Rear emblem removal

[Firehawk N Wv]

Hey guys I knwo some of you have done this and Im wanting to do the same. I think it will look cleaner. How do I tak off the phioenix on teh center plate onteh back wihtout screwing up the plastic piece itsel. After its off the Im more than likely gonna paint it, but I still dont want to ruin it.

[HokieBird]

Re: Rear emblem removal

I wet sanded then polished to take out all the swirls and marks from wet sanding.

[Firehawk N Wv]

Re: Rear emblem removal

What grit of paper did u use?

[HokieBird]

Re: Rear emblem removal

Don't remember because it was a while ago, but it was pretty high like 2000 or 2500. It just took off the red paint on the logos. If you look closely in the right reflection you can still see a black bird on my panel.

[FirebirdGT]

Re: Rear emblem removal

Don't remember because it was a while ago, but it was pretty high like 2000 or 2500. It just took off the red paint on the logos. If you look closely in the right reflection you can still see a black bird on my panel.

That's because it is NOT just an emblem. It is also embosed into the center section. Only a 1997 Formula center piece has no emblem, or embosed lettering or bird. That is what I have.