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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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I would like to remove the "IS" permanently from the trunk of the car. It doesn't do anything for me and I don't like chrome. My question is, for those of you who have debadged/removed the "IS" on a 2011 ISF, are there holes anywhere pre-drilled into the trunk? I haven't gotten a clear answer on this. A few said "I think so" or "I'm not sure". Does anyone know for certain if there are holes or not behind the "IS" on a 2011 ISF? Thanks in advance guys.

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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I'm sure it's just double sided tape. look at all the other debadged IS 250/350
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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^^^ I have heard though that there are holes - that's why I was trying to make sure. I would "assume" it would be the same as a ISx50 - but we all know what happens when you assume...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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try it out...let us know...LOL Dude, why would there be holes? The letters are WAY too small, there's no need for holes.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Don't shoot the messenger...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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just [search and] do it.....you'll do a lot of people a favor of doing it first.

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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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From the Black Chrome Emblem Replacements ive seen online, it looks to be only double sided tape holding the "IS" in place??? Not sure bro??? But post pics when your done so we have an idea of what a debaged "IS" F looks like
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not trying to thread jack but are there holes for a 2010 F? LEXUS and the IS?
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Originally Posted by 2ndGF
I would like to remove the "IS" permanently from the trunk of the car. It doesn't do anything for me and I don't like chrome. My question is, for those of you who have debadged/removed the "IS" on a 2011 ISF, are there holes anywhere pre-drilled into the trunk? I haven't gotten a clear answer on this. A few said "I think so" or "I'm not sure". Does anyone know for certain if there are holes or not behind the "IS" on a 2011 ISF? Thanks in advance guys.

Gil
Look at Post #29:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...emblems-2.html

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^^^ Thanx! I was searching keyword "badge" "debadge" "trunk holes" - low and behold it was under emblem! A little hidden

...So YES, there are holes and the "I" and the "F" have tabs - the "LEXUS" emblem also has tabs

...so there ya go Tommy, don't assume





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Originally Posted by 2ndGF
^^^ Thanx! I was searching keyword "badge" "debadge" "trunk holes" - low and behold it was under emblem! A little hidden

...So YES, there are holes and the "I" and the "F" have tabs - the "LEXUS" emblem also has tabs

...so there ya go Tommy, don't assume





Just get rid of the S. Its going to look better with only I F. lol
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I told you to do a search Gil
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Dang good find bro! So I guess you wont be debadging huh? I wouldnt want to leave those unsightly holes on my trunk... yikes...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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I can confirm that you will have a hole. I shaved mine. Another option I've seen some members on here do is use the touch up paint on paper then cutting it out with a hole puncher and sticking it on the trunk over the holes.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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^^^ Looks nice came out clean. - I dodnt know about the paper and a hole punched, lol - one car wash and its done!
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