DIY 370z Emblem Removal

Z34Driver · 06-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Hi Guys, I've been surfing the forum for a little bit now, and realized there was no DIY for this, at least that I could find, so I figured I would post one since I just finished doing this earlier today. Not really a big deal, but I figured it may help someone that's scared to try it.

Here are the tools I used - a flathead I had to pad with the sock to get some of the stubborn stickiness off.

I started of by trying to let some Goo Gone soak down behind the emblem...I didn't apply a whole lot here, so I'm not sure exactly how effective this was...

Then I got some floss...

and started Flossin' on 'em...

this is just the glue/tape/sticky stuff that was leftover...

Removing the glue/tape/sticky stuff with sock and Goo Gone

Edit: I did have to use a flathead screwdriver, buffered by a sock with Goo Gone on it to gently scrape some of the more stubborn glue off here. At this point, my girlfriend who took the flossing pic, was laid out tanning, so I couldn't get a pic of this, sorry.

almost there...

Finished product

but up close, I have the "Reverse PW Ghost 370z" emblem...I kinda like it, but am hoping it will go away after having some time to bake in the sun

now to find somewhere for this...

and since I gave her a bath while doing this, one more...

I hope someone finds this useful in their quest to make their Z their own.

Z34Driver · 06-16-2012, 08:04 PM

Just added this because I thought it was a cool shot that my gf took while she was tanning...

TreeSemdyZee · 06-16-2012, 09:22 PM

Getting ready to swap mine out for black chrome in the next couple of days.

Oh, I didn't see any pics of tanning girlfriend. 'sup with that?

Z34Driver · 06-17-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Getting ready to swap mine out for black chrome in the next couple of days.

Oh, I didn't see any pics of tanning girlfriend. 'sup with that?

Haha, she was almost in one of the pics, walking the dog, but she got out of frame right as I took the pic, sorry guys. Maybe next time

NXTAZEE · 06-17-2012, 08:59 AM

Looks great. I always remove badging on my vehicles. Most of my customers want them removed as well. You need to polish the area now. If the badging has been on the car for several years, wet sanding is usually needed. This should only be dome by a professional.

Z34Driver · 06-17-2012, 09:16 AM

Thanks NXTAZEE, I always do the same thing, just looks much cleaner IMO. I would like to have the burgers shaved too, but I'll probably put cash towards many other mods before this one.

It's been on there since the first owner bought it from the dealer I suppose. I just picked the car up in early April of this year. I was going to try applying some Nu-Finish to the area today to see if it helped any. If not, I worked at a few car washes along the "come-up" haha, and still have friends in the detailing game that I can get in touch with to help me out.

Baer383 · 06-17-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z34Driver

Thanks NXTAZEE, I always do the same thing, just looks much cleaner IMO. I would like to have the burgers shaved too, but I'll probably put cash towards many other mods before this one.

It's been on there since the first owner bought it from the dealer I suppose. I just picked the car up in early April of this year. I was going to try applying some Nu-Finish to the area today to see if it helped any. If not, I worked at a few car washes along the "come-up" haha, and still have friends in the detailing game that I can get in touch with to help me out.

If you wet sand it with 3000 grit paper and buff it ,it will come right out.

Z34Driver · 06-18-2012, 08:18 AM

Thanks for the tip! I'll see if I can find a local place this week.

It's crazy, I drove from Athens down 316E to 285W to Vinings, Ga, then to Powder Springs, Ga yesterday, then back up I-20 to 285E to 85N all the way to Jefferson, Ga, and down 129 back into Athens. Never saw another 370 on the road anywhere

I did see an STi...next to me for a few seconds, before he was behind me...

Ubetit · 06-18-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

If you wet sand it with 3000 grit paper and buff it ,it will come right out.

Depends on how long they've been on. If the paint has been faded, sanding won't work.

Baer383 · 06-18-2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubetit

Depends on how long they've been on. If the paint has been faded, sanding won't work.

I work in a body shop with the right stuff it works.

