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 Oct 23, 2011 - 5:24 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Hey guys,
One of the first things I done was remove my 'SX' sticker from the rear. I have recently done the Celica brake light, and wondering peoples thoughts on removing the 'Toyota and Celica' badge on my car. What's peoples thoughts on doing so to my car? Or in general? -------------------- |
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Oct 23, 2011 - 5:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Im in 2 minds about it really, I want to do it myself as I like the clean look but I really do like having the "celica" on there.. Thinking ill get rid of the toyota symbol and see how it looks with just celica on.
Just my opinion. Ill vote 'yes' to removing it. |
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Oct 23, 2011 - 5:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Thanks polli, I'm iffy on it aswell. But since I done the Celica brake light, there's 2 celicas back there now haha.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 12:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
your car would be the SEX if you did it.
 I've got shadow emblems on mine so i won't be taking it off but so F*****N pissed cuz the top of my "C" broke  !!!!
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Oct 24, 2011 - 12:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i like the no badge look its what i have and the celica brake light. only badge i would put on the back is the cursive celica but if i get that ill probably put it in the front grill instead. its all personal choice but i like that people look at my car if they like it they usually have to ask me what it is makes the car a lil more memorable i think.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 1:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
just keep in mind of clearcoat peeling when u take it off!
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Oct 24, 2011 - 2:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
True, damn our 17yr old cars. Worst case I can stick it back on I guess.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 3:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
well i got a paint job when i took mine off so it didn't matter but there should be solutions that dissolve the glue substance so it can come off like goo gone or something. not sure but there has to be something.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 9:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
No.
Celicas aren't common. I want everyone to see my car to know it's a Celica. I will never de-badge. -------------------- |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 10:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
i agree w Dustin, Celicas arent common at all and i like people knowing thats its a celica, espically when your boosting by them 
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Oct 24, 2011 - 10:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Dustin, I agree with you, but I use the opposite for same effect. I want people to wonder. Most can look at the brake light though...
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Oct 24, 2011 - 10:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 24, 2011 - 11:40 AM)  Dustin, I agree with you, but I use the opposite for same effect. I want people to wonder. Most can look at the brake light though... I agree with Dustin as well, but I'm throwing the Dragon emblem on the rear of mine. I like the look of it and only some people might know what it is, others might not, and then they want to find out what it is. I'm not a fan of the brake light thing though, it's just tacky imo |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 11:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i think this over all boils down to personal preference. i can see the point of both sides, if you really want to do it do it, its always good to get opinions from the community especially when they have good valid points but your the one that is going to be driving around in it. like i said the only emblem i like is the cursive celica emblem and of course the GT-Four emblem but i would only put the GT-four emblem if i had a genuine GT-four which unfortunately isn't the case. but its all about your style. my .02
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Oct 24, 2011 - 11:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Oct 24, 2011 - 11:56 AM) I'm not a fan of the brake light thing though, it's just tacky imo Meh, it doesn't light up much from what I've heard, I'm not a fan of tacky either so I try to be conservative. I mostly like the look when it's not lit up, actually. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 24, 2011 - 11:13 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Oct 24, 2011 - 12:12 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
The hatch looks great with only the T emblem remaining. As clean as your car is, I would say that it would look great debadged.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 2:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I agree with Daniel. The car looks good with only the "T" emblem.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 2:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '05 From NE Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I say yes. Because i love the fact of nobody really knowing what kinda car i have lol.. I get it a lot.. I've almost thought about getting plates that say no1knos Because i get people that will fly in front and look my car down and slow down till there behind me and look around. like they don't even know what it is lmao i love it. But everyone has own opinion do what you feel like doing man
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Oct 24, 2011 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well over here Celicas 5th 6th and 7th gen are as common as honda's. Seriously there are so many, everyone knows a celica over here.
Edit: im not a fan of the celica brakelight thing either, it reminds me of a prelude. This post has been edited by PolliS_5S-FE: Oct 24, 2011 - 3:19 PM |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 4:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 5:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^^^ your obviously pointing out my blue car that is badge-less but ill get a better picture of it.
