De-badge Or Not To De-badge?

[muradx]

I just got my IS200, i have noticed, and it was advertised as such, that it is badged in gold. Im not a big fan as the gold is ever so slightly fading. The "L" (front grill and back) the "Lexus" and the "IS200" badges are all like this.

I was thinking about removing everything on the back and changing the font grill to a "TRD" one or one that looks like a TRD one.

My question to LOC members is, is this a suitable move for a standard non mod 2000 reg SE Auto Navigator and if so whats the best way to do it, just yank the badges off?.... wont that leave unsightly marks on the car where the badges used to be? How to remove them?

Please advise, especially if you have done it to so i can learn from your experience.

PS. I know its not the biggest or most technical mod in the world but thats why you guys are here... to advise and reassure :D

[Adie]

To debadge use a hairdryer and some fishing line :D

[Brettster]

I prefer to leave the badges on, as im a shallow person and I want everyone to know what kind of car is in front of them lol

anyway most people have good results throwing some very hot water over stuck on letter's, then using a hair dryer and some dental floss, fishing line to cut thru the adheasive. after that use some thing like T-cut to get rid of the sticky outline and blend in the colours.

this has been discussed alot so there are some usefull hints and tips to be found using the Seach feature. good luck

[muradx]

oops didnt realise, im searching right now.

Thanks peeps

[Rob's Lexx]

i too prefer the badged look. if i were you and you weren't too keen on the gold, how about de-badge it and then slap on some gunmetal grey or silver emblems/wording!!! that'll look the part mate.

[GALLA_4]

Less is more!

[Bazza]

heres one i did earlier !

:)

[aido]

Just looking at your sig there Baz, did you used to have a GS as well then?

Those black pearl badges look ace mate on your car :)

[MrADeveci]

Less is more!

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Is that what she tells you? ;)

[GALLA_4]

Less is more!

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Is that what she tells you? ;)

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Leave your sister out of this Ahmet!!!!!

[MartinC]

Can't make my mind up on this car, previous cars I have just debadged and left it like that forever, but this one...... I dunno

I removed the badges from the rear leaving the 'L' in the centre, but I'm not sure if I'd rather have em all back again

[Kremmen]

I debadged mine not long after getting it but I found it just didn't look right so I put them back on again.

[SHAHZ]

Take it all off have a look here & here :)