Removing Explorer thing

Laddy · 08-28-2004, 08:46 PM

Is there a way to take off the thing on the back of the car that says explorer. Someone told me there would be holes there if I did

skinz · 08-28-2004, 08:56 PM

good question, i'd actually like to know the answer to that as well, can you take the ones off on the side of the car also?

*Ru Dawg* · 08-28-2004, 10:20 PM

This was done by somebody on the boards about a year ago or maybe longer. I don't remember who but I remmember seeing pics after the guy was done. I think he used a heat gun, but I would search the site first.

Drewfus04 · 08-28-2004, 10:28 PM

Why would you want to take off the emblems that give your truck a name?

dub20 · 08-28-2004, 10:35 PM

yeah i wanna loose both the explorer and sport badges off the rear hatch. the only thing holdin me back is the issue of whether they are just stuck on or have mounting holes left when removed

Brian97V8 · 08-29-2004, 09:20 AM

Laddy · 08-29-2004, 11:23 AM

The ones on the side arent there.. But I have explorer and sport on the back that I want to take off

DannyDynamite · 08-29-2004, 03:27 PM

Talk to X~Factor, he has removed all the emblems of his hatch..

*IAmTodd* · 08-29-2004, 03:45 PM

'98 and newer are only held on by tape. '97 and older have tape and pins.

skinz · 08-29-2004, 07:47 PM

i have 2002 how would you get the letters off?

*IAmTodd* · 08-29-2004, 08:06 PM

I've heard of people using fishing line between the letters and the body to "cut" the double sided tape. And stuff(I don't know what) to remove the rest of the adhesive.

**SoBeLover** · 08-29-2004, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewfus04

Why would you want to take off the emblems that give your truck a name?

Yeah, I think taking the emblems off is stupid. If you are an Explorer enthusiast why would you not be proud of what you drive. Just a thought

skinz · 08-30-2004, 04:21 PM

Def. been a lot of comments, but does anyone know exactly how to get them off ???

*IAmTodd* · 08-30-2004, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinz

Def. been a lot of comments, but does anyone know exactly how to get them off ???

I simple search for Emblem removal turns up this thread:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...emblem+removal

skinz · 08-30-2004, 07:37 PM

ok so i decided to finally just try it myself, and hope for the best. I used the fishing line like people had said to do, and simple put it between the letter and car and kinda pulled on it till it got the letter off enough to just pull it. Once i got all the letters off, i spayed goo-gone on the tape letters, let it sit for a few minutes, sprayed it on again, and then used a rag to kinda push up the tape. Tape was a lot of work coming off, you had to kinda push it so that it would start to role up, and usually only got little pieces at a time. But it did work, and everything looks great, now i just need a good wax over it later this week when i get time, and it will be perfect. thanks for the help......SKINZ

Laddy · 08-31-2004, 09:28 PM

I think I'll try that tomorrow afternoon

explorer4x493 · 09-21-2004, 06:19 PM

I took my V8 emblems off of the side and replaced them w/ 5.0 emblems. I used a hot blow dryer and fishing line. Just heat the badge until it starts to loosen up, then pull the fishing line through the sticky part. I think i just used rubbing alcohol to take the excess tacky part off. Tedious work though...

08-28-2004, 08:46 PM	#1
Laddy Wannabe Elite Explorer Texas '98 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 381 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Removing Explorer thing Is there a way to take off the thing on the back of the car that says explorer. Someone told me there would be holes there if I did __________________ Red '01 GMC Yukon: -12" Kicker Solo Baric L7, Directed Audio 1500D amp, Ported Box, 2 Sets Of Eclipse SC8264 Components, Kicker KX650.4 Amp, Clarion Deck. -16" MB Design Wheels, Dual Flowmaster Exhaust, Billet Grill, Limo Tint

08-28-2004, 10:20 PM	#3
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	This was done by somebody on the boards about a year ago or maybe longer. I don't remember who but I remmember seeing pics after the guy was done. I think he used a heat gun, but I would search the site first. __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-28-2004, 10:28 PM	#4
Drewfus04 Wannabe Elite Explorer Machias, Maine '98 Limited Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 163 Vehicle Specs	Why would you want to take off the emblems that give your truck a name? __________________ '98 Limited 4.0 V6 SOHC Exterior Mods: Brush guard, tail light guards, bug guard, window visors, hella 500's. Audio: Pioneer DEH-P5500MP, stock front/rear, (2) JL 12w6's in JL box, Volfenhag ZX-7170 1000w amp. My CarDomain My X Pics

