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Old 04-06-2007 | 12:13 AM
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do dealers debadge

does any one know if the dealers do debadging? i want just the letters off
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 12:34 AM
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Highly doubt that they do, but hairdryer and floss is the way to go.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 12:51 AM
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I doubt they would do that. First off they are taking off advertising for them. Second they could scratch or damage the paint and then be responsible for it.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 01:03 AM
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Just do it yourself. You will be more careful than the dealer will. It is simple. Heat with hairdryer, floss to remove letters, goo gone for the residue, clean, and last but not least a new coat of wax.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 02:44 AM
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I didnt use floss, if you hold the hairdryer there long enough they will lift right off.......And ya, goo gone or oops will remove the residue...
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 02:54 AM
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I know of a few dealers in CA who will do it, but they wanted to charge me my first born, just do it yourself.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 07:00 AM
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Come on, do it yourself!!! Even a caveman can do it ))))
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 10:00 AM
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Better off doing it yourself! Only you will treat your G like is should be treated...
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 10:05 AM
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I did mine in the summer and did not even need a hair dryer.

Adhesive remover, dental floss and car wax was all I used.

If I had to do it again though, I would use fishing line. Dental floss breaks a lot.

Side molding is another story, I would use a heat gun for that.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 6MTzer
I did mine in the summer and did not even need a hair dryer.

Adhesive remover, dental floss and car wax was all I used.

If I had to do it again though, I would use fishing line. Dental floss breaks a lot.

Side molding is another story, I would use a heat gun for that.
The side moldings are just taped on there? I thought there would be holes in the door panels for those.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 10:33 AM
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The side moldings are just taped on there? I thought there would be holes in the door panels for those.
Nope, double sided tape. Very good double sided tape.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 10:39 AM
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Some dealers will do it. It's just like when you aske hem to remove there advertisement from your car. But I am on the same boat with everyone else do it yourself!
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 11:32 AM
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We would do it but it depends on the tech that gets it. Some will just yank it off and pray others take the time to use adhesive remover, heatgun, fishing line and wax on it to make sure it doesnt leave marks. But it is better to just do it yourself its so easy a caveman can do it. just take your time
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 6MTzer
Nope, double sided tape. Very good double sided tape.
You 100% sure about that? I don't think that's the case...if it were, I would have removed mine many months ago..... Can anyone else confirm?

I see you have coupe, and this is a sedan section & both cars could be different in that respect.
 
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Old 04-06-2007 | 02:24 PM
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Some do. I know when my Dad bought his E39 M5 there was a factory option for "Model Delete"
 


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