Car getting painted. Question about badges

[Jspec7m88]

Here in about 2 weeks, I'll be having my car repainted the factory Blue paint. I was wanting to paint the trim as well because many Supra owners with aftermarket paint have done this and it brings out a much more up-to-date look. Well I just realized about 3 days ago that the ones who painted their car and trim...also have their "turbo" and "TOYOTA SUPRA" badges still there. I believe the "turbo" badge is removable...but the Toyota Supra emblem...this seems to be part of the molding. This also seems almost impossible to mask up. If you have or know anyone who has done this without debadging your car, help would be appreciated.

-Jeff

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

From expereience at Junk yards. And looking at all my turbo badges.. I believe its just glued to the back of the car.

Not sure what other emblem your thinking of. The Supra logo on the trim or the Hood decal.

 

[Jspec7m88]

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On my other Supra, I do recall accidentally peeling back the "TURBO" badge...but the "TOYOTA SUPRA" on the back is what I was referring to.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Oh see I was thinking <88. Oh well then I have no clue. sorry heh.

 

[Jspec7m88]

Want me to confuse you? My car is an 88.:naughty: :naughty:

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Which is why I assumed by your username!

 

[Jspec7m88]

hehe. Yeah, I've got 89+ Tails (obviously).

 

[supra90turbo]

Have the car painted, then if you decide you don't like the way the badges look painted, then lightly sand them by hand with 400grit attached to a small sanding block.
Paint them carefully by hand with something like testors model paint. GrimJack did this some time ago and his came out great.

 

[Jspec7m88]

Well I started thinking about something like that...but I just honestly wasn't sure how people were doing it. I'll have to surf a little and see if I can find one that's been completely painted over...Thanks.

 

[Jeff Lange]

A lot of people completely paint it over. Best way is to get it all painted, then paint the emblems back to white.

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

^ what he said

Just make sure to rough up the clear a little bit first

 

[Jspec7m88]

Oki doki! It won't be getting painted for 2-3 weeks, but I'll be sure to just spray everything. Do you mean to rough up the clear of the lettering so it has more to stick to?

 

[supra90turbo]

Yeah. Just make it enough so that the paint will stick to it without any problems. 800 grit should do the trick, actually.
Then the painting really requires patience and a steady hand.

::EDIT!!!::
I knew Dave did this...
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3283

BAM! Any questions, I'm sure he'd be glad to help ya!

 

[tekdeus]

I'm planning on grinding the letters down smooth and putting the Mk4 "Supra turbo" badge on the hatch for a more modern look.

 

[supra90turbo]

I don't know about "grinding" them down, and MKIV badge? eww.

 

[Rajunz]

It's really easy. GO to a crafts store like Michael's or a model car shop and buy Testor's paint stick. It's like a magic marker but has paint in it. It's enamal paint so it will be permenant and it's fairly easy to apply.