2016 CX5 Touring Emblem Removal

[chip5]

I would like to remove the awd and skyactive emblems from the rear of my 2016 cx5. I have read on the forum that the skyactive can be removed using the heat and dental floss technique. Can anyone advise if this is true for the awd emblem? I am worried that the awd emblem is attached via pegs.

Thanks much!

 

[nXt]

There are non AWD CX5s, so I doubt they would make different hatch doors just for peg holes for the AWD emblem.
The Mazda emblem definitely has holes.

 

[Abbie Normal]

Recently did my '16 GT,no pegs behind the AWD emblem

 

[chip5]

Thank you both for the responses. Abbie Normal, I really like the photo! Clean look! My CX5 is black so I am also considering masking off the Mazda emblem and spray painting it black (rattle can). I'll post a photo when I get the awd and skyactive emblems removed.

Thanks again.

 

[52804x4]

. . . spray painting it black (rattle can). I'll post a photo when I get the awd and skyactive emblems removed.

Thanks again.

Look into Platsi Dip, instead of paint!

 

[Abbie Normal]

I plan on painting my logo too ,just trying to decide if I should experiment with the one on the vehicle or buy one and then swap once it's painted.

 

[VETJAZZ]

Plasti Dip works great and peels right off if you change your mind.

 

[Krul1]

I removed the badges the day I brought home my 2016...
sprayed wd-40 on badges let soak for a few minutes and then used about 12 inches braded fishing line wrapped around two ice cream sticks ( saves you fingers ) and just "sawed" them off

 

[chip5]

Emblem Removal Tips and Tricks

I wanted to share what my experience was so maybe others can have even more info.

I soaked the emblems (awd, skyactive, cx5) with some goo gone. I then used dental floss and worked the floss through the adhesive to remove the emblems. This left a large solid mass of adhesive on the car. I then sprayed the adhesive with wd40 and tried to remove it with a cloth. The adhesive was quite strong and I ended up getting a hairdryer and heating the adhesive to remove it. This took a lot of rubbing, but I finally got every last piece of adhesive off. I washed the hatch and when it dried I noticed all the scratches. In the process of rubbing the adhesive I had scratched the paint all around the adhesive area.

Needless to say I was freaked. I went to NAPA and bought some nu scratch remover and some ice wax. I was able to buff out all of the scratches, and everything looks fine now. I just wanted to share this info as it may help someone else.(boom04)

 

[chip5]

Thank you, great to know there is an option that is removable!

 

[VETJAZZ]

I wanted to share what my experience was so maybe others can have even more info.

I soaked the emblems (awd, skyactive, cx5) with some goo gone. I then used dental floss and worked the floss through the adhesive to remove the emblems. This left a large solid mass of adhesive on the car. I then sprayed the adhesive with wd40 and tried to remove it with a cloth. The adhesive was quite strong and I ended up getting a hairdryer and heating the adhesive to remove it. This took a lot of rubbing, but I finally got every last piece of adhesive off. I washed the hatch and when it dried I noticed all the scratches. In the process of rubbing the adhesive I had scratched the paint all around the adhesive area.

Needless to say I was freaked. I went to NAPA and bought some nu scratch remover and some ice wax. I was able to buff out all of the scratches, and everything looks fine now. I just wanted to share this info as it may help someone else.(boom04)

The remaining adhesive is tough to get off, but I find a little heat and mineral spirits works best. Then Meguires 105 cutting compound on a pad on my drill returns it to a new finish.