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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Removing and reinstalling emblems
How do I remove the little "holders on the various Rx7 emblems on the fenders and front piece? Want to remove for repainting then reinstall. Thanks
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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The what?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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ive always used dental floss and you jimmy it in there and tug on them forward little by little from each side.. it wont scratch your paint and wont break them
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Back in the day we called them "barrel clips". The floss method works (I used fishing line) but sometimes they can be stubborn on older cars. If at all possible, get behind them and push them out.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Heat gun, warm it up a little and it will pull right off. Clean the surface with Goo Gone and reinstall the new badge.

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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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cant you go in through the back and just pop them out with your thumb
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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I don't think so, not for the hood or the rear Mazda emblem at least. I don't know about the fender, I think they are just glued on without any alignment pins.
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sorry, but goo gone will take off the residue pretty good when you get them all the way off
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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I like that floss idea
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Thanks guys I will try the floss methood. Mine have the barrel clips.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Galaxysi
sorry, but goo gone will take off the residue pretty good when you get them all the way off
What do you mean?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
What do you mean?
mine had some tape residue left over on the paint, probably from previous owner since it doesnt sound like you have the same problem lol
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Oh, I had some very small and light residue that the Goo Gone can't get a rid of, but I covered it with the Efini badge

Have you try claybar?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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never tried. im interested too
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