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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Hello everyone, just wondering how some of you have removed all of the ISF emblems/badges. I have done a bit of research and I know the obvious routes I can take such as dental floss and goo gone, but are there any other easier suggestions? I just ordered the black pearl set and I cant wait to put them on the ride. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Dental floss is pretty much it. Look for 3M Adhesive Remover (Industrial Strength) to speed up the process. Don't forget to wash and wax the applied areas afterward.

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Hello everyone, just wondering how some of you have removed all of the ISF emblems/badges. I have done a bit of research and I know the obvious routes I can take such as dental floss and goo gone, but are there any other easier suggestions? I just ordered the black pearl set and I cant wait to put them on the ride. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Leave the car in the sun for a couple hours, use a blow dryer to heat it up a bit more, then dental floss it.
Simple
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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arent there holes behind the emblems?
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Hair dryer/blow dryer and a thin plastic card/dental floss.

I did this awhile back but from what I remember, there are 2 holes behind the "LEXUS" logo on the trunk, 1 hole behind the "I" in the IS F, and 2 holes behind the "L" logo.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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^^^ Think you're right about the number of holes on each of the emblems.

I used the plastic pry tool that came with the BP kit from Sewell to get each emblem started. Then I used the dental floss and Goo Gone. I wouldn't have paid for the pry tool separately, but since it came with the kit I felt obliged to give it a try.... it worked pretty well.
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/2034.html
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Thank you guys for the replies! I'll have to get rid of this weird material dental floss that has the minty flavor added to it, I can't grip it!!! Hahaha but I really do appreciate the replies, I'll keep you guys posted. Oh, and to confirm the holes, there are 2 in each badge except for the F badge on the trunk which only has 1, but the Lexus writing has 2, the trunk emblem L has 2, the I in IS has 1 and that pretty much sums it up.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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Fishing line worked best for me.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DCoolBeans
use a blow dryer to heat it up a bit more, then dental floss it.
Simple

What I did, and yes there are holes behind the emblems.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Hmm, maybe I'll try the fishing line and a hair dryer. I'll keep everyone posted.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Sell ke the f emblems cheap
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Sell ke the f emblems cheap
me* don't trash them
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsanF
Hmm, maybe I'll try the fishing line and a hair dryer. I'll keep everyone posted.
make sure you either wear gloves or use a rag to hold the fishing line
they kinda hurt your hands

as for the holes, the rear F doesn't have any holes... wait... crap, i don't remember now...
the rear L has two
IS only has one on the S i think
the LEXUS has two if i remember right
the two side F logos has one each
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Rubbing alcohol or goo gone works well to remove the adhesive.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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The I on the rear has the hole. I just did my emblems today. No hairdryer...I just let the hot Texas sun do that for me lol. Wasn't a hard job at all. I relied on the sst removal tool u get from the sewell set. Worked like a charm and didn't scratch anything. Used the automotive bottle of Goo gone for the adhesive. Didn't even bother with floss too much
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