I would like to have your response on something I'm considering.

Concerning the Lightning Logos on the side of the L's.

I am considering power coating the entire Logo to match my paint but leaving the bolt on the logo as is.

What do you think it would look like? The "Lightning" would blend into the paint and the "bolt" would stand out.

By the way, how does one get the logo off with destroying it?

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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, 4.10's, SuperChip/R9, super whites, Airaid w/10" Big Mouth, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop, clear corners
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette,
1949 Plymouth Coupe

[This message has been edited by FORDSALES (edited 09-08-2000).]

 

Give a call to SIXPIPES, he had a post on 8/28/2000, not on how to remove but they were installed using pins. He sould be able to give you some tips.


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try working a piece of fishing line behind it and using that to ease it out out of the fender. I have not tried this, but I got the tip from 2000BlackBolt....I believe his brother used this method.

 

BTW Jim, I like your idea of blacking out the Lightning part...

 

Jim,
I don't have a clue how to remove them,but when you find out how let me(us) know how you did it. Cuz I'd be up for having the same thing done...I'm all for the black out look.

Hitman

 

I just wanted to see if what I thinking about would look good.

I know the Logo would have to be heated with a hair blower type instrument to soften the stickem behind the logo than fishing line seems like a good idead.

I'll get in touch with SIXPIPES



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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, 4.10's, SuperChip/R9, super whites, Airaid w/10" Big Mouth, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop, clear corners
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette,
1949 Plymouth Coupe

 

I've seen a silver expedition with all the badges the same color it looked real sweet.

Mike

 

Jim, will the logos stand 400 degrees needed for powder coating? I dont think so. Regular paint may work and if you mess them up, they are available for about 15 bucks to replace.

 

The entire back surface area is 3m stickem with two pegs that go thru the sheet metal

 

My thought is that you have way too much time on your hands.

 

Alphadoggy

I just laughed, thanks.

You are right. Now that I'm on a sabbatical for awhile, I do nothing but think, what can I do next?

 

PD

I drove the L over to a powder coating company and they said they could do it.

I will drive back over to have them make sure with the temperature in mind.

Thanks
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PD
You are correct. I drove back over and had them take a better look. And they said, sorry, they couldn't do it.

So, I'll go another route.


[This message has been edited by FORDSALES (edited 09-09-2000).]

 

The pins can be reached by opening the doors and using an instrument to help push the locator pins out. You may also use fishing line but a blow dryer won't be much help because the adhesive requires a higher temperature than most hair dryers will reach. You really need to use a solvent like mineral spirits to soften the adhesive before removal. If you have a lot of time on your hands, I think you can reach the locator pins by taking the inner fender skirts off.

Anyway, I think you will like the quieted-down look of black emblems. It is also a heck of a lot cheaper than welding the locator pin holes and repainting the fender. Good luck and post some photos when you get it done.

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SIXPIPES

I thank you for you .02, big help

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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, 4.10's, SuperChip/R9, super whites, Airaid w/10" Big Mouth, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop, clear corners
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette,
1949 Plymouth Coupe

 

Jim,

If you had a black truck, you wouldn't have to worry about it!



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