trunk badge removal question - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

1320rBUST · 04-18-2014, 01:57 AM

Hi all, I've been on here for a while, and got a bunch of good info, so thanks for all the info so far! I'm in the process of repainting the car, and its in the prep stage, has anyone removed their "Mach 1" badge of the trunk? whats the best way to do it, and does it go back on easy? thanks for the help!

brtnstrns · 04-18-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320rBUST

Hi all, I've been on here for a while, and got a bunch of good info, so thanks for all the info so far! I'm in the process of repainting the car, and its in the prep stage, has anyone removed their "Mach 1" badge of the trunk? whats the best way to do it, and does it go back on easy? thanks for the help!

Hair dryer and some floss. Heat it up a bit to get the adhesive a little loose and use the floss (or fishing line I believe) and to go behind it and pull it off. You will more than likely need to buy a new one. Best of luck finding one!

03sh8ker · 04-18-2014, 09:37 AM

I used a heat gun, wd40 and fishing line. The wd40 will remove the adhesive residue.

not a gt · 04-18-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brtnstrns

Hair dryer and some floss. Heat it up a bit to get the adhesive a little loose and use the floss (or fishing line I believe) and to go behind it and pull it off. You will more than likely need to buy a new one. Best of luck finding one!

Believe it or not I have a set in GREAT condition!! I removed and never put back on, they are perfect, I got lucky, came off easy!!!

1320rBUST · 04-23-2014, 11:49 PM

oh ok, why would I have to get another emblem? cant I just re-apply my old 1?

88BlkStngGT · 04-24-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320rBUST

oh ok, why would I have to get another emblem? cant I just re-apply my old 1?

You can, but the results won't be to your liking. Two options: Totally clean all the residue from the emblem and re-apply 3M double stick tape. Using a razor knife you will have to trim excess tape from the outline of the emblem. Unless you can find someone to give you the tape, a roll will cost as much as the emblem new.
Option 2 would be to use 3M plastic and emblem adhesive (glue). Very messy and probably will show around sides of the emblem.
Conclusion, IMO, new paint=new emblem.

04-18-2014, 01:57 AM	#1
1320rBUST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Panama City Posts: 37	trunk badge removal question Hi all, I've been on here for a while, and got a bunch of good info, so thanks for all the info so far! I'm in the process of repainting the car, and its in the prep stage, has anyone removed their "Mach 1" badge of the trunk? whats the best way to do it, and does it go back on easy? thanks for the help!

04-18-2014, 09:37 AM	#3
03sh8ker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crockett, Ca Posts: 289	Re: trunk badge removal question I used a heat gun, wd40 and fishing line. The wd40 will remove the adhesive residue. __________________ Black 2003 Mach 1-5spd, IUP, K&N FIPK, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, MRT catted H, Steeda Tri-ax, Brembo slotted rotors, Black AFS 17x9 & 17x10.5 Mach wheels

04-23-2014, 11:49 PM	#5
1320rBUST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Panama City Posts: 37	Re: trunk badge removal question oh ok, why would I have to get another emblem? cant I just re-apply my old 1?

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