A few people have done this already. There are pics and videos of it on these forums - do a search for "debadged" and you'll get some nice eye candy. I agree it definitely looks cleaner.

 

I've been thinking not to debadge. It actually looks nice and clean with the badges on. I *might* debadge "subaru" and leave BRZ

 

After looking at pictures, I definitely want to lose the Subaru badge. After that, I'll make a decision about the BRZ one. Thanks for the input.

 

I debadged both Subaru and BRZ. When I first got my BRZ I bought a plate frame that has BRZ on the bottom. I think that the Subaru logo and the BRZ on the plate frame is enough. Even when it was still badged people asked me what it was. At least now they have a reason.

 

I just ordered the same plate frame, so I will be removing the BRZ badge as well this weekend. I will also be installing an LED 4th brake light in the JDM fog light position. I'll post pics when done.

 

Debadged is always a clean look. I debadged my STI and will do the same my BRZ.

 

how do you debadge it?

 

heat gun, plastic "pry/bar" or screw driver (to protect the paint), and a lot of patience. once you have the actual badge off there are a ton of comercial products to remove the remaining adhesive with out damaging the paint (like goo gone).

If you need an idea of technice's to use search youtube/google for for "badge removal" or similar. All my sports/sporty cars have been debadged.

 

 

^ Thanks for posting the pics, I got the CBS LTD, so the second pic is a perfect example for me. I think it will look even better with the powder coated stainless steel BRZ license plate frame that just came in.

 

^ Yep, you want to take every possible precaution, especially with this ultra-soft Subie paint. Also, a hair dryer will help prevent over-heating and thus damaging the paint.

 

Does anyone know if the Subaru emblem is attached with only adhesive, or are there also holes in the lid?

 

It has two small holes. I left mine.


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So what do you do about the holes?

 

Quality dental floss is also an option. It doesn't have a propensity to melt like fishing line. I prefer a soft waxed "tape" style as it allows for a good sawing action and is strong as the dickens. Good advice from Umbie on using a hair dryer instead of an industrial heat gun. It is really quite amazing how much heat a household hair dryer can put out without overheating the way a heat gun can.

 

Done! Surprisingly easy, parked it in the sun for a few minutes and pulled them off by hand. Adhesive came right off with it.

 

^ yep. That's what I do. I just pull. Looking good Umbie. Very clean.

 

I left my Subaru emblem on, removed the Subaru and BRZ letters off only.


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I put the BRZ over the holes

 

Post a photo of that please!

 

okay I am gonna try to load these AGAIN! (today is just NOT my day)

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