DIY: Debadge/Black out Emblems

[TinyGiant]

There was a Request for this today on the forum so i Figured i would make up a quick diy



Here is what I did..

1. park the car in the hot sun for a couple hours. Or Get a heat gun and heat the emblems up (be careful not to melt paint or something.)

2. Spray the emblems with wd40. let the wd40 saturate the sticky foam tape that holds the emblems on there.

3. Get pulling. For me.. i was able to just pull it off slowly with just my hands, leaving no residue. Some people use finishing line or fishing line and slowly and carfully saw it off the car (slip the line under one side and slowly lift the line up and down while you are separating the emblem from the car.

4. Use some soap and water and clean the back of all the wd40. so that you have a nice clean slate.




Painting:

1. Lightly sand the emblems with some 300 grit sand paper.. Try to get the whole emblem looking sanded.. not just the flat surface.

2. Use 2-3 Coats of Adhesion Promoter (helps the paint stick)

3. use 2-3 coats of Primer (get stuff that specifically states it can be used on metal or plastic)

4. Use 3-4 coats of Base Coat. I used a flat black for mine.

5. let the suckers dry for a couple hours.


Rebadging:

1. Get some 3m body tape (dont use anything but.. other stuff will be too thick and will look really crappy.

2. put the tap on the back of the emblem. I laid the tape horizontally along the back of the emblem so it covered the whole back. then I carefully razored the excess off so it looked like it was supposed to be there. Also make sure when its flipped over you cant see any tape.. if you can razor a little so the excess is gone.

3. Put it back on!



Front Badge Removal:

Reach your fingers in the fron at about 4 O'clock on the emblem and you should feel a little tab.. push it so that it releases.. there are two other tabs too.. if you get two out.. it usually just pops out .. you might have to borrow a girl or a kid if your fingers are husky.


if anyone has pictures of the process post them and i will put them in this post

The End Result
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/IMG_3000.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/IMG_3002.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/IMG_3001.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/IMG_2999.jpg


Husky Fingers Approach: (glad i have skinny fingers :) )

Here's the front emblem DIY, for those with "Husky fingers"

The Emblem!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyOq3fX1I/AAAAAAAAARY/fE-psZ8w_8Q/DSC_0377.jpg

My husky fingers won't fit, and my pinkies aren't long enough... :cry:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyO977irI/AAAAAAAAARg/cNnvtHIFwtw/DSC_0379.jpg

First, we want to remove these 5 pins.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf5d9y6PxI/AAAAAAAAATs/Fd3eNENGJxE/DSC_0381.jpg

They will start like this.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPQe_dKI/AAAAAAAAARw/i8YzCYId-CM/DSC_0382.jpg

Just push down the center.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPoWA5WI/AAAAAAAAAR4/wh7Ap0242Vw/DSC_0383.jpg

Pull them out. Don't lose these.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sddyjil_hcI/AAAAAAAAASE/q0bmbCOJG9o/DSC_0384.jpg

Pull up the bumper cover, and look in front of the radiator, we want to pop these clips, one on each side, at 5 and 7 o'clock.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf4XctGcnI/AAAAAAAAATk/q4GHD73O8QA/DSC_0386_mod.jpg

The old emblem will literally pop out and land on the ground after you pop the second clip, you'll have this nice hole for your new emblem.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykNMzKiI/AAAAAAAAASU/TbAIPdMKI1o/DSC_0387.jpg

Line up the top.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykZ0867I/AAAAAAAAASc/cEl2xbceJ1c/DSC_0388.jpg

And the bottom, and push in on either side, it will snap in place.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykvGeRrI/AAAAAAAAASk/FktMhX3mvnM/DSC_0391.jpg

Take your pins, and pop the center up through the middle.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sddytz5emfI/AAAAAAAAASs/izeIMJTD6pc/DSC_0393.jpg

Realign your cover with the 5 holes again, and insert your pins, remember all 5.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyubgHT3I/AAAAAAAAAS0/jNrX2Agxu60/DSC_0394.jpg

Push down the center so it's flush.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPQe_dKI/AAAAAAAAARw/i8YzCYId-CM/DSC_0382.jpg

Tada! Your emblem is installed!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf3hEcV27I/AAAAAAAAATc/6PE7IfSdTDA/DSC_0399.jpg

Only minor battle wounds were sustained, it's a tight fit under the bumper cover.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyunbpvoI/AAAAAAAAAS8/CiJCfbFarnU/DSC_0397.jpg

And yet another method :)

I know this is a rather easy "free mod" to do, but I remember a few asking how to do it.