YamahaR6 · 06-18-2012, 09:46 AM

Instead of using a screw driver and sock which could lead to damage to the paint; I would recommend baking the remaining residue under the sun and just rub it fingers.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

Baer383 · 06-18-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Instead of using a screw driver and sock which could lead to damage to the paint; I would recommend baking the remaining residue under the sun and just rub it fingers.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

3m makes adhesive remover that you spray it on and the double sided tape turns to goo it comes right off.

Z34Driver · 06-18-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

3m makes adhesive remover that you spray it on and the double sided tape turns to goo it comes right off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Instead of using a screw driver and sock which could lead to damage to the paint; I would recommend baking the remaining residue under the sun and just rub it fingers.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

Both are better methods of removing the glue/double sided tape. I was very, very, very careful when doing this and luckily I caused no damage.

kk370 · 06-26-2012, 09:18 PM

where to reattach this emblem suitable

muzik212 · 06-29-2012, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the DIY. I pulled by front burger today and used a 350 version with some carbon fiber. I still don't love it but its better then the stock version.

06-16-2012, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 40 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	DIY 370z Emblem Removal Hi Guys, I've been surfing the forum for a little bit now, and realized there was no DIY for this, at least that I could find, so I figured I would post one since I just finished doing this earlier today. Not really a big deal, but I figured it may help someone that's scared to try it. Here are the tools I used - a flathead I had to pad with the sock to get some of the stubborn stickiness off. I started of by trying to let some Goo Gone soak down behind the emblem...I didn't apply a whole lot here, so I'm not sure exactly how effective this was... Then I got some floss... and started Flossin' on 'em... this is just the glue/tape/sticky stuff that was leftover... Removing the glue/tape/sticky stuff with sock and Goo Gone Edit: I did have to use a flathead screwdriver, buffered by a sock with Goo Gone on it to gently scrape some of the more stubborn glue off here. At this point, my girlfriend who took the flossing pic, was laid out tanning, so I couldn't get a pic of this, sorry. almost there... Finished product but up close, I have the "Reverse PW Ghost 370z" emblem...I kinda like it, but am hoping it will go away after having some time to bake in the sun now to find somewhere for this... and since I gave her a bath while doing this, one more... I hope someone finds this useful in their quest to make their Z their own. Last edited by Z34Driver; 06-16-2012 at 07:42 PM.

06-17-2012, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Looks great. I always remove badging on my vehicles. Most of my customers want them removed as well. You need to polish the area now. If the badging has been on the car for several years, wet sanding is usually needed. This should only be dome by a professional. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

06-18-2012, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 40 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the tip! I'll see if I can find a local place this week. It's crazy, I drove from Athens down 316E to 285W to Vinings, Ga, then to Powder Springs, Ga yesterday, then back up I-20 to 285E to 85N all the way to Jefferson, Ga, and down 129 back into Athens. Never saw another 370 on the road anywhere I did see an STi...next to me for a few seconds, before he was behind me... Last edited by Z34Driver; 06-18-2012 at 08:21 AM. Reason: added info

06-29-2012, 06:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the DIY. I pulled by front burger today and used a 350 version with some carbon fiber. I still don't love it but its better then the stock version. __________________ 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

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06-16-2012, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 40 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	Just added this because I thought it was a cool shot that my gf took while she was tanning...

06-16-2012, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Getting ready to swap mine out for black chrome in the next couple of days. Oh, I didn't see any pics of tanning girlfriend. 'sup with that?

06-17-2012, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 40 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks NXTAZEE, I always do the same thing, just looks much cleaner IMO. I would like to have the burgers shaved too, but I'll probably put cash towards many other mods before this one. It's been on there since the first owner bought it from the dealer I suppose. I just picked the car up in early April of this year. I was going to try applying some Nu-Finish to the area today to see if it helped any. If not, I worked at a few car washes along the "come-up" haha, and still have friends in the detailing game that I can get in touch with to help me out.

06-18-2012, 09:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Instead of using a screw driver and sock which could lead to damage to the paint; I would recommend baking the remaining residue under the sun and just rub it fingers. DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

06-26-2012, 09:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
kk370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: taiwan Posts: 33 Drives: 09-370z-white-a7 Rep Power: 13	where to reattach this emblem suitable