Removing Badges
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Removing Badges
I have seen some who have opted to change badges on their GL's. What about the idea of removing both badges, the 4Matic and the GL550 (and any dealer badge of course, which I hate when they put it on)? Leaving just the Star on the rear and creating a stealth look. Goofy? Comments?
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Patsy, some like the look. The best way to handle removal unless something is screwed down heaven forbid is with a hair dryer. Put it on the high heat setting and warm up the badge and the adhesive holding it down. Use a flat edge knife for removal.
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I like the idea, but...
Use a flat edge knife for removal.
On a warm day, or in your heated garage, use either dental floss (first choice because it is thinnest), thin monofilament fishing line, or thin nylon string.
Wrap some around each finger like you are flossing and saw back and forth underneath the letters, one at a time. They will pop right off. I took mine off with kite string, because it was handy in the garage.
You can use Goo Gone, WD40 or a similar solvent to remove any residual glue.
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But I'd be living a lie and just couldn't do it! Now I have people asking me what CDI means...I'd rather just take them off but want to see what it would look like...maybe I'll do a bit of photoshop'en...
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I agree... its too much. We took the "4Matic" off right away... she's still making up her mind about the "GL450" lettering. If it falls off I'll send you a photo.
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but for the most part...I think it looks too plain with no badging other then the start
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I have seen some who have opted to change badges on their GL's. What about the idea of removing both badges, the 4Matic and the GL550 (and any dealer badge of course, which I hate when they put it on)? Leaving just the Star on the rear and creating a stealth look. Goofy? Comments?
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BADGES?... We don't need no stinkin' badges!
Now, without googling, can you name both of the great western flicks where that line appeared?
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