'12 Max debadging burger w/o filling pin holes
06-02-2013, 09:45 AM
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'12 Max debadging burger w/o filling pin holes
I read on another forum that the burger on a '11 was only glued on and doesn't have the pin holes that would need to be filled.
Is this also true for the '12, is it only glued on?
Has anyone else tried removing the burger off thier '12 yet?
I don't want to remove it and then find the pin holes. I figured I can remove the inside of the trunk and check but ya know that's effort
Is this also true for the '12, is it only glued on?
Has anyone else tried removing the burger off thier '12 yet?
I don't want to remove it and then find the pin holes. I figured I can remove the inside of the trunk and check but ya know that's effort
06-02-2013, 10:12 AM
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Except for a few minor visual changes the 2011 and 2012 models are basically identical. It would be highly unlikly that Nissan would change the trunk lid manufacturing process by drilling in a couple of holes to mount the emblem. Maybe when the 8th gen comes out, but not now when the 7th gen is coming to a close.
06-02-2013, 02:06 PM
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I used the fishing line like ghozt said with no problems. An alternative to the fishing line is wax dental floss. I've heard that people like to use this in case they get too close to the paint, the wax on the floss adds as a protectant
06-02-2013, 04:17 PM
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Like other's said, hot day + blow dryer (indirect heat). Dental floss works fine but is more brittle than fishing line. Just take your time and don't worry about the leftover residue.
Once the emblems are gone, spray bug and tar remover over the area and let it sit for like 5 min. You should be able to peel off the bigger chunks with your fingers.
The remaining smaller pieces, soak those in a solvent like Goo Gone. Let it sit (but not dry) for several minutes. It should wipe of with a microfiber towel. you may have to apply slight pressure. Just remember, back and forth only ... NO CIRCLES.
Wash that area as you normally would ... dry and wax <--- this is important. The paint you just exposed has ZERO protection.
ps. don't be surprised if you still see the outline of the letters at CERTAIN angles. This is especially true on darker cars. A summer's worth of sun and regular washing/waxing will take care of it.
Drink a beer and admire the CLEAN-ness.
Once the emblems are gone, spray bug and tar remover over the area and let it sit for like 5 min. You should be able to peel off the bigger chunks with your fingers.
The remaining smaller pieces, soak those in a solvent like Goo Gone. Let it sit (but not dry) for several minutes. It should wipe of with a microfiber towel. you may have to apply slight pressure. Just remember, back and forth only ... NO CIRCLES.
Wash that area as you normally would ... dry and wax <--- this is important. The paint you just exposed has ZERO protection.
ps. don't be surprised if you still see the outline of the letters at CERTAIN angles. This is especially true on darker cars. A summer's worth of sun and regular washing/waxing will take care of it.
Drink a beer and admire the CLEAN-ness.
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06-02-2013, 05:53 PM
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you guys do know 3m makes a tool for removing the glue right i have one that has been with me for like 5 years and works like a champ,removes all glue in like then 30 secs.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063VT0G
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063VT0G
06-04-2013, 11:07 PM
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Okk so tonites plan was to swap out the air filter for a K&N, Debadge and remove/prep the grill. Got the first two done. The air filter def needed a change, had the car a week...picked it up certified per-owned - sales guy says they go through this crazy inspection(BS) you think they would have checked the air filter. Car has 15.5k on it. Anyways here are some pics I took from my phone of .... Ill take better pics next time.
06-07-2013, 06:22 PM
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So after a busy week I have a new shiny car to show.
Got a 35% tint all around, painted the grill and got it detailed. That went with the debadge and air filter change earlier in the week. Next I want to get a flush mount for my ipad and springs to lower it.
Got a 35% tint all around, painted the grill and got it detailed. That went with the debadge and air filter change earlier in the week. Next I want to get a flush mount for my ipad and springs to lower it.
06-07-2013, 07:17 PM
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06-07-2013, 08:19 PM
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Got license plate LEDs and trunk LEDs from vLEDs ... they look good too.
Both companies are pretty reputable.
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