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05-10-2001, 03:51 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 6477
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Bennington, VT USA
Vehicle:2001 Impreza RS Aspen White |
How do I paint my front badge??
I've got a white RS and want to paint my front emblem badge. How do I go about it?? Thanks, Brett
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05-10-2001, 03:56 PM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 2704
Join Date: Oct 2000
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Tampa, FL
Vehicle:2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl |
http://www.i-club.com/mods/diy_badge.htm
I used goof-off and some rubbing instead of sandpaper, though. |
05-10-2001, 04:35 PM | #3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 6161
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Norfolk, VA
Vehicle:2001 2.5 RS STM 127.5 whp 131.5 ft/lb |
Just like the mod says. Pry it off with a pick, or small flathead screwdriver. I used the steel wool method to remove all the black inside.
USE TESTORS MODEL PAINT THAT YOU CAN GET AT ANY HOBBY STORE. Others have used a different king of paint and have had bubbles appear, and fading in the color. You may need to do a couple coats to get it to look even. On a side note, mounting a small light behind the badge before you install it will give you a neat look for night driving. I recommend mounting it with a switch so you don't get pulled over for it. I have a small strobe light mounted behind mine, that I got at Pep Boys. It requires a little cutting into the grill, but looks great. BRIAN |
05-10-2001, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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Member#: 2236
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Red Sox Nation w/ y2k4door
Vehicle:2000 Audi S4 silver/rally dirt brown |
I used finger nail polish remover, and it was clear as glass when I was done getting the paint off. I then used spray paint instead of testors. Looks good.....except for the damn super golue...stay from super glue!
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05-10-2001, 05:45 PM | #5 |
Techno Sapien
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Join Date: Oct 1999
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MWSOC
Location: Lawrence, KS
Vehicle:2019 Impreza Sport Lithium Red |
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05-10-2001, 06:10 PM | #6 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 6161
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Norfolk, VA
Vehicle:2001 2.5 RS STM 127.5 whp 131.5 ft/lb |
Do not follow the ChosenWon,
Use 3M double sided tape, it works great and if you ever feel like changing the color, it peels right off, and start over. I myself have two different badges, one is blue, the other is red. I haven't switched em around yet, but I think I will tommorrow. |
05-10-2001, 07:15 PM | #7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 3805
Join Date: Jan 2001
Chapter/Region:
International
Location: Paris, FR / Houston, TX
Vehicle:2011 STi Sedan SWP 2011 Outback ABP |
Goof off or nail polish remover and a rag works great for taking off the stock paint. However, instead of paint I used fingernail polish to repaint the back. No bubbles, looks slick and shiny, it's great. 3M double sided tape from autozone to hold it on, and if I want to change color, nail polish remover will make it quick and easy.
Xio |
05-10-2001, 08:35 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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TXIC
Location: Laredo, Texas
Vehicle:2011 Mitsu Outlander Sport (Ex-Suby owner X3) |
Or you can completely remove the paint and backlight it like me....hehehehe. it looks really different, and it doesnt cost $50 like the "H" or "A" backlights. mine only cost about $3.00 and some time
pm me for more info www.ae.utexas.edu/~castana/my_car.html |
05-10-2001, 10:08 PM | #9 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 5811
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Yelm/Lacey, Wa
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Anyone know what the active ingrediant is in Goof Off?? I was wondering if I could use some of my octane boost...er...(Toluene) to take the paint off
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05-11-2001, 02:09 AM | #10 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 4636
Join Date: Mar 2001
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia
Vehicle:2001 3.6 GC8 A-Spec Aspen White |
C-West grill......-sigh-
well anyways i painted mine white its real easy....look in the mod sections <IMG SRC="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1658695&a=12706492&p=48003313" border=0> [This message has been edited by Accurit (edited May 11, 2001).] |
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