The Z Emblem

TreeSemdyZee · 04-18-2011, 05:45 PM

There are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but I'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so I was screwed to start with). Use some nylon fishing string and saw back and forth to get the tape to release. Don't be in a hurry, it'll come of sooner or later.

Once you get the old emblems off, I'd clean it up with some Goo Gone. The new emblems come with 3M tape already attached, so it's just a matter of peeling off the backer and sticking them on.

JayYoon · 04-19-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

There are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but I'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so I was screwed to start with). Use some nylon fishing string and saw back and forth to get the tape to release. Don't be in a hurry, it'll come of sooner or later.

Once you get the old emblems off, I'd clean it up with some Goo Gone. The new emblems come with 3M tape already attached, so it's just a matter of peeling off the backer and sticking them on.

I see but wouldnt this fall off easily? If it was only supported by the 3M tape?

geosZ · 04-19-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

I see but wouldnt this fall off easily? If it was only supported by the 3M tape?

No they will not fall off I just took mine out and painted them and installed it with 3m tape that I bought. ( the emblems where kinda hard to take out but I did what was said above. ) like he said take your time and clean it well. Gl and it will look nice.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-19-2011, 11:10 AM

3m tape VERY sticky. I always use Adhesion Promoter that increases the bond.

Jquad · 04-26-2011, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by geosZ

No they will not fall off I just took mine out and painted them and installed it with 3m tape that I bought. ( the emblems where kinda hard to take out but I did what was said above. ) like he said take your time and clean it well. Gl and it will look nice.

What kind of mil thickness 3m tape did you use?

Econ · 04-26-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jquad

What kind of mil thickness 3m tape did you use?

the thinner the better, 3M is some strong stuff, my carbon door handles have 1 or 2mm tape thickness and theres no taking them off...

AdobePhil · 04-25-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by treesemdyzee

there are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but i'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so i was screwed to start with).

lol +1

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04-18-2011, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	There are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but I'll fill you in anyway. You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so I was screwed to start with). Use some nylon fishing string and saw back and forth to get the tape to release. Don't be in a hurry, it'll come of sooner or later. Once you get the old emblems off, I'd clean it up with some Goo Gone. The new emblems come with 3M tape already attached, so it's just a matter of peeling off the backer and sticking them on.

04-19-2011, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	3m tape VERY sticky. I always use Adhesion Promoter that increases the bond.