000K VLED 194 wedge base bulb (same for interior lights and license plate). Headlights are 6000K HID. Bulbs are a PITA to change compared to other cars. I tried going from above via the engine bay but I don't see how its really possible. You have to jack the car up, remove the wheel and take out the fender liner as outlined in the DIY. It's not really "difficult" its just a lot more time consuming than you would expect for a bulb replacement.
Badge was removed with hairdryer, dental floss, and spray bottle with regular car wash soap/water. I didn't have to use WD40 or Googone. Once the letters are removed, heat the glue and keep it wet, then you can just pick it off slowly with your fingernails or a credit card. The key is to work it off SLOWLY. It took me about 1.5 hours to get all the letters off and clean. I have no ghosting of the letters but my car is relatively new and I park in a garage so there is no UV damage or swirling in the paint. When you are done removing them, its a good idea to wash - clay - then polish if needed.
