DIY 370z Emblem Removal

jbrueshaber · 07-07-2012, 05:02 PM

Nice write up man! Saw that you live in Athens. That's cool. I live in Jefferson, and my wife works at Athens Regional.

axmea? · 07-09-2012, 02:07 AM

Here is another suggestion. To remove the tape residue, you can soften and loosen the adhesive by using water, plastic and the heat under the sun.

First, cut a 4 x 9 inch piece of plastic garbage bag. Use the thicker plastic if possible.
Second, spray the tape residue and surrounding area with water.
Third, place the plastic piece over the tape residue and seal the perimeter by running your fingers around it.
Fourth, park your care under the sun and let it bake under the sun for about 30 minutes.

The trapped heat generated under the plastic will loosen the adhesive and make it easy to peel without using any harmful chemicals or a screw driver wrapped in a sock. The same technique is used to remove tint from your windows.

YamahaR6 · 07-10-2012, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Here is another suggestion. To remove the tape residue, you can soften and loosen the adhesive by using water, plastic and the heat under the sun.

First, cut a 4 x 9 inch piece of plastic garbage bag. Use the thicker plastic if possible.
Second, spray the tape residue and surrounding area with water.
Third, place the plastic piece over the tape residue and seal the perimeter by running your fingers around it.
Fourth, park your care under the sun and let it bake under the sun for about 30 minutes.

The trapped heat generated under the plastic will loosen the adhesive and make it easy to peel without using any harmful chemicals or a screw driver wrapped in a sock. The same technique is used to remove tint from your windows.

Hands Down! BEST method, period!

muzik212 · 07-10-2012, 08:18 AM

I just used this method to remove my 370z badge this past weekend. With the 101 temp it worked like a charm!

Z34Driver · 07-10-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrueshaber

Nice write up man! Saw that you live in Athens. That's cool. I live in Jefferson, and my wife works at Athens Regional.

Thanks, I do live in Athens. I have been at Athens regional frequently lately, following my accident. I saw someone up here about a week ago, in a Brilliant Silver 370, with black wheels. Once in front of Athens regional, and once again on Commerce Rd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Here is another suggestion. To remove the tape residue, you can soften and loosen the adhesive by using water, plastic and the heat under the sun.

First, cut a 4 x 9 inch piece of plastic garbage bag. Use the thicker plastic if possible.
Second, spray the tape residue and surrounding area with water.
Third, place the plastic piece over the tape residue and seal the perimeter by running your fingers around it.
Fourth, park your care under the sun and let it bake under the sun for about 30 minutes.

The trapped heat generated under the plastic will loosen the adhesive and make it easy to peel without using any harmful chemicals or a screw driver wrapped in a sock. The same technique is used to remove tint from your windows.

Yeah the screwdriver wasn't the best method, I guess I'll get to retry this now since my Z is totaled

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Gilianz · 07-20-2012, 02:42 PM

I'm new to the Z community got my 11' Monterey Blue last monday and am wondering what you would have to do to recolor the emblems flat black and put them back on. Thanks in advanced

Z34Driver · 07-20-2012, 02:54 PM

Nice, congrats on the Z. I have not personally done it, but have seen a few members on the forum that have used Plasti-dip to do this without taking the emblems off of the car.

atmjobs10 · 03-14-2016, 08:04 PM

Hi,
did you guys use goo gone also to remove the front nissan logo front bumper? I have a black Z one i want to put in place.

Thanks

Snakeboy · 07-30-2016, 06:26 PM

I added a black Z emblem yesterday. I left the vehicle in the sun for about an hour (100+ degrees). Attempted to use fishing line but that cut into my hands so I tried an inner strand of paracord and it work great. Took about 10 minutes to complete most of which was getting the old adhesive off (used Goo-Gone).

07-09-2012, 02:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Here is another suggestion. To remove the tape residue, you can soften and loosen the adhesive by using water, plastic and the heat under the sun. First, cut a 4 x 9 inch piece of plastic garbage bag. Use the thicker plastic if possible. Second, spray the tape residue and surrounding area with water. Third, place the plastic piece over the tape residue and seal the perimeter by running your fingers around it. Fourth, park your care under the sun and let it bake under the sun for about 30 minutes. The trapped heat generated under the plastic will loosen the adhesive and make it easy to peel without using any harmful chemicals or a screw driver wrapped in a sock. The same technique is used to remove tint from your windows. callmebatman likes this.

07-10-2012, 08:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I just used this method to remove my 370z badge this past weekend. With the 101 temp it worked like a charm! __________________ 2009 370z Sport/Touring- GTM stage 1.5 SC/ Fast Intentions HFCs/ DC sport headers/ Motordyne M370/ Invidia CBE/ Carbon Fiber Element interior & engine bay accents/ Oil Cooler/ Eibach Springs & Swaybars/ UpRev/ Work Gnosis GS4's/ Z1Rotors/ ONEighty Custom Headlights

03-14-2016, 08:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
atmjobs10 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Burlington On/Florida Posts: 1 Drives: 2013 370z Rep Power: 9	removing front emblem? Hi, did you guys use goo gone also to remove the front nissan logo front bumper? I have a black Z one i want to put in place. Thanks

07-30-2016, 06:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
Snakeboy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 3 Drives: 2016 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 9	I added a black Z emblem yesterday. I left the vehicle in the sun for about an hour (100+ degrees). Attempted to use fishing line but that cut into my hands so I tried an inner strand of paracord and it work great. Took about 10 minutes to complete most of which was getting the old adhesive off (used Goo-Gone). Last edited by Snakeboy; 07-30-2016 at 07:14 PM. Reason: pic did not load

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07-07-2012, 05:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
jbrueshaber Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 25 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Nice write up man! Saw that you live in Athens. That's cool. I live in Jefferson, and my wife works at Athens Regional.

07-20-2012, 02:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
Gilianz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salina Posts: 379 Drives: 11 370z MB Rep Power: 13	I'm new to the Z community got my 11' Monterey Blue last monday and am wondering what you would have to do to recolor the emblems flat black and put them back on. Thanks in advanced

07-20-2012, 02:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 40 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	Nice, congrats on the Z. I have not personally done it, but have seen a few members on the forum that have used Plasti-dip to do this without taking the emblems off of the car.