Here is a super simple how-to, to get your rear end looking cleaner.. :tongue:

First step is to CAREFULLY warm up the emblems.. a few seconds is all it needs! A regular hair dryer works fine, but I had my heat gun close by, just be very careful if using one!
Work one side at a time.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=761&stc=1&d=1153093175

Then get out some good 'ol fishing line. Dental floss will also work, but sometimes it's not strong enough, and will break easy.

Just get under an edge, and start "sawing" from top to bottom, all the way until you reach the other side.. simple! :smile:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=763&stc=1&d=1153093476

There will be a little adhesive left behind from the emblem.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=764&stc=1&d=1153093578

It comes off very easy with your finger nail. :smile:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=765&stc=1&d=1153093620

Clean up whatever little bits are left behind, with WD40... Simple. :smile:

Repeat steps for other side.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=762&stc=1&d=1153093437
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=767&stc=1&d=1153093817
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=768&stc=1&d=1153093847

FINISHED LOOK Shine provided by Turtle Wax ICE.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=766&stc=1&d=1153093718

Enjoy. :drinking:

If you plan on using something like goo gone to remove any left over residue here is some advice on technique
It's quite easy. Here's what I did:

Just get your Goo Gone and a a paper towel (or cloth). Take 1 sheet and fold it up a few times to make a small square.

Apply some Goo Gone to the paper towel. Wipe it generously across the foam/tape that's left on the car. Coat it well and let it sink in for a minute or two.

Pick an edge to start from, and just use your fingers to start peeling the foam off.

Feel free to re-apply the Goo Gone periodically as you go. It does work better if you give it time to sink in and loosen the adhesive.

Also you may want to do this step at a car wash, like I did.

If you're anything like me, your car will end up with WD-40 and Goo Gone all over the place. After I was done I just gave it a car wash, and it was all nice and clean and debadged.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Nice and very detailed....sticky for this one

[BettyWoohoo]

Thanks for helping me and for the awesome details!

[TinyGiant]

any time :)

[pixiedixie862]

to take off the emblems you can also use dental floss :)

[DFA]

.. you might have to borrow a girl or a kid if your fingers are husky.

:laugh:

[Benggolf2]

Most helpful post TinyGiant!
Any tip[s on the removal of the rear badge (center one)? TIA.

[TinyGiant]

do the same as the yaris and toyota emblems.. same exact process :)

[Stargate YARlantIS]

A hair dryer is just as good, not as much heat as a heat gun, so you don't have to worry about the paint bubblin'

B

[TinyGiant]

A hair dryer is just as good, not as much heat as a heat gun, so you don't have to worry about the paint bubblin'

B

+1

parking in the sun works just as good too :)

[custom Lftback]

except now it is getting cold so I choose hair dryer for now. :)

[yarisugi]

Is it possible to remove the Toyota LOGO emblem (in center of hatch) or will it leave holes after removal?

[Latka]

From the OP - it sounds like there are some tabs that hold it in. I would imagine that means there are some little holes / slots in the body.

[TinyGiant]

there are two tiny holes that allow for proper alignment so there would be two tiny holes

[DerKaiZeRs]

nice information....:thumbup::thumbup:

[Sodium Duck]

I can't find this body tape. Can someone provide a link from wamart or something? I'm not even sure what it looks like.

All I can find is this.... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7678862

[Paul MacLean]

Debadging / black-out emblems doesn't affect the car warranty, does it?