08-29-2004, 09:20 AM	#6
Brian97V8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Hutchinson, Ks 97 XLT V8 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 668 Vehicle Specs	__________________ 1997 Explorer V8 302 - some power 1966 Mercury Comet V8 390 - more power Last edited by Brian97V8; 12-21-2005 at 08:29 PM.

08-29-2004, 11:23 AM	#7
Laddy Wannabe Elite Explorer Texas '98 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 381 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The ones on the side arent there.. But I have explorer and sport on the back that I want to take off __________________ Red '01 GMC Yukon: -12" Kicker Solo Baric L7, Directed Audio 1500D amp, Ported Box, 2 Sets Of Eclipse SC8264 Components, Kicker KX650.4 Amp, Clarion Deck. -16" MB Design Wheels, Dual Flowmaster Exhaust, Billet Grill, Limo Tint

08-28-2004, 08:56 PM	#2
skinz Wannabe Elite Explorer Rochester, new york 02 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	good question, i'd actually like to know the answer to that as well, can you take the ones off on the side of the car also?

08-28-2004, 10:35 PM	#5
dub20 Wannabe Elite Explorer tupelo, ms still lookin Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	yeah i wanna loose both the explorer and sport badges off the rear hatch. the only thing holdin me back is the issue of whether they are just stuck on or have mounting holes left when removed

08-29-2004, 03:27 PM	#8
DannyDynamite Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, New York '96 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 366 Vehicle Specs	Talk to X~Factor, he has removed all the emblems of his hatch.. __________________ *1996 Explorer XLT 2WD.* My Ford Page Daily!

08-29-2004, 03:45 PM	#9
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,764 Vehicle Specs	'98 and newer are only held on by tape. '97 and older have tape and pins. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

08-29-2004, 07:47 PM	#10
skinz Wannabe Elite Explorer Rochester, new york 02 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	i have 2002 how would you get the letters off?

08-29-2004, 08:06 PM	#11
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,764 Vehicle Specs	I've heard of people using fishing line between the letters and the body to "cut" the double sided tape. And stuff(I don't know what) to remove the rest of the adhesive. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

08-30-2004, 04:21 PM	#13
skinz Wannabe Elite Explorer Rochester, new york 02 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	Def. been a lot of comments, but does anyone know exactly how to get them off ???

08-30-2004, 07:37 PM	#15
skinz Wannabe Elite Explorer Rochester, new york 02 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	ok so i decided to finally just try it myself, and hope for the best. I used the fishing line like people had said to do, and simple put it between the letter and car and kinda pulled on it till it got the letter off enough to just pull it. Once i got all the letters off, i spayed goo-gone on the tape letters, let it sit for a few minutes, sprayed it on again, and then used a rag to kinda push up the tape. Tape was a lot of work coming off, you had to kinda push it so that it would start to role up, and usually only got little pieces at a time. But it did work, and everything looks great, now i just need a good wax over it later this week when i get time, and it will be perfect. thanks for the help......SKINZ

08-31-2004, 09:28 PM	#16
Laddy Wannabe Elite Explorer Texas '98 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 381 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I think I'll try that tomorrow afternoon __________________ Red '01 GMC Yukon: -12" Kicker Solo Baric L7, Directed Audio 1500D amp, Ported Box, 2 Sets Of Eclipse SC8264 Components, Kicker KX650.4 Amp, Clarion Deck. -16" MB Design Wheels, Dual Flowmaster Exhaust, Billet Grill, Limo Tint

09-21-2004, 06:19 PM	#17
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	I took my V8 emblems off of the side and replaced them w/ 5.0 emblems. I used a hot blow dryer and fishing line. Just heat the badge until it starts to loosen up, then pull the fishing line through the sticky part. I think i just used rubbing alcohol to take the excess tacky part off. Tedious work though... __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1