BlckdOutTC

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So i wanna black out the rear Scion emblem on the trunk handle. I can get it off but after i paint it i was wondering how you re-apply it. Do you just heat it to melt the glue again and just stick it back on??

O5_TRD_tC

remove old tape with new 3m double sided tape

Hyghgynx

^^What he said. Or you can use clear silicone.

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

Oh its just tape? i thought it was glued....much easier now thanks guys

tCeeder

iTrader: (1)

yep go hit up home depot or lowes, look for a small roll of exterior 3M double sided adhesive tape, in a red box. the tape looks red as well but is actually dark grey when you remove the protecting film.

stuff works great!

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

thanks a lot i will check it out tomorrow

07ToOcOoLs

How do you remove the rear emblem? It doesnt look like you can fit some fishing line in between since the emblem is kind of embeded in the garnish... the only way I can see would be to use a small screwdriver but I dont wanna scratch up the paint, anyone have any tips>?

BZinn1

I used dental floss.......

Hyghgynx

Heat up your emblem with a hair dryer. Once heated, the adhesive will be more pliable to work with and enable the floss to 'cut' through it. Just be aware that there are alignment pins on the emblem. (Thus leaving holes on the naked garnish.) IIRC, the pins are located at 10 & 4'o clock. GL.

01msmis

you can re-apply it with 3m tape, or if you go to an auto body supplies store, they will have stuff for the emblem. It pretty much like the 3m tape but thinner.

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

I did it yesterday, re-applyed it with super glue worked like a charm. Its snowing right now ill post pics when it clears up

O5_TRD_tC

SUPER GLUE?!?

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

yeah why i dont plan on taking it off ever again...

Hyghgynx

You do know that eventually the emblem will chip...GL taking it off.

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

gettin rid of the car in about 2 months anyways...

O5_TRD_tC

another reason why not to buy used cars

-Super glued emblems

tCeeder

iTrader: (1)

super glue? God why??

deez

iTrader: (4)

Super glue will only dry out and crack. Flake off, and then there won't be an emblem

BlckdOutTC

iTrader: (1)

think its more reliable than thin double sided tape in my opinion...

tCeeder

iTrader: (1)

^ the 3M stuff i suggested is the same stuff they use to hold on bumper fascias, lip spoilers and side skirts/front lips. it's incredibly sticky and durable....not to mention waterproof and can withstand extreme heat. superglue can't