[TinyGiant]

I dont think they would cover the finish on the emblems..lol but who cares..

shoudn't affect anything.

for them to void a warranty they have to directly relate the problem to the modification.. i dont forsee any ill affects from debadging

[TinyGiant]

Sodium:

http://www.autozone.com/N,100315/shopping/accessoriesResults.htm

[Sodium Duck]

Ahhh, thank you. "Molding tape"

[TinyGiant]

:)

[kelevra]

The ones that come off without the remaining holes, I'm just removing, period. I wish I could do a total debadge, but those little holes remain.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

In the process of debadging my yaris, the yaris badge broke in half and dug into the paint, causing a scratch that I assume would not be covered by the rust coverage if they realize the badge used to be there... BTW, anyone know the best way to fix a deep scratch like that? :redface:

[Danish Yaris]

Hi

Use a paint stick from Toyota, if your car is black it would be PZ448 W2090 09, but first use a little primer so it won´t rust.

Regards Steven.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Hi

Use a paint stick from Toyota, if your car is black it would be PZ448 W2090 09, but first use a little primer so it won´t rust.

Regards Steven.

NUMBER IS DIFFERENT HERE IN THE STATES. 00258-00___-21

[Danish Yaris]

Hi

Ok, thought it was the same. They have just changed for this number in Europe as it now is water based paint and the color match is now very close to the color of the cars.

Regards Steven.

[TinyGiant]

posted some pics

[CtrlAltDefeat]

posted some pics

where?

[TinyGiant]

where?

1st post

[CtrlAltDefeat]

ahhh ok lookin' good!

[SaerinRhoe]

Has anyone done the emblem black-out with a black yaris? I'm curious to see what it looks like and if it will look as good as I think it will.

Thanks in advance,

S.R.

[tonyg]

i did a total debadging today including both Toyota decals front and back. Looks great!

The rear 3 came off easy and the front toyota badge snapped off with the plastic insert. I took the front badge off by prying with a flat head screwdriver, and put the insert back in which is a black toyota outline.

The front 2 little holes dont matter because they dont go through the plastic insert, and the rear holes are very shallow i just put a bit of electrical tape over them temporarily. You could probably even leave them open without any issues.

Also, the front badge just snaps off with a bit of pressure. Just push down and out. You dont need to fish behind the gril for the tabs.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

i did a total debadging today including both Toyota decals front and back. Looks great!

The rear 3 came off easy and the front toyota badge snapped off with the plastic insert. I took the front badge off by prying with a flat head screwdriver, and put the insert back in which is a black toyota outline.

The front 2 little holes dont matter because they dont go through the plastic insert, and the rear holes are very shallow i just put a bit of electrical tape over them temporarily. You could probably even leave them open without any issues.

Also, the front badge just snaps off with a bit of pressure. Just push down and out. You dont need to fish behind the gril for the tabs.

the chrome part on the front is held on with foam tape, right?

[tonyg]

the chrome part on the front is held on with foam tape, right?

its held on with the same adhesive as the rear badges

[KRAZGRL]

I just took some pliers and pulled the badges off. Whatever tape was left I was able to pick off and used goo-gone for the stubborn parts. Really easy.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

I want to paint my badges "black chrome" but I'm not quite sure where to get the paint from...

[33OH]

I want to paint my badges "black chrome" but I'm not quite sure where to get the paint from...

I just did a few days ago, paint was from AutoZone. They're already chipping though. :cry:

[SaerinRhoe]

RyanK,

Did you take the badges off to paint them or leave them on and mask around them?

Thanks,

S.R.

[33OH]

Took them off.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

I just did a few days ago, paint was from AutoZone. They're already chipping though. :cry:

Did you sand and prime them first?

[TinyGiant]

i sanded, adhesion promotered, and primed and did 4 coats of the top coat and still no match for highway sand

[33OH]

Did you sand and prime them first?

You weren't supposed to have to. It was a 'Chrome effect' spraypaint that said to spray directly to the chrome surface.

I cleaned them really well, but I guess that's no good. :mad:

[CtrlAltDefeat]

i sanded, adhesion promotered, and primed and did 4 coats of the top coat and still no match for highway sand

You weren't supposed to have to. It was a 'Chrome effect' spraypaint that said to spray directly to the chrome surface.

