removing emblems

[tbomb]

nope, the paint under the emblems wasnt any darker. there was a little bit of dirt buildup around where the emblems were, but it came off with bug and tar remover.

heres the final pics guys (sorry theyre so big, but ive been running around like a madman lately and didnt have time to shrink em.)

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[JDraper]

Hey TBomb, now yours looks like the back of mine!!! I took the lettering off of the back of mine too. Makes it a heckuva lot easier to wash and wax.

 

[aldive]

Nice, clean looking ride. You did good....

 

[tbomb]

thanks guys

 

[Stephen]

Looks good Tbomb.

 

[Rhett]

tbomb You're just gonna have to do something about that ugly green license plate.

 

[Slick]

I guess i'm still not clear on this one question.. Which year Explorers will leave holes after you take off the emblems? I have a 95 sport, and i want to remove the emblems, but i definetly dont want holes to fill. Please let me know thanks

Slick

 

[tbomb]

ok, this is just a guess, but i believe you DO have the holes. starting in 98, they used different emblems, where on my truck, each letter was separate. but my mom has a 97 and my sister has a 96 which is just one big emblem, so i think they have the holes to hold the bigger/heavier emblem.

hopefully someone with a 95 will reply here to get a definate answer.

 

[Cdexplorer]

Jas84....I know from experience that removing the "Ford" emblem on the 96 XLT does leave three holes. Two out wide and up a little and one in the middle and a little lower - kinda like two eyes and a nose. I replaced my ford with a "5.0" badge. I painted the "." with my touchup paint (it was red) and then lined it up. It didn't cover the holes perfectly but almost. I was able to cover two completely and the third one fell in the open space in the bottom part of the "5" Hope this helps...and if anybody knows if the "Explorer XLT" badge has holes could you let me know please. Thanks!

 

[kilroy]

To stop all doubts

There is a product that you can use that is safe for paints and all clear coats. You have to get it from a parts store that sells paint. It is wax and grease remover called paint prep. It will remove all adhesives and wax without harming the paint. It's also great to use before claybarring the finish.

 

[tbomb]

kilroy, thats exactly the answer i was looking for a few weeks ago, but oh well. the mineral spirits worked great anyway

 

[kilroy]

shoot, sorry I didnt see this when it was first posted, would have saved a lot of hassle eh?

OH well S**T happens

 

[jimbo74]

does my 1994 xlt have emblem holes if i take them off?

 

[ok89]

jim why do you care if it has holes?
You don't even have a hood or fenders

 

[tbomb]

jim why do you care if it has holes?
You don't even have a hood or fenders

thats a very good point

 

[X24]

How would you go about putting emblems on? What kind of adhesive would work best? Prep work?

 

[LStoudenmire]

Clean the area with alcohol then apply 3M Double sided Adhesive Tape. Usu. Can pick it up at a local auto parts store - Advance Auto, Auto Zone, Pep Boys. I have used it for emblems, window vent visors, etc. and never had it fail.

 

[X24]

isnt that stuff pretty thick thought? or is it paper thin? I need something that will be paper thin. What about silicon?

 

[sideswipe]

Acetone works better than Goo Gone on the sticky stuff, I've used both on PAINT. Just use only as much as you need (you wont need much), and wash & wax the area when youre done and you should be fine.

 

[X24]

anyone know how to get the FORD emblem out of the black piece on the tailgate?