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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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I used grinder on mine.........Came right off.

I twisted the letters off and then used micro fiber towel to remove the glue
kinda like this grinder??
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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When removing the adhesive behind the letters, DO NOT EXCESSIVELY USE YOUR FINGERNAILS TO SCRAPE IT OFF!! I can't stress this enough! i learned the hard way, the first 2 letters i took off now have minor scratches in the area where I was trying to peel away the adhesive with my fingernail.
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I made this same mistake. I used a little polish and wax and it's much less noticeable now but a little more patience would have prevent it from happening. Take it slow and easy and hopefully it'll look this good or better:

 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I actually like the lettering left on. I guess i'm the only one.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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I too like all of the lettering/badging
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Too off balance for me. Plus, it makes the car stand out a little more in an ever increasing world full of G35 sedans.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RocketG35
How would you get the lettering straight and the spacing accurate?
The lettering comes on a stincle so it's spaced evenly but if you want to reapply the same lettering you removed then one must be creative...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Two pages for what should have been a search...........
Oh well, here's the skinny on removal..........
1. Fishing line.....stronger than floss
2. GooGone......keeps you from scratching surface
3. Scratch X.....blends in the paint removes shadows
4. Good quality wax.......don't use circular motions...back and forth
5. Wipe area with micro-fiber towels...no lint or dust
There you go Garys formula on making your back side cleaner...oh yea, take your time!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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IMO, I like the lettering left on.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Thanks for all the imput.

I'll post pics of my progress.

Wish me luck.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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i kind of like my infiniti emblem haha... anyone?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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what are the possibilities of having discoloration due to sun once you remove the lettering???
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian 06G
kinda like this grinder??
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Goo Gone?? Save your time , got a 3-M Eraser wheel Put in the chuck of your elec. or phenu .drill 1200-1500 rpm and drag the wheel against the rotation This will remove adhesive w/o paint damage..Ask any autobody/paint guy!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Truth
I actually like the lettering left on. I guess i'm the only one.
No, you're not.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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ok, busy this week tinting the windows...but bought the goo gone and fishing line...before i venture though...

has anyone experienced paint fading behind the lettering???

i'm trying not to go the repaint route and my last concern is the paint that hasn't faded behind the letters/numbers.

thoughts?!?...comments?!?!?
 
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