Should I de-badge my boot?

Harlequin · 29th March 2008, 16:02

As I've mentioned elsewhere around here the Type-R is the only "Spaceship-styled" Civic that we get here in Aus. All the other Civics - Including the diesel and hybrid models are the JDM body/chassis.

On top of that, this is the first Type-R Civic we have ever had out here - the only other Type-R we've had was the Integra - the bad one....

The most annoying thing I keep encountering is the question "Why did you buy a Civic?" I'm getting really sick of having to answer with "It's not like any other Civic you've ever seen or driven..."

Coupled with this is the need to explain wtf a Type-R is....

I'm thinking that I could completely eliminate the first question and greatly reduce the need to explain the car if I remove the CIVIC badge from the boot - it's the only place on the car where it actually says Civic.

I could then just tell poeple that it's a Honda Type-R....

-H

Unknownsoldier · 29th March 2008, 16:09

Why not, just let it get hot in the sun and use some dental floss to gently remove it then polish it gently and wax the area.

Tom

Harlequin · 29th March 2008, 16:12

Has anyone here had any bad experiences with doing this?

Last thing I want is a darker bit of paint that says CIVIC or damaged paintwork or holes in the panel.

I assume that it's only held by glue? It doesn't have pins/bolts sticking out the back and through the panel?

-H

Nemesis · 29th March 2008, 16:19

It's just stuck on with self adhesive backing - Like Tom says, let it get hot in the sun, or use a hairdryer to warm it up. It should pull off fairly easily then - I like to floss idea. I've de-badged all the cars I've had whenever possible.

KE_DK · 29th March 2008, 16:20

Yes, it is only held by glue. I have removed mine and it left no traces at all.

KE_DK · 29th March 2008, 16:21

ha ha too late ..

Harlequin · 29th March 2008, 16:22

Thanks guys... Might give it a go in the morning.... Have to borrow a hairdryer from GF though

-H

Nemesis · 29th March 2008, 16:25

Let us know how it goes - I'll be doing mine when I get it!

Harlequin · 29th March 2008, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Let us know how it goes - I'll be doing mine when I get it!

Will do...

Unknownsoldier · 29th March 2008, 16:42

I believe FWH did his successfully, with that method.

Tom

FWH · 29th March 2008, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

I believe FWH did his successfully, with that method.

Tom

Actually my Civic was done by the dealer.
But the method works.

rallakias · 29th March 2008, 16:56

I will debadge mine as soon as I get it.
I don't like anything written (except civinfo.com of course)

Unknownsoldier · 29th March 2008, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Actually my Civic was done by the dealer.
But the method works.

I stand corrected FWH, thanks for clarifying that

Tom

Dave25 · 29th March 2008, 18:01

Easy to do, just use a hairdryer or a hot air gun ( but only if its adjustable; ie it does warm ). Mine came off with this method just by pulling it off, after gently heating. looks better IMHO.

fanaticrom · 31st March 2008, 07:45

I de-badged mine because people keep saying: "I saw a lot of cars like yours today

". They just know how to read "civic"

29th March 2008, 16:02	#1 (permalink)
Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Should I de-badge my boot? As I've mentioned elsewhere around here the Type-R is the only "Spaceship-styled" Civic that we get here in Aus. All the other Civics - Including the diesel and hybrid models are the JDM body/chassis. On top of that, this is the first Type-R Civic we have ever had out here - the only other Type-R we've had was the Integra - the bad one.... The most annoying thing I keep encountering is the question "Why did you buy a Civic?" I'm getting really sick of having to answer with "It's not like any other Civic you've ever seen or driven..." Coupled with this is the need to explain wtf a Type-R is.... I'm thinking that I could completely eliminate the first question and greatly reduce the need to explain the car if I remove the CIVIC badge from the boot - it's the only place on the car where it actually says Civic. I could then just tell poeple that it's a Honda Type-R.... -H

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This thread is about: Should I de-badge my boot?, it's in Type-R at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; As I've mentioned elsewhere around here the Type-R is the only "Spaceship-styled" Civic that we get here in Aus. All the other Civics - Including ...

29th March 2008, 16:09	#2 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,422 Thanks: 47 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Why not, just let it get hot in the sun and use some dental floss to gently remove it then polish it gently and wax the area. Tom

29th March 2008, 16:12	#3 (permalink)
Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Has anyone here had any bad experiences with doing this? Last thing I want is a darker bit of paint that says CIVIC or damaged paintwork or holes in the panel. I assume that it's only held by glue? It doesn't have pins/bolts sticking out the back and through the panel? -H

29th March 2008, 16:19	#4 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It's just stuck on with self adhesive backing - Like Tom says, let it get hot in the sun, or use a hairdryer to warm it up. It should pull off fairly easily then - I like to floss idea. I've de-badged all the cars I've had whenever possible.

29th March 2008, 16:20	#5 (permalink)
KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, it is only held by glue. I have removed mine and it left no traces at all.

29th March 2008, 16:21	#6 (permalink)
KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ha ha too late ..

29th March 2008, 16:22	#7 (permalink)
Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks guys... Might give it a go in the morning.... Have to borrow a hairdryer from GF though -H

29th March 2008, 16:25	#8 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Let us know how it goes - I'll be doing mine when I get it!

29th March 2008, 16:42	#10 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,422 Thanks: 47 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	I believe FWH did his successfully, with that method. Tom

29th March 2008, 16:56	#12 (permalink)
rallakias Souvlaki Drifter ! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st October 2007 Location: Athens, Marousi GREECE Posts: 674 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I will debadge mine as soon as I get it. I don't like anything written (except civinfo.com of course)

29th March 2008, 18:01	#14 (permalink)
Dave25 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 7th July 2007 Location: Somerset Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Easy to do, just use a hairdryer or a hot air gun ( but only if its adjustable; ie it does warm ). Mine came off with this method just by pulling it off, after gently heating. looks better IMHO.

31st March 2008, 07:45	#15 (permalink)
fanaticrom Valve Cap Join Date: 26th January 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I de-badged mine because people keep saying: "I saw a lot of cars like yours today ". They just know how to read "civic"