Question on removing adhesive Emblem

sandthepilot · 07-08-03, 12:25 AM

Hey guys u know how on the 1994 Legend sedan it says ACURA on the upper left side of the trunk...if i remove this...would there be holes or is it just adhesive tape?

Mastervtec · 07-08-03, 12:33 AM

There will just be adhesive. I took mine off last Friday cause the gold was ugly on it. I planned on getting new chrome emblems, but the trunk looks better without them IMO. However, I did leave the Acura logo just above the trunk key hole. The adhesive is not too fun to get off. I took mine off with a lot of lacquer thinner and a lot of rubbing. Contrary to popular belief, lacquer thinner will not hurt your finish if it still has a good clearcoat. If your trunk is a repaint I wouldn't use lacquer thinner. Just hand buff it when you are finished and it will shine like a dimond.

FF Drifter · 07-08-03, 12:37 AM

I recommend Goo Gone. Just make sure to mask the area cuz that oily residue is tough to take off.

Mastervtec · 07-08-03, 12:45 AM

If you do use lacquer thinner be sure not to get on your taillight, it will burn it to an ugly color. Maybe goo goo or whatever will be better, dunno never used it.

sandthepilot · 07-08-03, 02:54 AM

Thanks you guys...My bro took off his ford focus zx3 emblem off his trunk today and he said he used Rubbing Alcohol to get rid of the residue and now it looks great..so ill give it a go tomarrow...thanks again...later

Mastervtec · 07-08-03, 04:00 AM

Hmm, never thought of rubbing alcohol. Hope it doesn't have any latter effects. I detailed for 3 years and I saw a few products that had no adverse effects until later. Just give it a good waxing in the area after.

sandthepilot · 07-08-03, 04:03 AM

Oh i see..thanks for the heads up

07-08-03, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
sandthepilot SANDMAN Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 93 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend(DesertMist) L Sedan iTrader: (0)	Question on removing adhesive Emblem Hey guys u know how on the 1994 Legend sedan it says ACURA on the upper left side of the trunk...if i remove this...would there be holes or is it just adhesive tape?

07-08-03, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,571 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	There will just be adhesive. I took mine off last Friday cause the gold was ugly on it. I planned on getting new chrome emblems, but the trunk looks better without them IMO. However, I did leave the Acura logo just above the trunk key hole. The adhesive is not too fun to get off. I took mine off with a lot of lacquer thinner and a lot of rubbing. Contrary to popular belief, lacquer thinner will not hurt your finish if it still has a good clearcoat. If your trunk is a repaint I wouldn't use lacquer thinner. Just hand buff it when you are finished and it will shine like a dimond. __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

07-08-03, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
FF Drifter It's stock, really. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,241 Car 1: KA7 Legend sedan, 5 speed manual iTrader: (1)	I recommend Goo Gone. Just make sure to mask the area cuz that oily residue is tough to take off. __________________ -8000K HID low-beams/PIAA Spark 8000 high-beams/PIAA Plasma GT-X corners -Type II brakes/some weight reduction/new tires every 4-6 months -NA1 NSX wheels: Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/50V-16R in front, Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/60V-15R in rear -Custom built six-puck kevlar clutch/Lightened (aluminum) pulleys -[Mugen/Showa] suspension with remote-adjustable dampers -C35A1/C32A1 hybrid swap; smog legal (by GreenLight Auto)

07-08-03, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,571 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	If you do use lacquer thinner be sure not to get on your taillight, it will burn it to an ugly color. Maybe goo goo or whatever will be better, dunno never used it. __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

07-08-03, 02:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
sandthepilot SANDMAN Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 93 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend(DesertMist) L Sedan iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys Thanks you guys...My bro took off his ford focus zx3 emblem off his trunk today and he said he used Rubbing Alcohol to get rid of the residue and now it looks great..so ill give it a go tomarrow...thanks again...later

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07-08-03, 04:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,571 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	Hmm, never thought of rubbing alcohol. Hope it doesn't have any latter effects. I detailed for 3 years and I saw a few products that had no adverse effects until later. Just give it a good waxing in the area after. __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

07-08-03, 04:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
sandthepilot SANDMAN Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 93 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend(DesertMist) L Sedan iTrader: (0)	Oh i see Oh i see..thanks for the heads up

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