Blackmobile R3

Looks awesome! Im actually looking for pictures of the emblems themselves (the backside of them) so I can see what type of clips are on them so I can remove them without breaking them. Can someone please post a pic of the BACK of the emblems?

kainis2k

Here are the requested pictures... Just went to the shop today. They're buying me new rims so I guess thats good news. Sorry it took so long... Just been tied up in all this BS:









These were the OEM Badges that I had removed. The RX-8 Logo was just a sticky with no holes. Three on the "Mazda" badge and another two on the "M" logo. Hope this helps. Good luck with the de-badging! It really adds a nice touch to the car :P

Blackmobile R3

Thanks for the pics kainis2k. Theyre not even clips which is good, I dont have to worry about breaking them. I will post pics after I take them off and smoke the emblems.

and1kidd

iTrader: (2)

yo thanks for the pics Kain. and for helpin out ur fellow 8 owners. Plannin on debadgin this weekend and i got all my research from one spot. got to love that.

Blackmobile R3

How are you going to handle the 5 holes in the trunk lid? Fill em and paint the whole trunk?

kainis2k

no problem... I find it hard to find good information in posts anymore... I wish there was more discussion about changing out headlight bulbs that would have just told me to remove the front bumper and remove the housing rather than reaching in through the wheel well and breaking a platic bracket (i fixed it tho). In general, those are my pet pieves... I try to be helpful as much I can to make it easier on the next guy... Good luck with the de-badging!

Blackmobile R3

Hey Kainis,

Any tips on removing the emblems? The plastic pins dont want to come out of the holes?

Thanks!

swoope

iTrader: (5)

dental floss.

beers

Blackmobile R3

Thats what I used to get through the 3M double sided tape but now the plastic pins are what wont budge. Are there clips on them or what?

ЯX-8

Don't be scared to yank on it a little bit, the clips won't break. They aren't that fragile, just take your time with it and in no time you'll have them off!

Blackmobile R3

Blackmobile R3

Rates vary from shop to shop. Since the holes need to be filled and the trunk lid repainted, probably 200-300$

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

you have the mazda rx-8 badge up front?

debadging the front costs about the same as a repaint for the front.

Blackmobile R3

it depends on how good their work is and how theyre going to fill it. Ideally the holes should be welded shut to avoid cracking in the future like body filler can do.

ЯX-8

If you know how to weld you could fill in those holes yourself (trunk) and save some money.

Rotr8

iTrader: (2)

^^^ Also the front will be filled most likely with filler compound, and may look nice when you first get it but as time goes by the compound may sag...

kainis2k

Sorry for the overdue reply... My grandfather passed and I was out of the country... I wish I could tell ya, I have them taken out by a professional. I'll text him and see what he has to say about it though and get back to you this weekend if not by mid next week. :P

ShinkaTeen

i Need to know... i've been itching to go pry those things out RIGHT NOW!!!...

but i want to make sure paint doesnt come off when i rippem off -_-.

cheeto

want to do this.

what to fill holes with?

no shop for me.

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

i'd look for some little plug and paint it with touchup paint.

always.anthony

thread resurrection i'm going with a gray and black theme right now

black oem rims
tint
no one steal this: black lights for interior, footwells too
maybe black under glow
smoked tails n clear corners and i don't know for head lights n fogs yet

but for that set up, what do you guys think would look better? debadge, or painted badges black? (front and back)