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~Brian~ · 05-31-2006, 10:26 AM

Last night I decided to debadge my car. It looks good for the most part, but in direct sunlight, or intense headlights, you can definatly tell where the letters were.

I was able to remove all of the residue from the glue holding the letters on. But after washing it several times and also using Meguires step 1 (cleans paint and removes residue) 3 times then putting on some wax (Meguires step 3), you can still tell.

I might try a rubbing compound next. Any other suggestions?

KrautFed20V · 05-31-2006, 10:35 AM

some goo gone then meguiars scratch X worked wonders for me PS Nice Rare blue WRX

MuddyREX · 05-31-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

Nice Rare blue WRX

Are you trying to be funny?

Raven18940 · 05-31-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MuddyREX

Are you trying to be funny?

Make fun of a blue wrx, that's unthinkable! :p

the mike · 05-31-2006, 07:19 PM

Much better Brian. Much better.

You may never be able to get the ghost out, some cars take more effort than others. Ask Ash, she has some stout ghost letters.
You could wet sand the entire trunk lid.

MuddyREX · 06-01-2006, 09:42 AM

Why did you leave the WRX and little Impreza badge underneath? I took em all off.

xEJ20x · 06-01-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

PS Nice Rare blue WRX

Your razor wit never ceases to amaze and impress me.

KrautFed20V · 06-01-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Your razor wit never ceases to amaze and impress me.

it's all my jealousy of AWD

xEJ20x · 06-01-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

it's all my jealousy of AWD

KrautFed20V · 06-01-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Agreed

to the OP def try scratch x before wet sanding...

~Brian~ · 06-01-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by the mike

Much better Brian. Much better.

You may never be able to get the ghost out, some cars take more effort than others. Ask Ash, she has some stout ghost letters.
You could wet sand the entire trunk lid.

Thank you!

It is hardly noticeable now and I figure after a few washes/ waxes it will almost completely dissappear.

olmytsi · 06-01-2006, 12:50 PM

I wouldnt call that debadged....

05-31-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	some goo gone then meguiars scratch X worked wonders for me PS Nice Rare blue WRX __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-31-2006, 07:19 PM	#5
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Much better Brian. Much better. You may never be able to get the ghost out, some cars take more effort than others. Ask Ash, she has some stout ghost letters. You could wet sand the entire trunk lid. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

06-01-2006, 09:42 AM	#6
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Why did you leave the WRX and little Impreza badge underneath? I took em all off. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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