DeBadge / Remove Emblems How-To [pics] - Page 7 - Toyota Yaris Forums

naossoan · 05-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Good guide but what I did worked equally well and was a bit easy.

1. Spray a tiny bit of WD40 behind the embles
2. Wait 5 mins
3. Peel off the emblems either by hand or with some dental floss. Sinc eI didn't have any dental floss I just ripped them off by hand right to left.
4. Clean off whatever adhesive is left with Goo Off automotive cleaner, which will be very minimal as WD40 worked to loosen it up.
5. Clean the paint. I used Mcguires paint cleaner.
6. Wax! (I skipped this part cuz I had no time and I just waxed my whole car 3 weeks ago so I'll wax over that part when I wax it again later :)

Enojy the lack of emblems on your car!

Pitt Yaris · 05-21-2009, 10:13 PM

Saw two hatchbacks side by side today on the highway, one had ALL emblems on back taken off. Needless to say, it didn't look good without the middle toyota logo.

hasher22 · 05-23-2009, 07:23 AM

it needs the netz or the toyota logo in the middle.....because it has the 2 holes and the groove......yes i agree it needs the middle logo

eht13 · 06-04-2009, 11:16 AM

I first debadged only the "Toyota" on the left of my sedan trunk, but then a couple weeks later I couldn't resist also debadging the "Yaris" on the right too. So now it's nice and clean and balanced, with only the Toyota logo remaining in the middle.

I did them both with just some dental floss and a wax detailing wipe to help clean up after. They were both pretty easy, but the "Toyota" was a little easier than the "Yaris" because it's a little smaller, with thinner letters, so therefore had less adhesive on the back holding it on. The dental floss broke a couple of times on the "Yaris".

Also made a point of saving both badges so that I can always reattach them later or give them to a buyer/dealer when I sell or trade the car (way down the road, no time soon

).

eht13 · 06-08-2009, 04:23 PM

I'm now thinking that I may have jumped the gun a little with the debadging of the "Yaris" on the right (but I don't regret debadging the "Toyota" on the left at all, I like having that gone). So if I do decide to put the "Yaris" back on, I was wondering...

- Has anyone rebadged the "Yaris" in a different position than its original one (on the sedan)?
- Has anyone blacked out the "Yaris" (especially if on a white sedan) while keeping the Toyota logo in the middle chrome? I will probably leave the "Yaris" chrome too, but curious.
- Has anyone used "3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive", instead of the "3M Body Molding Tape" that seems to be used pretty often for rebadging?
Thanks.

StefanVVTi · 06-09-2009, 01:03 PM

I removed the Toyota badges(front/back) and did this...applied 3M black carbon foil! The one on the trunk looks the same! Better pictures coming by the end of the week!

TinyGiant · 06-09-2009, 01:28 PM

i added your method to my debadge thread :)

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9675

eht13 · 06-17-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eht13

So if I do decide to put the "Yaris" back on...

Well, I did end up reattaching both badges, and in their original positions (with the "Toyota" on the left and the "Yaris" on the right). Measured and marked off their positions to make sure they were even and level, and used the 3M Emblem Adhesive. Oh well, I guess debadging just wasn't for me after all.

marcus · 06-17-2009, 12:37 PM

i did this last weekend.. didnt even have to use a hairdryer.. just dental floss.. just put vitz on the back and got rid of toyota and yaris emblem.. looks cleaner..also installed netz emblem on the front..using a pinky it takes 10 seconds to pry the front emblem..

hexengon · 05-06-2010, 04:00 AM

anyone have instruction on how to remove the front emblem bolted on

limey163 · 01-18-2011, 01:05 PM

LOL that made my day Dylan, that was hilarious!!!

Strider · 07-01-2011, 07:49 AM

DONE!!!!! - Took 5min with a morning cup of coffee. No heating, just lightly "sawed" through with the fishing line, rubbed off the excess tacky clue, quick wipe down and done. She gets a wax job at the SPA tomorrow, so all perfect after that. Thanks for this.

Will post pics tomorrow after she is all polished up.

Strider · 07-05-2011, 10:39 AM

Smooth

chewychewbacca · 07-05-2011, 10:59 AM

All I did was take some fishing line and basically went underneath it working my way through the emblem. I was able to take it off after that pretty easily. Peeled off the left over glue and used some 3m rubbing compound to blend in the newly exposed paint.

Jason@SportsCar · 08-23-2011, 06:45 PM

Fishing line is way to much work. I use a vinyl application squeegee, knocks the emblems right off, without scratching the paint.

cali yaris · 08-23-2011, 07:08 PM

I've never had fishing line take more than about 30 seconds, but the squeegee looks like it would work too.