I cleaned them really well, but I guess that's no good. :mad:

great... now I'm having second thoughts about painting mine...

[TinyGiant]

do it.. its easy to touch up.. i just sprayed on a cue tip now that the winter season is done and dabbed the spots.. looks sweet still.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

You weren't supposed to have to. It was a 'Chrome effect' spraypaint that said to spray directly to the chrome surface.

I cleaned them really well, but I guess that's no good. :mad:

Wait... chrome effect? Is that paint for metal chrome? Because I think the metal wouldn't work for these since they're plastic (Aren't they? I haven't taken mine off yet)

[Darb]

Here's the front emblem DIY, for those with "Husky fingers"

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/50uOVxp-jdc8-T_Q3JsJ4A?authkey=Gv1sRgCJHxrdW5rf7ldA&feat=directlink
The Emblem!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyOq3fX1I/AAAAAAAAARY/fE-psZ8w_8Q/DSC_0377.jpg

My husky fingers won't fit, and my pinkies aren't long enough... :cry:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyO977irI/AAAAAAAAARg/cNnvtHIFwtw/DSC_0379.jpg

First, we want to remove these 5 pins.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf5d9y6PxI/AAAAAAAAATs/Fd3eNENGJxE/DSC_0381.jpg

They will start like this.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPQe_dKI/AAAAAAAAARw/i8YzCYId-CM/DSC_0382.jpg

Just push down the center.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPoWA5WI/AAAAAAAAAR4/wh7Ap0242Vw/DSC_0383.jpg

Pull them out. Don't lose these.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sddyjil_hcI/AAAAAAAAASE/q0bmbCOJG9o/DSC_0384.jpg

Pull up the bumper cover, and look in front of the radiator, we want to pop these clips, one on each side, at 5 and 7 o'clock.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf4XctGcnI/AAAAAAAAATk/q4GHD73O8QA/DSC_0386_mod.jpg

The old emblem will literally pop out and land on the ground after you pop the second clip, you'll have this nice hole for your new emblem.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykNMzKiI/AAAAAAAAASU/TbAIPdMKI1o/DSC_0387.jpg

Line up the top.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykZ0867I/AAAAAAAAASc/cEl2xbceJ1c/DSC_0388.jpg

And the bottom, and push in on either side, it will snap in place.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddykvGeRrI/AAAAAAAAASk/FktMhX3mvnM/DSC_0391.jpg

Take your pins, and pop the center up through the middle.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sddytz5emfI/AAAAAAAAASs/izeIMJTD6pc/DSC_0393.jpg

Realign your cover with the 5 holes again, and insert your pins, remember all 5.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyubgHT3I/AAAAAAAAAS0/jNrX2Agxu60/DSC_0394.jpg

Push down the center so it's flush.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyPQe_dKI/AAAAAAAAARw/i8YzCYId-CM/DSC_0382.jpg

Tada! Your emblem is installed!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/Sdf3hEcV27I/AAAAAAAAATc/6PE7IfSdTDA/DSC_0399.jpg

Only minor battle wounds were sustained, it's a tight fit under the bumper cover.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MvR8ea50Bjk/SddyunbpvoI/AAAAAAAAAS8/CiJCfbFarnU/DSC_0397.jpg

[Darb]

Huh, I can't see the pictures, do they work for anyone else?

[33OH]

Wait... chrome effect? Is that paint for metal chrome? Because I think the metal wouldn't work for these since they're plastic (Aren't they? I haven't taken mine off yet)

It said for metals or plastics.

I'm just leaving my next one regular chrome. I drive too much highway to paint them methinks.

[33OH]

And yes Darryl, I see the pics.

