Debadging trunk

Apr 15, 2014 | 11:52 AM

ickdeep

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'13 M5 | 08 C300 (Sold)

Debadging trunk

Hey guys,
I wanted to de-badge the back side of my car for a unique look. I think I'll keep the Mercedes logo but remove the C300 emblem.
Is there any hints or tips that can help while removing them? holes? what items do I need for it?

Thank you

Apr 15, 2014 | 11:56 AM

luc1f3r

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C300

No holes in anything on the sides, c300/4matic/AMG. Star has 3 holes at the very center, very close together.

I did my 2012 about 6 weeks ago and just pulled each letter off. Goo-gone would help if you have trouble, fishing line if you’ve never done it before, plastic / credit card if you’ve done it before and pay attention.

Apr 15, 2014 | 11:58 AM

Quicksilv3r

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2008 BMW M3 Sedan 6MT - Silverstone II/Fox Red Extended

Dental floss or fishing line is perhaps the safest method.

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:06 PM

w204_Generic

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2011 C300 4Matic Sport

I used the hair dryer/dental floss method. Make sure you heat up each emblem real good with the hair dryer before attempting to dislodge it with the dental floss. Fishing line is more reliable and won't break as easily, however you should be careful not to damage the paint.(Most likely you won't)

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:23 PM

TheRulesLawyer

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Hair dryer/ heat gun to warm up the badge. Fishing line or maybe even dental floss to cut it off. Remove the goo.

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:35 PM

ickdeep

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Thanks guys, I'll probably try it tonight if I have time.

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:40 PM

Andriy242

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Its the easiest and one of the best mods to do.

Heat gun and any type of string really. Post pics when you are done.

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Apr 15, 2014 | 01:16 PM

Dizm

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I just popped mine off. Then used goo gone.

Apr 15, 2014 | 01:51 PM

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Cillys

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2011 C300 Sport 4MATIC

You can also remove the chrome trim at the bottom of the doors. Gives it a cleaner look.

Apr 15, 2014 | 04:47 PM

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Carlos.33193

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Apply a little bit of wax over the area after you remove all the glue.

Apr 15, 2014 | 10:29 PM

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givenshome

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I did mine just using dental floss. Took me maybe all of 15 minutes

Apr 16, 2014 | 12:11 AM

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ickdeep

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cillys

You can also remove the chrome trim at the bottom of the doors. Gives it a cleaner look.

Does the chrome trim on the side have any holes after you remove it? Do you have any pictures of it removed? I really don't like that trim and I want to get rid of it

Apr 16, 2014 | 02:56 AM

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c350nubie

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'08 C350 Sport

I believe there is no hole after you remove the chrome door molding. Same with the badge they are held on with adhesive. You can remove using the same method. Share us some pics once you done

The door moldings are the only chrome pieces left unwrapped on my car. Somehow I am fighting against the urge to get rid of it. I like those pieces there but I just dont like that they are chrome. I plan to wrap them all with 3M 1080 M227 matte blue metallic vinyl. Hopefully it comes out nice on steel grey metallic

Apr 16, 2014 | 08:09 AM

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luc1f3r

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C300

before / after of door trim removal.

and another after where its easier to see

and a couple of shots of the debadged rear and star replaced.

Apr 16, 2014 | 09:05 AM

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chrisridebike8

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Make sure you heat the badge and then use fishing line. I used kite string because it cuts better and doesn't break. Then I use a 3M adhesive remover wheel (available at auto parts stores) to take off all the stickies. It's much safer than goo gone. It looks like this.

http://www.zorotools.com/g/00052324/...FRQaOgodaz8AHw