removing front and rear emblems??

[myspd3]

okay so i have a red speed3 and i want to remove the emblems to paint them black..i've seen it and (omg) it looks sick.
but i have no idea how to remove them and i've searched for a "how-to" but came up empty.
anyone want to post a detailed "how-to" or direct me to one?

[5-4-fighting]

okay so i have a red speed3 and i want to remove the emblems to paint them black..i've seen it and (omg) it looks sick.
but i have no idea how to remove them and i've searched for a "how-to" but came up empty.
anyone want to post a detailed "how-to" or direct me to one?


Can't speak for the front, but the rear can be heated up with a blow dryer to soften the adhesive, then pry loose with a plastic putty knife or equivalent. I assume it's all on eoiece in the rear. Just got my car, don't know much about it yet. Wax the area to remove residue. I want to do this so let me know if and when you do it, with details and pics after. Remember to take measurements of the original position to make for easier reinstall.

[PaPaSpeed]

Just heat up the rear one and use fishing line to get underneath the glue. Keep sawing the line back and forth til you can pull it off. The rear one has two pegs on the back that go into the two holes, so it line up correctly when you put it back on. Use 3M emblem double sided tape.
The front one has plastic pressure clips that hold it in place. Carefully squeeze them in and push out towards the front. There are about four of them if I remember. Just take your time, the clips will break if squeezed too hard. One of mine did, but since I ordered black ones from SU it didn't matter to me.
Good luck!

[myspd3]

Just heat up the rear one and use fishing line to get underneath the glue. Keep sawing the line back and forth til you can pull it off. The rear one has two pegs on the back that go into the two holes, so it line up correctly when you put it back on. Use 3M emblem double sided tape.
The front one has plastic pressure clips that hold it in place. Carefully squeeze them in and push out towards the front. There are about four of them if I remember. Just take your time, the clips will break if squeezed too hard. One of mine did, but since I ordered black ones from SU it didn't matter to me.
Good luck!

hmm i had no idea su sold them lol maybe i should buy them! (dunno)
but thanks doesn't sound too hard.

[myspd3]

Can't speak for the front, but the rear can be heated up with a blow dryer to soften the adhesive, then pry loose with a plastic putty knife or equivalent. I assume it's all on eoiece in the rear. Just got my car, don't know much about it yet. Wax the area to remove residue. I want to do this so let me know if and when you do it, with details and pics after. Remember to take measurements of the original position to make for easier reinstall.

thanks man. and if i do do it i'll be sure to post it

[myspd3]

(thought) i was just thinking do u guys think it would look weird if i have black emblems and oem wheels?

[Anna-chan]

okay so i have a red speed3 and i want to remove the emblems to paint them black..i've seen it and (omg) it looks sick.
but i have no idea how to remove them and i've searched for a "how-to" but came up empty.
anyone want to post a detailed "how-to" or direct me to one?

where were you this sunday?! we all painted ours at install day. if you want some help/company let me know. we have plenty of paint left.

[myspd3]

where were you this sunday?! we all painted ours at install day. if you want some help/company let me know. we have plenty of paint left.

i'm always working lol! i should have gone. thanks i'll let you know if i'm going to do it. i just don't know how it would look with the stock wheels.

[Anna-chan]

i'm always working lol! i should have gone. thanks i'll let you know if i'm going to do it. i just don't know how it would look with the stock wheels.

I have stock wheels too. Doesn't matter.

[USMCEvan]

The front is held on by 5 small clips - one top, two sides, two bottom. Pop you rhood and reach behind the emblem and feel around. You will feel the clips. Just push them inwards (towards the center of the emblem) and pop it out. Personally, I have broken the two side ones off, and the thing still sits on there just fine. I woul dalmost ALMOST recommend braking the two sides ones off just to make it easier to remove rather than fighting with all five clips each time you want to take it off, switch colors, and put it back on. I like to paint mine different colors so its handy.

But yeah, no biggie. The front is just a few clips. Make sure to take pics! :)

[CasMs3]

Im doing mine today!!!
excited...but dont know what kinda paint to use....
I have a TR MS3...
should i do Flat Black or Glossy Black..

ohh and possibly pick up a MS CAI and install it today too