Blue Beast · 09-04-2011, 09:46 AM

The fishing line worked great and very easy to do. There is a fishing line that is braided instead of mono or plastic material and
kind of the same as super high strength dental floss. I used Berkley Power Pro 30 lb. test which is the diameter of 6 lb. mono.
The stuff that's called Spider Wire is the same deal and can be purchased at any Walmart if you don't have a buddy who has some
in their tackle box. It slices through the adhesive like a hot knife through butter! Thanks for the tip on the fishing line method!

beebosaur · 09-15-2011, 02:51 PM

Where can I find the 3G tape used to rebadge after I paint my emblem? Home depot had a few types but wasn't sure whic one works best..

05-23-2009, 07:23 AM	#111
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	it needs the netz or the toyota logo in the middle.....because it has the 2 holes and the groove......yes i agree it needs the middle logo __________________

06-09-2009, 01:28 PM	#115
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i added your method to my debadge thread :) http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9675 __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

08-23-2011, 06:45 PM	#123
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	Fishing line is way to much work. I use a vinyl application squeegee, knocks the emblems right off, without scratching the paint. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

08-23-2011, 07:08 PM	#124
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I've never had fishing line take more than about 30 seconds, but the squeegee looks like it would work too. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-21-2009, 06:03 PM	#109
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	Good guide but what I did worked equally well and was a bit easy. 1. Spray a tiny bit of WD40 behind the embles 2. Wait 5 mins 3. Peel off the emblems either by hand or with some dental floss. Sinc eI didn't have any dental floss I just ripped them off by hand right to left. 4. Clean off whatever adhesive is left with Goo Off automotive cleaner, which will be very minimal as WD40 worked to loosen it up. 5. Clean the paint. I used Mcguires paint cleaner. 6. Wax! (I skipped this part cuz I had no time and I just waxed my whole car 3 weeks ago so I'll wax over that part when I wax it again later :) Enojy the lack of emblems on your car!

05-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#110
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Saw two hatchbacks side by side today on the highway, one had ALL emblems on back taken off. Needless to say, it didn't look good without the middle toyota logo.

06-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#112
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	I first debadged only the "Toyota" on the left of my sedan trunk, but then a couple weeks later I couldn't resist also debadging the "Yaris" on the right too. So now it's nice and clean and balanced, with only the Toyota logo remaining in the middle. I did them both with just some dental floss and a wax detailing wipe to help clean up after. They were both pretty easy, but the "Toyota" was a little easier than the "Yaris" because it's a little smaller, with thinner letters, so therefore had less adhesive on the back holding it on. The dental floss broke a couple of times on the "Yaris". Also made a point of saving both badges so that I can always reattach them later or give them to a buyer/dealer when I sell or trade the car (way down the road, no time soon ).

06-08-2009, 04:23 PM	#113
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	I'm now thinking that I may have jumped the gun a little with the debadging of the "Yaris" on the right (but I don't regret debadging the "Toyota" on the left at all, I like having that gone). So if I do decide to put the "Yaris" back on, I was wondering... - Has anyone rebadged the "Yaris" in a different position than its original one (on the sedan)? - Has anyone blacked out the "Yaris" (especially if on a white sedan) while keeping the Toyota logo in the middle chrome? I will probably leave the "Yaris" chrome too, but curious. - Has anyone used "3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive", instead of the "3M Body Molding Tape" that seems to be used pretty often for rebadging? Thanks.

06-17-2009, 12:37 PM	#117
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i did this last weekend.. didnt even have to use a hairdryer.. just dental floss.. just put vitz on the back and got rid of toyota and yaris emblem.. looks cleaner..also installed netz emblem on the front..using a pinky it takes 10 seconds to pry the front emblem..

05-06-2010, 04:00 AM	#118
hexengon Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bby Posts: 10	anyone have instruction on how to remove the front emblem bolted on

01-18-2011, 01:05 PM	#119
limey163 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Black 2D Hatch Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FL Posts: 45	LOL that made my day Dylan, that was hilarious!!!

07-01-2011, 07:49 AM	#120
Strider Drives: 2010 Blaze Blue 4-door Hatch Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 14	DONE!!!!! - Took 5min with a morning cup of coffee. No heating, just lightly "sawed" through with the fishing line, rubbed off the excess tacky clue, quick wipe down and done. She gets a wax job at the SPA tomorrow, so all perfect after that. Thanks for this. Will post pics tomorrow after she is all polished up.

07-05-2011, 10:39 AM	#121
Strider Drives: 2010 Blaze Blue 4-door Hatch Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 14	Smooth

07-05-2011, 10:59 AM	#122
chewychewbacca Drives: 08 Yaris S 3Dr Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 49	All I did was take some fishing line and basically went underneath it working my way through the emblem. I was able to take it off after that pretty easily. Peeled off the left over glue and used some 3m rubbing compound to blend in the newly exposed paint.

09-15-2011, 02:51 PM	#126
beebosaur Drives: 2011 Super White 5 door hatch Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fullerton Posts: 82	Where can I find the 3G tape used to rebadge after I paint my emblem? Home depot had a few types but wasn't sure whic one works best..