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Oct 24, 2011 - 5:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '05 From NE Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
 Here's a pic of mine.. I shaved my rear wiper, the wiper sprayer, third break light, antenna and all my badges.. I love how clean it looks. -------------------- |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 8:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Depends on what you like. I did mine because I had the means to do it
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Oct 24, 2011 - 8:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 9:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '10 From Lake Havasu City, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 31 (100%) |
^ One of my favorite pictures of your car Jon.. Im planning on making a custom emblem like that sooner or later.
To the op, I like the clean look but I think something needs to be.back there.. like just the Toyota "T" --------------------  6gcHeroes:808hectortimmybatmandiegotigamak |
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Oct 24, 2011 - 10:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Timmyface @ Oct 25, 2011 - 2:27 PM) *Insert full whinny post about trying earlier today* So, i did try this morning and it left alot of double sided tape and sticky stuff on the car. I tried to remove as much as i could, and could still feel/see an outline. Turns out i just didn't have the guts to continue and took the safe option of putting it back on. Now, after trying again, i have success. Completely gone, almost. Another polish and it'll be sweet 
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Oct 25, 2011 - 7:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
 spoilerless for a week only because im trying to figure out what's a vibration noise i feel coming from the back -------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
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Oct 26, 2011 - 1:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
what i did is removed the toyota and gt badges and left the celica but moved it over to the right side just like the beams celica SSIII. i left the main "T" there too with the celica on the right.
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Oct 27, 2011 - 2:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i reckon replace the toyota badge with a honda one. Lmao jk jk
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Nov 6, 2011 - 6:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (cheela @ Oct 24, 2011 - 12:25 AM) your car would be the SEX if you did it. I've got shadow emblems on mine so i won't be taking it off but so F*****N pissed cuz the top of my "C" broke !!!!Use Meguires rubbing compound, a clay bar, and then finally some wax. It'll come off. I got all my shadows off when I re-did my emblems. -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Nov 6, 2011 - 6:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
He doesn't mean shadows like oxidized paint - he means the shadow emblems... Like these on my old 96 Limited.
 And you would use the clay first, then rubbing compound... just sayin... -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Nov 6, 2011 - 6:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
lol
 yes, those are the ones. SO pissed cuz they're so hard to find and I just need the "C"!!
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Nov 6, 2011 - 7:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
ohhhhhhh.
Forget I said that. -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed. *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Nov 6, 2011 - 9:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
lol no problem.
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Nov 7, 2011 - 1:03 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i just left the rear t. period. no need to say its a celica. everyone should know.. and if they dont, they can ask me, and admire the car
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Nov 7, 2011 - 1:20 PM
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Nov 6, 2011 - 8:08 PM) QUOTE (cheela @ Oct 24, 2011 - 12:25 AM) your car would be the SEX if you did it. I've got shadow emblems on mine so i won't be taking it off but so F*****N pissed cuz the top of my "C" broke !!!!Use Meguires rubbing compound, a clay bar, and then finally some wax. It'll come off. I got all my shadows off when I re-did my emblems. What did you use to take the emblems off? Dental floss? |
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Nov 7, 2011 - 3:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Use a hair dryer to heat up the emblem (the adhesive) and then floss.
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Nov 8, 2011 - 11:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '08 From Blainville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 7, 2011 - 4:12 PM) Use a hair dryer to heat up the emblem (the adhesive) and then floss. Alright thanks. I've always wanted to do mine. Idk if I should do it right now though. |
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Nov 8, 2011 - 4:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
30 minutes tops.
Heat it up, floss. Heat it up some more, floss some more. Repeat until the emblem falls off. Then heat up the remaining adhesive and try to rub off what you can. What little is left over - use a clay kit to run over the area until the surface is clean, then polish to remove oxidation. Lastly, wax it and seal it. Stand back and look at the wonder you have created. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Nov 9, 2011 - 4:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
So i done it
Real happy with the results. Follow the exact instructions as per above, although i used fishing line instead of floss 
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Nov 9, 2011 - 10:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Very, very, very sexy. Looking clean while still reppin' Toyota pride. I love my lid that way, I'm glad more people are doing it!
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Nov 9, 2011 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '08 From Blainville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Sweeeeet!!
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Nov 9, 2011 - 12:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Looks great! I did it on my Celica (my 95, not the 96), on my WRX, and it was already done on my MR2. Love the look.
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