Heated the trunk a bit too much.

[Ruman]

Where did you get the new badge?

I got mine from American Panda.
https://www.americanpandadesign.com/product-page/a90-supra-badge-kit

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[Supradawg]

From the fishing line I used to remove the spoiler.

Curious, how did the fishing line do that type of damage?? i guess im just going to have to forcefully rip off the trunk lip and slowly peel the tape...

 

[itzTang]

Curious, how did the fishing line do that type of damage?? i guess im just going to have to forcefully rip off the trunk lip and slowly peel the tape...

fishing line does more damage than you think. Plus our trunk/paint is soft asf. Any sneeze on it screws it.

 

[ericchen_ec]

Curious, how did the fishing line do that type of damage?? i guess im just going to have to forcefully rip off the trunk lip and slowly peel the tape...

I have the same marks... except some of mine are fairly deep, I used fishing line as well, I bought my car secondhand so it could definitely be some from a previous owner, but definitely could be me as well... I pulled away from the fishing line and everything, I was quite surprised on how deep some some of the marks got into my car. Stupid battle scars I wear confidently, I do have some touch up paint I bought 2 years ago because of this, but definitely still procrastinating on fixing it

For my previous car I removed the badge with a hair dryer and floss. Safer option but definitely takes a very long time, and the floss snaps a lot ?

 

[razorlab]

I have the same marks... except some of mine are fairly deep

I didn't show all the damage. Here it basically started sawing into the plastic. lol

 

[ericchen_ec]

I didn't show all the damage. Here it basically started sawing into the plastic. lol

This thread has made me fell less ashamed of what I've done knowing that other people did the same lol

 

[Supradawg]

I didn't show all the damage. Here it basically started sawing into the plastic. lol

not the launch edition

 

[Teleguy11]

After reading this thread, I will never ever attempt to remove my duckbill.
??

 

[lucky phil]

This thread has made me fell less ashamed of what I've done knowing that other people did the same lol

I think you've taken it to another level.

Phil

 

[Loco38SUP]

Fishing line goes through our paint like butter. Only install a duckbill if you never plan to remove it.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Scratched my trunk too, seems like we all did the same thing. ?

Scratched my trunk when opening the tailgate. Figured I‘d cover it up with a faux spoiler ?. Now after seeing all these posts, I should have just touched the damn thing up ?

 

[Vertex]

I had the very opposite experience when I replaced my badges on the front and the rear although I did have one extra set of hands where I could see this being a huge help.

We would use the heat gun to get the badge warmed up without going overboard while the other person tried slowly prying the badge away. After we initially got one side up and able to get a finger under it just worked it off while continuing to heat it and it worked out perfect. Same thing with the rear and no problems.

Have not installed any spoiler yet on the car but if I do one it will be a functional spoiler. Will more than likely end up without one for the life of the car though since I've got no tracks nearby that would make me want to go full aero + spoiler

 

[concept]

Fishing line goes through our paint like butter. Only install a duckbill if you never plan to remove it.

Or maybe refrain from using VHB tape. It is very aggressive. 3M makes lower strength tape in various strengths.

 

[Supradawg]

if i ever remove a spoiler, or my badges, im using my fingers. no fishing line, no floss, no pry tool. there is no way i could sleep at night if i messed up my trunk

 

[Gabe]

If I would list the things I have done to the car while “fixing” or adding things, you all would get a stroke.

it’s a badge of honor. Nobody will notice it unless you point at it.

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