Debadging fox body question

[phillysrt4]

Whats the cleanest way to remove the 5.0 badge on a fox?

It's not going to have a 5 liter anyway so its kind of ricey to leave it on.

If possible, a non-destructive way would be nice since they are original badges.

Thanks.

[J-rod]

heat and putty knife. also maybe some adhesive remover.

i have used a hair dryer and putty knife

[phillysrt4]

how bad does it get scratched up using the putty knife?

[J-rod]

not if you take your time and get the adhesive hot

[SV1000s]

heat gun preferably (blow dryer will work too). the badge should come right off with some heat. Let the heat do the work and carefully peel/pull the badge off (take your time). I prefer to use cleaner wax to remove any residual residue from the badge. Cleaner wax has always worked better for me as compared to bug and tar remover or goo gone.
:pinkthumb:

It'll be hot but you should be able to peel it off by hand or with a pair of pliers if necessary.

[Stangman701]

put a 3.8 badge on there

[sweeney1030]

use a plastic putty spreader and heat wipe down with cleaner when done

[phillysrt4]

good to know. thanks for the tips! :woot1:

[phillysrt4]

put a 3.8 badge on there

I was thinking about it, but I dont know if its rice or not.

87-93 never had a 3.8, but since thats whats in there I guess it wouldnt be rice.

[J-rod]

as much as i hate the douche bag who runs this place www.autobadges.com (http://www.autobadges.com) has some decent badges and can custom make anything.


but if you want a 3.8 badge in the old 5.0 style (cool on the fox imo) go to www.vmptuning.com (http://www.vmptuning.com) justin has them in stock and they are identical in quality and look as OEM

[SV1000s]

I was thinking about it, but I dont know if its rice or not.

87-93 never had a 3.8, but since thats whats in there I guess it wouldnt be rice.


just throw some pony badges on it....or go for the clean look and keep everyone guessing!

[SV1000s]

http://home.flash.net/~rjgeorge/images/82v6logo.jpg

You are installing a 3.8 Turbo !

:rofl:

[phillysrt4]

if you want a 3.8 badge in the old 5.0 style (cool on the fox imo) go to www.vmptuning.com (http://www.vmptuning.com) justin has them in stock and they are identical in quality and look as OEM


just throw some pony badges on it....or go for the clean look and keep everyone guessing!

Both options are good ones. I'll have to think about it. I got time. I like the idea of keeping them guessing, but I like the idea of an OEM styled 3.8 badge.

Once I get my turbo setup in place, i'll decide which way to go. right now its just OEM computer controlled fuel n spark. Minimize the potential problems of getting the swap up and running. After that, all bets are off :)

[phillysrt4]

http://home.flash.net/~rjgeorge/images/82v6logo.jpg

You are installing a 3.8 Turbo !

:rofl:

LOOOOOOOOOL!

[lib88stang]

I got a Eraser pad from Napa, it goes on a drill and it takes stickers and adhesive off without damaging the paint. It was like $12.00.

[phillysrt4]

thats a good call too!

[phillysrt4]

i just went to vmptuning and they also have 1 piece header flanges for 3.8's. thats going to make turbo manifold fabbing a ton easier.

[J-rod]

i just went to vmptuning and they also have 1 piece header flanges for 3.8's. thats going to make turbo manifold fabbing a ton easier.


justin - the owner - has a 00 v6 turbo auto car and runs 10's. in the 1/4

he knows his shit, fabbed it all himself and led to the parts he now markets

[phillysrt4]

NICE!!

im probably going to be ordering some stuff from him in the next 2-4 weeks.

[ccoyle0103]

Heat it with a hair dryer or heat gun. Then take a piece of fishing line and run it under the badge. Hold the line like you would floss your teeth, and work it back and forth till the badge comes off. That worked for me anyways....:goodidea:

[coralcoupe1993]

Heat it with a hair dryer or heat gun. Then take a piece of fishing line and run it under the badge. Hold the line like you would floss your teeth, and work it back and forth till the badge comes off. That worked for me anyways....:goodidea:

I was just getting ready to post that! Yes use some fishing line!

[65 Fastback]

Try the heat gun (VERY CAREFULLY or a blow dryer) and strong piece of fishing line. Pull the line down slowly from behind the insignia.