[YarisPR]

I've always wanted to do this cause I hate the chrome detailing in the car. I did it and it was pretty simple and I like it :thumbup: I've began Proyect Anti-Chrome :bellyroll:

Front
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/angelo0011/FrontLogo.jpg

Back Logo and trunk chrome thingy (don't even know whats called)
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/angelo0011/BackLogo1.jpg

I've circle (in yellow) the next thing I'm painting black.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/angelo0011/CopyofBackLogo3.jpg


And thaks guys for the DIY:w00t:

[TinyGiant]

looks good!

i'm on a mission to sell my rims and go with black ones asap.

probably paint my calipers blue too

go with straight blue/black theme :)

[TinyGiant]

the only chrome left on my car is in the key holes.. which i want gone lol..

but i'd how to remedy that .. paint would scratch non stop .. so i have to live with it

[YarisPR]

the only chrome left on my car is in the key holes.. which i want gone lol..

but i'd how to remedy that .. paint would scratch non stop .. so i have to live with it

I'm problably selling my TRD 18's and getting some 15" black rims. I've been using steelies on the front a few days and woooaahhhhhh the difference is Huge

[nerp]

I'm going to debadge my 3-week-old Yaris pretty soon. I like the smooth bottom. :)

[TinyGiant]

there will be 2 holes in the back where the big emblem was if you totally debadge

[eht13]

Quick question: For rebadging, has anyone used "3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive (http://www.shop3m.com/70071349412.html)", instead of the "3M Body Molding Tape" that seems to be used pretty often?

Thanks.

[id3379]

A+

[bibi-]

yes . i did the same way . but,unluckily,my car got scratch from that .
because i was careless during shaving the emblem :D

[zestia]

I used a hair dryer to warm them up and then used fishing line to remove. It took a little while to get the excess glue off of the car, but now it looks great.

[DrB]

hey guys
greetings from the other side of the pond
i recently debadged my yaris but now i changed my mind and want to put the badges back.
the thing is though that i dont know their exact position.
do you know where can i find it?

the guys in the dealership are ridiculous enough to admit that they dont know the exact position of the badges; they will just put them "where it looks ok"...
so, i dont want to starting wandering in the streets in search of another yaris, just to measure it, and having people thinking i m a weirdo, thief etc...

[HTM Yaris]

I would like to add a couple of steps to the painting process .

1. Add a few coats of clear to the newly painted badges .
2. After letting the paint dry/cure for a few days , apply a couple of coats of wax .

[hexengon]

the instructions are unclear as to how to remove the front emblem , i try sticking my fingers under the grill for the tabs but im not sure what i am looking for as I dont find or feel anything.. can I just use a screwdriver and pry it out by force , if so, am i able to put it back on afterwards

can someone give me clear instructions on how to remove the front emblem, thanks

[RedHatch08]

Whoo! My first post at YarisWorld...

Anyways, I just did this mod the other day. Pretty easy and essentially free if you already have fishing line, WD-40, and ... the sun.

Looks much cleaner without the badges. Plus it will confuse people even more now. Here in Michigan, lots of people don't know what to make of this car. If it doesn't have a GM/FORD/CHRYSLER badge on it, they think it's a spaceship or something.

I've had multiple people approach me in parking lots and ask me what it is. Even with the badges still on it.

In any case, I think it's time well spent to do this. I just used the "sun method" (no hair dryer or heat gun), so the hardest part was getting the foam/tape stuff off because it wasn't super hot that day.

I just used Goo Gone to help loosen the adhesive. Took a while to get it all off using just my finger nails, but it was worth it.

[TinyGiant]

looks great.

its amazing what a difference it makes :)

[CtrlAltDefeat]

debadging was the first mod i did.. looks a lot cleaner

[RedHatch08]

It was actually my second mod.

First thing I did was get a K&N filter since the paper one that came with the car needed replacing anyways (since I got my Yaris used).

[suprajoey]

O' Nice, that little red Yaris looks Sexy..!!

-Also Quick question? Did you remove the rear badge to paint it? Or did you mask taped it, and papper it all around to paint it??
-Also how do i remove it to paint it off the car not on it??

