DIY : Debadging your ride

anantnehru · 18th March 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by motor_breathing

m4ugr8, Civic rear looks very neat with out all the badges. Mine also is white and tempted to do this. Only worry is about the resale value.

Well as was pointed out earlier in this thread, just stick the logos back on!

Parm · 18th March 2009, 16:48

hi guys i have some questions after going through this thread and reading the replies and photos.

are smoked tailights and headlights street legal in india?
has anyone been fined yet, if its not legal?

my personal view point is that smoked lights look good only on a black colour car and not other wise!

i really like the neat and clean look of the rear end of the cars after de-badging them. just retain the main OEM logo if some one wants to.

navpreet318 · 18th March 2009, 17:33

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Originally Posted by m4ugr8

LOL!!! Sanyam has some nice CF Look a like Stickers at GYRO, I will sell at that price only, CF Spoiler

Aha!!!
now i know how you got that CF grill and Spoiler.seems like he was out of it and thats why you painted the sides white.
hmmm clever!!

anantnehru · 18th March 2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Parm

hi guys i have some questions after going through this thread and reading the replies and photos.

are smoked tailights and headlights street legal in india?
has anyone been fined yet, if its not legal?

my personal view point is that smoked lights look good only on a black colour car and not other wise!

i really like the neat and clean look of the rear end of the cars after de-badging them. just retain the main OEM logo if some one wants to.

Well, havent been fined but the thing is I have also smoked them in such a way that light throw is not affected.
But dont think its illegal, there are a few cars out there wth smoked lights.

faithless_1984 · 18th March 2009, 19:33

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has anyone been fined yet, if its not legal?

Nop ,have never even heard of anybody getting fined for this.

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my personal view point is that smoked lights look good only on a black colour car and not other wise!

Yes ,but Imo even white cars look good with smoked lights.

nikibusa · 18th March 2009, 23:54

Guys.. i read the complete thread, but couldnt find any idea to get rid of the stickers which the service centre and the company put on the car. I own a 1999 Hyundai Santro and want to get rid of the Shreenath Hyundai and Santro and zipdrive stickers from the car. But even if i try to get it done will it affect the paint or the best question would be, from where can i get it done.

Thanks,
Niki

anantnehru · 19th March 2009, 01:19

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Originally Posted by faithless_1984

Yes ,but Imo even white cars look good with smoked lights.

I think ANY car looks good with smoked lights, though havent seen too many around.

motionfreak · 19th March 2009, 01:32

Uno came with smoked tail-lights as stock.

nikibusa · 19th March 2009, 03:01

@Param: Thanks for the pm which you sent. But the problem here is that the stickers are pasted on the body and not the glass. So i wanted some ideas as to what can be done to get rid of them, without hurting the paint.

yatinchoubal · 19th March 2009, 10:09

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Originally Posted by nikibusa

Guys.. i read the complete thread, but couldnt find any idea to get rid of the stickers which the service centre and the company put on the car. I own a 1999 Hyundai Santro and want to get rid of the Shreenath Hyundai and Santro and zipdrive stickers from the car. But even if i try to get it done will it affect the paint or the best question would be, from where can i get it done.

Thanks,
Niki

Niki, I went to the radium sticker walas. They have this solution, which they put on it. (dont know whatz the content). He has some plain sharp thing, he just flicked one corner and the sticker came off.
Worked like a charm, and no loss to the paint.

navpreet318 · 19th March 2009, 10:13

^ thanks for the above tip yatin.Will keep in mind for any other stickers i want to peel off.

UniqueMods · 19th March 2009, 11:46

What exact material is used in smoking the tail lamps?
i know its some kind of spray. is it similar to glass painting color available in the market?

also once you get the smoked tail lamps, is there any way to remove the black color and restore the original transparency as before ? afetr one gets tired of them or decides that they don't suit the car looks.

UM

anantnehru · 19th March 2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by UniqueMods

What exact material is used in smoking the tail lamps?
i know its some kind of spray. is it similar to glass painting color available in the market?

also once you get the smoked tail lamps, is there any way to remove the black color and restore the original transparency as before ? afetr one gets tired of them or decides that they don't suit the car looks.

UM

I have a spray, VHT NiteShades. It's in a can, so you spray it on, and you can take it off with thinner/whatever it is thats used.

greenhorn · 19th March 2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by UniqueMods

What exact material is used in smoking the tail lamps?
i know its some kind of spray. is it similar to glass painting color available in the market?

also once you get the smoked tail lamps, is there any way to remove the black color and restore the original transparency as before ? afetr one gets tired of them or decides that they don't suit the car looks.

UM

a mix of black paint and clear laquer. more info here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...blackened.html

Red Circle · 19th March 2009, 15:27

Guys i have a Santro Eco model, is it possible to remove the LPG badge

18th March 2009, 16:48	#77
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	hi guys i have some questions after going through this thread and reading the replies and photos. are smoked tailights and headlights street legal in india? has anyone been fined yet, if its not legal? my personal view point is that smoked lights look good only on a black colour car and not other wise! i really like the neat and clean look of the rear end of the cars after de-badging them. just retain the main OEM logo if some one wants to.
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18th March 2009, 23:54	#81
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 717 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Guys.. i read the complete thread, but couldnt find any idea to get rid of the stickers which the service centre and the company put on the car. I own a 1999 Hyundai Santro and want to get rid of the Shreenath Hyundai and Santro and zipdrive stickers from the car. But even if i try to get it done will it affect the paint or the best question would be, from where can i get it done. Thanks, Niki
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19th March 2009, 01:32	#83
motionfreak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 195 Thanked: 68 Times	Uno came with smoked tail-lights as stock.
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19th March 2009, 03:01	#84
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 717 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	@Param: Thanks for the pm which you sent. But the problem here is that the stickers are pasted on the body and not the glass. So i wanted some ideas as to what can be done to get rid of them, without hurting the paint.
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19th March 2009, 10:13	#86
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,298 Thanked: 3,363 Times	^ thanks for the above tip yatin.Will keep in mind for any other stickers i want to peel off.
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19th March 2009, 11:46	#87
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	What exact material is used in smoking the tail lamps? i know its some kind of spray. is it similar to glass painting color available in the market? also once you get the smoked tail lamps, is there any way to remove the black color and restore the original transparency as before ? afetr one gets tired of them or decides that they don't suit the car looks. UM
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19th March 2009, 15:27	#90
Red Circle BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 74 Thanked: 16 Times	Guys i have a Santro Eco model, is it possible to remove the LPG badge
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