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How To De-Badge Your Car With Nothing But Hand Tools

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Hank_Scorpio, May 4, 2016.

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May 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM

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Saw this on Jalopnik. Seemed interesting

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/how-to-de-badge-your-car-with-nothing-but-hand-tools-1774617183

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Using a screw driver is just asking for trouble. Hot water is a good idea but I just did mine on a warm day with fishing line.

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Blow dryer and fishing line is all you need.

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Why is this fool using a screwdriver? Christ, it's the easiest mod you can do. But nooooo let's live dangerously and start gouging shit with screwdrivers. Atta boy!

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SCREW it up with a screwdriver DUMBASS!
He says if you dont have power tools ???

6lb test fishing line and a hair dryer

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There's also a YouTube video of a "professional" detailer removing badges with pliars.

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