Thanks

[TinyGiant]

lol .. read the first post. dont be lazy :)

[suprajoey]

lol .. read the first post. dont be lazy :)

Hahaha, i read the damm post three time, before i went out side to remove the front and paint it black, but the rear, you say it will leave two holes? so does this mean that the badge is held together by 2 small clips? or is it held together by 2 clips (+) Plus 3M tape?? Dammit, im just thinking of masking everything around it, and sanding/paint the badge on the car, just dont want to mess up my OEM Paint.:eek:

Thanks on the Awsome Thread:thumbsup::thumbup:

BTW: Heres mine.
-Not to worry, my little truck is getting lowered this Upcoming week as well..!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/025-5.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/023-4.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/045-1.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/044-1.jpg

[TinyGiant]

the two holes are actually just so the badge is straight. they dont clip in or anything. and its only on the center emblem.

the emblem has two little nubs that fit in the holes. its just for alignment. you wont have to fill anything in or do anything crazy .. just pop it off. you'll see what i mean.

[suprajoey]

the two holes are actually just so the badge is straight. they dont clip in or anything. and its only on the center emblem.

the emblem has two little nubs that fit in the holes. its just for alignment. you wont have to fill anything in or do anything crazy .. just pop it off. you'll see what i mean.

LOL, not to sound dumb, but does it also have the sticky 3M tape on it, just like the Yaris, and Toyota Badge? so i would also have to use the heat gun to remove just like the other badges, right??:confused:

-Thanks so much for your responce, and patience.

[TinyGiant]

Yeah same deal :)

[suprajoey]

Sweet, thanks so much on the great Thread...!!

[rye7jen]

I just took some pliers and pulled the badges off. Whatever tape was left I was able to pick off and used goo-gone for the stubborn parts. Really easy.

Hi there! I have this Goo-gone also, but how did you applied it? I've read the directions but maybe you can share how did you apply this goo-gone thing. TIA :thumbsup:

[RedHatch08]

Hi there! I have this Goo-gone also, but how did you applied it? I've read the directions but maybe you can share how did you apply this goo-gone thing. TIA :thumbsup:

It's quite easy. Here's what I did:

Just get your Goo Gone and some paper towel. Take 1 sheet and fold it up a few times to make a small square.

Apply some Goo Gone to the paper towel. Wipe it generously across the foam/tape that's left on the car. Coat it well and let it sink in for a minute or two.

Pick an edge to start from, and just use your fingers to start peeling the foam off.

Feel free to re-apply the Goo Gone periodically as you go. It does work better if you give it time to sink in and loosen the adhesive.

Also you may want to do this step at a car wash, like I did.

If you're anything like me, your car will end up with WD-40 and Goo Gone all over the place. After I was done I just gave it a car wash, and it was all nice and clean and debadged.

[cali yaris]

^1 good instructions, although I use a cloth and not a paper towel.

Using plenty of product is the best advice!

[TinyGiant]

added it to the original post

[MichaelLC]

Can/should you de-badge an older model?

Looking at getting an '07 and would like to remove the back letters, but think it might be too "baked in" to the paint?

[Tylermayer]

Can/should you de-badge an older model?

Looking at getting an '07 and would like to remove the back letters, but think it might be too "baked in" to the paint?

i have an 07 i took mine off and you can tell the difference but once you wax it really good it will look fine!:smile:

[MichaelLC]

Tylermayer, thanks.

Still have to get one, but I'll give it a try. Waxing will make it go faster too, right? :wink:

[KRAZGRL]

Hi there! I have this Goo-gone also, but how did you applied it? I've read the directions but maybe you can share how did you apply this goo-gone thing. TIA :thumbsup:

I pretty much did what RedHatch did. :)

Simply squirt some on a paper towel, rub it on the foam that was stubborn and let it soak in. I was able to rub it off with the pad of my fingers and fingernails. Then I wiped down the area with water after to make sure any goo gone residue was gone.

A recent pic:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35157&stc=1&d=1279069617

[rye7jen]

It's quite easy. Here's what I did:

Just get your Goo Gone and some paper towel. Take 1 sheet and fold it up a few times to make a small square.

Apply some Goo Gone to the paper towel. Wipe it generously across the foam/tape that's left on the car. Coat it well and let it sink in for a minute or two.

Pick an edge to start from, and just use your fingers to start peeling the foam off.

