How do I delete this tail light emblem

[2.8 Bird]

I want to replace it with reflective ones. How I remove it without scratching it off.

[LETZRIDE]

have you tried a hair dryer / heat gun and peeling at it?

I found this video, but it seems pretty intrusive...

[2.8 Bird]

Thanks Mike. That's what I didn't want to do. No matter how much he buffed it it's not the same anymore once it wears out.

[LETZRIDE]

Is there a spray remover that you can use? I have also read a lot of people saying they go their hands on a pinstripe/decal remover spray that body shops use- may be worth investigating- I agree in the video it didn’t look as shiny as it originally was...

[FirebirdGT]

I found this video, but it seems pretty intrusive...

Yes - because the OEM is not a decal - it's painted - and the name and bird are embossed so you can't change the style of either.

Only Formulas had blank center panels - that's what I have - so I was able to put the decals I wanted on it without any issues.

There was someone cleaning, polishing and installing decals on the panel on eBay in the past.

My logo is my center panel.

[thats_reality]

I've removed my decal with sandpaper! I think I used around 600 grit and worked my way up to 2000 or 2500. I then used a few polishes. Believe i started with a rubbing compound then scratch-x and then plastix. I kept shifting between these polishes and eventually used a clay bar, meguiars #7 and then topped with wax. It's been over 5 years and it looks great! Can use the same process if/when the filler gets a white oxidation build-up.

[2.8 Bird]

Thanks for the input. Still thinking about it.

[Pax2001]

I came across this site and it reminded me of your post. They have reflective options that you could possible simple adhere over your originals. Just a thought.

https://www.pfyc.com/FB1005.html

I have never used them or the site, just a bit of info I fell over. :)

[2.8 Bird]

Hey, thanks. More likely I will do an overlay.

[Pax2001]

What about using black vinyl wrap over the top of the existing panel and adding your preferred design over that? If it ended up looking a bit crap you'd be able to just peel it off with no permanent damage done.. a sample roll (5' x 12") can be had for under $10 on Amazon, I think.

I have some sun damaged clear coat between my T-tops and the rear screen and am thinking about using black wrap to hide it.

Anyone's thoughts or experience with wrap would be greatly appreciated.

[2.8 Bird]

I decided to place the decal over it. I did placed it on a black vinyl first and cut over with some overlap and place that over the stock ones. Ot looks good, but not great.