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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Removing and Attaching new trunk decals

wonderin if anyone could let me kno how to remove the mitsubishi lancer evolution decals on my trunk and put some nice ones on wherever i want. i wanted to this myself so the more help the better.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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1. heat gun/hair dryer/hot day (leave the trunk open so it gets direct sunlight).

2. Dentotape (dental floss seems to rip for me)/thin fishing line.

3. "Saw" it off gently. Don't peel it off even if there's a tiny bit left. That should scratch your trunk.

4. GooGone/tape remover. Bug/Tar remover didn't work too well for me.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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i used an old credit card on my tuscani badges and it worked extremely well for me. Then just used my finger to rub off the old glue that held it on. Then windex the area and cleaned the dirt off really well and couldn't tell anything was there.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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A heat gun and a little twist, worked nicely for me... Then Zymol to remove the rest!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GavinIX
i used an old credit card on my tuscani badges and it worked extremely well for me. Then just used my finger to rub off the old glue that held it on. Then windex the area and cleaned the dirt off really well and couldn't tell anything was there.
too much rough contact with the paint for my liking.

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A heat gun and a little twist, worked nicely for me... Then Zymol to remove the rest!
That could work too, as long as you're really careful not to angle it as you twist >.<
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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dental floss, sawing it off, goo gone.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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goo gone is bad sometimes...
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Goo Gone worked like a charm for the few cars I've debadged.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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I removed mine the other night with only wax coated dental floss. I then cleaned up with Goo Gone. No heating, no prying, no sawing, just keep pressure against badge as you drag across. If it is tough dash a bit of Goo Gone on the backside and let it soak for a few minutes.

Easy peasy!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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I like to use 3M wax and adhesive remover and a blow dryer dental floss if needed I didnt need it.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Just to confirm with everyone that there are no holes behind any of the trunk emblems?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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wow
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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No holes
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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no holes just glue...I just pulled mine off by hand then used a damn paper towel to grab the rest of the glue. Can't tell they were ever there in the first place.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wtam1100
No holes
Originally Posted by kelvar13
no holes just glue...I just pulled mine off by hand then used a damn paper towel to grab the rest of the glue. Can't tell they were ever there in the first place.
Nice~ I might remove everything except the evolution emblem! On my old car it was expensive to fill and shave!

Thanks for the quick answers, this semi makes up for the fact that you can't transfer mp3s to the HDD
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