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Has anyone changes the emblems to matte black?

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#1 ·
Is it easy to do with heat gun? I found on ebay with adhesive on the back. Any one try it?
Thank you for your feedback.
 

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It's easy. Have you already removed the chrome badges? Use of a heat gun isn't necessary BUT, it enhances the adhesiveness of the tape so it is recommended. Heat the surface and lightly warm the emblem and then immediately apply, press and hold and then once it cools.

I bought the trunk badge in black likely from the same seller as you on ebay but haven't put it on yet. Debating on a color change on the car so I'm going to wait to see what I decide, but it is part of my chrome delete project. Just need the pillar emblems, side grill tri-vents (carbon fiber replacements are being shipped now) and swap out the trunk badge and all the chrome on the car will be deleted.

What color is your car? Make sure you post pics once done!
 
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It's easy. Have you already removed the chrome badges? Use of a heat gun isn't necessary BUT, it enhances the adhesiveness of the tape so it is recommended. Heat the surface and lightly warm the emblem and then immediately apply, press and hold and then once it cools.

I bought the trunk badge in black likely from the same seller as you on ebay but haven't put it on yet. Debating on a color change on the car so I'm going to wait to see what I decide, but it is part of my chrome delete project. Just need the pillar emblems, side grill tri-vents (carbon fiber replacements are being shipped now) and swap out the trunk badge and all the chrome on the car will be deleted.

What color is your car? Make sure you post pics once done!
When you remove the chrome emblems I assume you slightly heat and use a string to remove, clean and polish surface and apply? Thanks for you help! I have a white GTMC. I am thinking of chrome delete in the rear on the trunk as well and possibly wrapping the top in black.
 

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#3 ·
If you mean to remove existing emblem, use dental floss.
First, frame the existing emblem by applying painters tape above, below, and both front and back to keep the exact placement! Floss underneath emblem in a back and forth 'sawing motion.' Clean off remaining residue/adhesive with "Goo Gone" or other clear-coat/paint friendly product.