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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Default Whats the best way to shave the rear nissan emblem?

1. Blow Dryer
2. Floss
3. Goo Gone

Did i get that right
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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yeah... everything except the part where you'll have holes in your trunk.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bender
yeah... everything except the part where you'll have holes in your trunk.
serious?

I saw somebodys Z today, it was shaved and clean WTF.....

but it had a small spoiler, it didnt look like it was covering the where the emblem goes.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TheGest
serious?

I saw somebodys Z today, it was shaved and clean WTF.....

but it had a small spoiler, it didnt look like it was covering the where the emblem goes.
He might have had the whole thing repainted. You can also just tape up around the whole. Add a bit of bondo, sand, and cover with touch up paint. It'll look like a monet "good from far but far from good"
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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The 350z emblem comes off the clean. The nissan one does not.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bender
The 350z emblem comes off the clean. The nissan one does not.
damn nissan ****ed us over, I had the G35 and the Infinti Emblem came of clean
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheGest
damn nissan ****ed us over, I had the G35 and the Infinti Emblem came of clean
Perfect excuse to get a cf hatch . But to answer your question on the 1st post. Yes you got it right. I would tape a sheet of paper towel to soak up any goo gone over spray. A bit **** but save time from cleaning.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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It took me a long time trying to remove the excess glue. Leave the googone for a couple of mins before you start rubbing.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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It took me a long time trying to remove the excess glue. Leave the googone for a couple of mins before you start rubbing.
But then your left with two holes
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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I just went for it with some goo gone and some dental floss. 30 minutes later I had a nissan emblem in my hand and 2 holes in my hatch.


So I slapped some painter's tape over it, drew a with a sharpie and drove to the body shop. I had a burn in my paint and I had them fill my wiper hole as well.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Yep, Here they are:



This is what I did for awhile:



Now:



Thinking about going back to the Z emblem.



But, it sure would be nice shaved:



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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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I dont really like the completely shaved look; that subtle Z looks nice.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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The roadster doesn't have the holes underneath the Nissan emblem in the back. Wonder why the coupe does.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
Yep, Here they are:



This is what I did for awhile:



Now:



Thinking about going back to the Z emblem.



But, it sure would be nice shaved:



What spoiler is that stillen type 1?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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In the first pic it looks like you tried to shave it with filler? It pisses me off so much when people on here suggest that crap. Do it right or don't do it at all. Not saying that about you, just people that think they know what they're talking about and suggest that method.

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What spoiler is that stillen type 1?

That would be a G35 coupe spoiler.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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the holes will have to be filled and hatch will be repainted.

well worth it to me tho.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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surely, this can be done without painting the entire hatch. I'll have to ask my bodyshop guy. I've seen him do touch-ups without having to do an entire re-paint. I'll have to ask.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Z_Driver your car is SICK. I love just the Z in the back.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
surely, this can be done without painting the entire hatch. I'll have to ask my bodyshop guy. I've seen him do touch-ups without having to do an entire re-paint. I'll have to ask.
you can spot spray and blend... but i had mine entirely resprayed. im picky i guess.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I kinda like the Z in the middle also.
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