John Laidlaw
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It's the same, or it was in the hot hatch world. I was part of a Vauxhall site, most of us had GSI's, GTE 16v's, but a few who owned 1.3 would badge them up as a GTE. It was so obvious. It's the same for AMG owners, you know what an AMG looks like, and anyone that isn't into cars would have no idea what an AMG badge was in the first place.
I will wrap the chrome stripe black and probably the badge as well
Hi, I've picked up some glue cleaner to do this Saturday, I do have a heat gun, but is it recommend to use a hairdryer?No, took it off, simple to do with a hairdryer as you would with badges, it's only plastic
Hi, I've picked up some glue cleaner to do this Saturday, I do have a heat gun, but is it recommend to use a hairdryer?
I've never removed plastic Chrome before, is there a risk of bubbling the paint with the gun? I'm not an adiot, so I won't be holding heat in the same place.They do exactly the same thing?
Just give heat to soften the adhesive.
I've never removed plastic Chrome before, is there a risk of bubbling the paint with the gun? I'm not an adiot, so I won't be holding heat in the same place.
Ok thanks, I don't think it's been repaired, but I suppose you never know!From experience I can tell you it will be fine as long as it’s original paint.
If that panel has had a repair you could be in for problems.
Ok thanks, I don't think it's been repaired, but I suppose you never know!
Cheers, will post up some pics after.Your car will look so much better without the chrome strips.
Just take your time, a little heat and some dental floss is a good tip.
Cheers, will post up some pics after.
Hi, I've picked up some glue cleaner to do this Saturday, I do have a heat gun, but is it recommend to use a hairdryer?
Thanks JBellIf you keep the glue warm it will rub off them polish with AG to remove any residue left
Thanks, does look better, cannot believe members didn't say anything begore!Good job , real improvement there’s no stopping you now !
Next for an AMG badge LOL
To be fair I know it's personal choice, but your car gets away with the AMG badge. If it wasn't for this site I would be none the wiser, and you clearly take care of it. I might start taking pics of "tarted" up none AMG's . I do appreciate the previous owner of my car doing the de-badge look, but why on earth did he not take of the plastic chrome strips?Good job , real improvement there’s no stopping you now !
Next for an AMG badge LOL