Feel free to re-apply the Goo Gone periodically as you go. It does work better if you give it time to sink in and loosen the adhesive.

Also you may want to do this step at a car wash, like I did.

If you're anything like me, your car will end up with WD-40 and Goo Gone all over the place. After I was done I just gave it a car wash, and it was all nice and clean and debadged.

Thanks! I already used WD40 to remove the foam tape and it give a nice result too, I might used that "goo-gone" product next for my rear Toyota logo. :thumbup:

[JTDBT903]

I have used a generic version of this 3m Pinstriping Remover wheel that I got from my local auto body paint store, I think I paid less than $20.00 for it and have removed countless emblems and even pinstiping on my '91 Caprice with little effort. Well worth it and no paint damage or marring at all. This is what professional people in autobody use to get the residual from emblems/moldings/striping off. This reminds me of a giant eraser [the good kind] that you used back in school. Put it in you cordless drill and your emblem [residual] will be gone in seconds. Take the actual emblem off with fishline first!

Link to a quick Google search.

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/how-pinstripe-removal-pics-56k-70756/

http://www.crappled.com/gallery/autos/99%20LTD/Write-ups/Destripping_Emblems/IMG_0261.JPG

[.Kevin.]

would just WD40 and dentalfloss work for debadging and would it be easy to rebadge it again later

[.Kevin.]

bump my question still stands, wanna know if wd40 and dental floss will cut it, interested in blacking out yaris and toyota

[donchae]

bump my question still stands, wanna know if wd40 and dental floss will cut it, interested in blacking out yaris and toyota

i used heat gun, wd40, and dental floss when i debadged my car.. they worked really well.. i think for the emblems to come off easily, you'd have to use a heat source. i don't know exactly if both just wd40 and dental floss would work just fine.

[chrisj]

I used the heat of the sun and some fishing line to debadge mine. Took 30 seconds per. Dental floss broke on me every time. Besides, it was damned hard to find. People in S. Jesus don't floss...or have teeth! :)

[Shinare]

I removed and painted my emblems today but they are not on the car yet Still letting clear coat dry. I purchased the 3M body tape and was wondering if people covered every part of the emblems on the back with the tape or if they only did like the top and bottoms?

[Tylermayer]

Hahaha, i read the damm post three time, before i went out side to remove the front and paint it black, but the rear, you say it will leave two holes? so does this mean that the badge is held together by 2 small clips? or is it held together by 2 clips (+) Plus 3M tape?? Dammit, im just thinking of masking everything around it, and sanding/paint the badge on the car, just dont want to mess up my OEM Paint.:eek:

Thanks on the Awsome Thread:thumbsup::thumbup:

BTW: Heres mine.
-Not to worry, my little truck is getting lowered this Upcoming week as well..!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/025-5.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/023-4.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/045-1.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/lildemon_06/044-1.jpg

thats what i did

[Tylermayer]

heres mines

[Shinare]

I removed and painted my emblems today but they are not on the car yet Still letting clear coat dry. I purchased the 3M body tape and was wondering if people covered every part of the emblems on the back with the tape or if they only did like the top and bottoms?

No hints on this? Actually its "Molding Tape" I thought it was the body tape. Went with red since I have a black yaris and used satin clear coat to give it a flat finish. Pics:

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/3480/1024102204.jpg
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4440/1024101954.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9097/1024101953a.jpg

[Cyclist]

Was wondering about your wheels? very nice!
what size are the rim and tire?

Nice.

[Chaldon]

What a nice thread to find at the top as a sticky. Exactly what I was looking for when I came in today.


Thanks JT for the informative link
I have used a generic version of this 3m Pinstriping Remover wheel ...
Link to a quick Google search.
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/how-pinstripe-removal-pics-56k-70756/

[.Kevin.]

