DIY : Debadging your ride

quadra · 23rd June 2012, 21:29

I took the help of heat gun to remove the logo and then using WD40 and hair drier, the job is done.

Eminenttismo · 27th June 2012, 22:08

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Originally Posted by quadra

I took the help of heat gun to remove the logo and then using WD40 and hair drier, the job is done.

That's a nice looking spark you have there

. Can I suggest you one thing? Get some side molding like the ones on Micra (not the fatty OEM Chevy ones) it'll complete the looks.

Got the alloys from the dealer itself? How much did they cost you? Thanks!

OT, I've a identical dent below the rear light!(on the edge)

swarnava.m · 27th June 2012, 22:31

Hey guys. Since everybody's problem is removing the glue stains after de-badging, how about using some rubbing compound (paste/liquid) for the purpose? Since it removes traded paint from the body, would it work properly for this purpose??

quadra · 27th June 2012, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Eminenttismo

That's a nice looking spark you have there

. Can I suggest you one thing? Get some side molding like the ones on Micra (not the fatty OEM Chevy ones) it'll complete the looks.

Got the alloys from the dealer itself? How much did they cost you? Thanks!

OT, I've a identical dent below the rear light!(on the edge)

Glad you liked it.

I had earlier thought of installing side mouldings + Roof rails + OEM spoler. The lack of money forced me to think and re-think on these cosmetic upgrades. I later decided that the doors of car look cleaner without the moulding. Roof rails requires drilling of holes + they are purely for aesthetic purpose. Spoiler also had to be fitted after drilling holes so opted out of that as well.

The alloys are OEM alloys, came with the car so i dont know the price.

Aah dents !!! I have lots of them here and there, the cost and time involved is preventing me to get them fixed.

quadra · 2nd July 2012, 21:18

Another shot.
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quadra · 23rd July 2012, 23:35

Removed the Chrome work on rear lights. Came off easily after spraying W-140 and leaving it for like 10mins or so.

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Mirage · 18th August 2012, 19:14

Hair Dryer + Dental Floss

Sridhar K · 21st September 2013, 14:25

Inspired by this thread, I de (re) badged my boot with the help of a sticker shop
and old Swift's *SWIFT* badges procured from MSM

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sinhead · 3rd October 2013, 20:32

I debadged my Accent. The boot was easy, but the logo on the sides left its mark behind. Nothing worked - Nail polish remover> Keroscene> Diesel> Petrol> 3M spray(similar to wd 40). Its Hard like feviquick.

vaisakhr · 6th November 2013, 22:45

Removed the "maruti-suzuki" and 'zdi' badge. Heated up with a hair dryer and removed them using the thread technique. Some of the glue was in the boot. Formula 1 bug and tar remover helped me remove it completely. Since its a new car, there is difference in paint shades.

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jamesdraj · 7th April 2014, 13:00

One more Debadged Swift on Indian Roads. Used dental floss (Had to use being a Dentist) ,hair dryer, diesel and old cloth to remove the adhesive on a hot sunny day. Finally gave a shampoo wash to complete the procedure. Valuable comments welcomed.

rana_kirti · 14th July 2014, 12:55

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Originally Posted by jamesdraj

One more Debadged Swift on Indian Roads. Used dental floss (Had to use being a Dentist) ,hair dryer, diesel and old cloth to remove the adhesive on a hot sunny day. Finally gave a shampoo wash to complete the procedure. Valuable comments welcomed.

beautifully done. a bit ot but please share the cost and procedure of smoking the tail lamps. its adding superbly to the clean look.

thanks.

Bibin · 13th April 2018, 11:09

JUst started off after following this DIY thread. Will update with final images once completely done

Used Hair Dryer and Dental Floss only to remove the TDCi badge and got rid of the glue on the boot using fingers, now need to clean it properly.

Vik0728 · 13th April 2018, 11:56

The last time I updated this thread was nearly 7 years back!!

I love little or no cluttering of badges on my car. And the last time I posted, it was my Getz 1.3:

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And this is probably one of the reasons for me buying the GT. The badging on the German Diesel rocket is minimalistic, but drives home the message:

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And this is the same with the more popular twin as well:

Bibin · 16th April 2018, 12:16

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Originally Posted by Bibin

JUst started off after following this DIY thread. Will update with final images once completely done

Done with the exercise on Saturday morning.

Final pics is attached below, along with the tools used!!

You could also see my Kid's newly badged Classic Titanium !!

23rd June 2012, 21:29	#211
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 552 Thanked: 68 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride I took the help of heat gun to remove the logo and then using WD40 and hair drier, the job is done. Last edited by Rehaan : 20th August 2020 at 18:06. Reason: Removing the picture of the cow, as I guess it was added accidentally :D
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27th June 2012, 22:31	#213
swarnava.m BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mumbai/Margao Posts: 635 Thanked: 281 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Hey guys. Since everybody's problem is removing the glue stains after de-badging, how about using some rubbing compound (paste/liquid) for the purpose? Since it removes traded paint from the body, would it work properly for this purpose??
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2nd July 2012, 21:18	#215
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 552 Thanked: 68 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Another shot. .
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23rd July 2012, 23:35	#216
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 552 Thanked: 68 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Removed the Chrome work on rear lights. Came off easily after spraying W-140 and leaving it for like 10mins or so.
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18th August 2012, 19:14	#217
Mirage BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bombay Posts: 123 Thanked: 148 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Hair Dryer + Dental Floss Attached Thumbnails
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21st September 2013, 14:25	#218
Sridhar K BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 723 Thanked: 465 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Inspired by this thread, I de (re) badged my boot with the help of a sticker shop and old Swift's SWIFT badges procured from MSM
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3rd October 2013, 20:32	#219
sinhead BANNED Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 154 Thanked: 113 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride I debadged my Accent. The boot was easy, but the logo on the sides left its mark behind. Nothing worked - Nail polish remover> Keroscene> Diesel> Petrol> 3M spray(similar to wd 40). Its Hard like feviquick. Attached Thumbnails
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6th November 2013, 22:45	#220
vaisakhr BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KL-32 Posts: 381 Thanked: 197 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride Removed the "maruti-suzuki" and 'zdi' badge. Heated up with a hair dryer and removed them using the thread technique. Some of the glue was in the boot. Formula 1 bug and tar remover helped me remove it completely. Since its a new car, there is difference in paint shades.
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7th April 2014, 13:00	#221
jamesdraj BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chennai Posts: 29 Thanked: 36 Times	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride One more Debadged Swift on Indian Roads. Used dental floss (Had to use being a Dentist) ,hair dryer, diesel and old cloth to remove the adhesive on a hot sunny day. Finally gave a shampoo wash to complete the procedure. Valuable comments welcomed. Attached Thumbnails
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13th April 2018, 11:09	#223
Bibin BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KA- 01, KL- 05 Posts: 158 Thanked: 72 Times	JUst started off after following this DIY thread. Will update with final images once completely done Used Hair Dryer and Dental Floss only to remove the TDCi badge and got rid of the glue on the boot using fingers, now need to clean it properly. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by navin : 13th April 2018 at 11:59.
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13th April 2018, 11:56	#224
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	Re: DIY : Debadging your ride The last time I updated this thread was nearly 7 years back!! I love little or no cluttering of badges on my car. And the last time I posted, it was my Getz 1.3: And this is probably one of the reasons for me buying the GT. The badging on the German Diesel rocket is minimalistic, but drives home the message: And this is the same with the more popular twin as well:
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