How exactly do you securely put these back on? Like I haveo ne double sided tape but it blows ass I got it at Canadian tire

[Yaris5]

Hey I have a 2010 yaris Hatch and I cant get the front emblem off for anything?
can anybody tell me how its attached or where to find the release pins to remove it?
also if anyone know where I can buy a replacement front emblem that'll be great also
thxs

casborne@hotmail.com

[Shinare]

Hey I have a 2010 yaris Hatch and I cant get the front emblem off for anything?
can anybody tell me how its attached or where to find the release pins to remove it?
also if anyone know where I can buy a replacement front emblem that'll be great also
thxs

casborne@hotmail.com

I just stuck my pinky fingers into the grill at about the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions (I think the two grill holes at the very edges of my avatar pic I took of my emblem) and curled them around until I felt the push tabs holding it on and pushed them in towards the center of the emblem and it popped right off.

[suprajoey]

heres mines

Wow, thats really clean looking.
Great thread and Good looking cars..!!:thumbup::thumbsup:

[MitchReeves2967]

I literally just used a putty knife and the back emblems came right off. Then after painting put them back on with Double sided tape. I also painted the chrome trim on the trunk.

[eric_edge]

luvit

[Red Raider]

:frown: wish i read more rather than being impulsive and scratching the sticky debris with a card...not to noticeable from more than about 2 feet away... any solutions?

[nightstalker]

I used warm soapy water to get the rest of the debri off

[NZ-FE Vios]

Red Raider: I'd think you may be able to buff it out. Looks minimal. Might have to wetsand but I doubt it.

[henrylee]

Been thinking of doing this mod. But im partial to the yaris emblem. Might just take the toyota off.

[NZ-FE Vios]

Turn the Yaris emblem into a bling chain.

[henrylee]

^:laughabove:

[beebosaur]

Anyone know where I can get the 3m body tape? I wanna do this this weekend but can't find it...

[roneezy360]

Anyone know where I can get the 3m body tape? I wanna do this this weekend but can't find it...

You should be able to find it at your local Wal-Mart. Thats where i found mine.

[Sam8madness]

thought I might toss in some info
I work at a body shop, and have to do this kind of work all the time.

If you are going with simple satin/flat black, just use trim paint.

it's designed for this exact application, requires only 600 grit sanding (or a scotch brite) clean with alcohol based solution and spray. No adhesion promoter, no primer or clear. Has full UV protection and holds up much better then your run of the mill plastic paint.

http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Krylon-TP70-Trim-Paint-Black/73282/Cat/1354?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=1184&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3733323832

Works great on rims too!

To remove emblems fishing line works the best
to remove the leftover tape a eraser disc works amazing, if that's out of the budget just roll it off with your finger and use some adhesive remover. Goo gone does effect clear, maybe not enough to notice, but it does effect it.

Hope this helps some!

[kropekoi]

sorry if I am not reading the whole thread however, do we have any pics on how to remove the front and back toyota logo in the middle? I have a yaris sedan and I would like to know on how to remove them as I am planning on painting them black!


Thanks!

[chanthasriro]

i want part number front emblem.for yaris rs thailand.

[Blue Beast]

I too can't get the front emblem off on my 2010 3 door hatchback. I tried Shinare's suggestion but my grill must be slighly different as I can't get near the two pins as he decribed. Any other thoughts how to remove front emblem?

[CTScott]

I too can't get the front emblem off on my 2010 3 door hatchback. I tried Shinare's suggestion but my grill must be slighly different as I can't get near the two pins as he decribed. Any other thoughts how to remove front emblem?

The easiest way is to remove the plastic clips along the top of the bumper (shown in the first post of this thread) and then also remove the one on the inside of the front fender well on either side. Once those are off, separate the bumper from the fender slightly and you will see the retaining clips. Carefully release them with a small flat blade screwdriver. Once those corners are free you can pull the top out and have plenty of room to get your hands at the emblem. It is also a great time to add a fog light kit or more potent horn.

[TOLMACH]

It is also a great time to add a fog light kit or more potent horn.

totally agree

horn already addedd... will be working on the fogs tomorrow ))

PS: thanks for your guidance on power windows wiring - my kit is working great

[brynjarbergs]

Thanks for that DIY! :thumbup::bow:

Really helped. Here's my 2007 (7 years old) after debadge. Just finished =)

http://oi60.tinypic.com/2pqj0g8.jpg