JohnP Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 i'm tempted to debadge my fiesta and was wondering what you guys think to it. personally i like the smooth look and think it adds a kinda mystery to the car, not knowing what specific model it is. any of you guys done it? if so do the badges on a fiesta come off easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've not done it on a fiesta but the principle would be the same as for my focus. Use a piece of fishing line to cut the tape holding the badge to the paintwork. Then warm the residue with a hair drier to soften the glue so you dont damage the paint and gently lift it off with your fingers. Any glue remaining can be removed using a little autoglym tar and bug remover on a rag. Give it a good polish when the sticky is all removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Was thinking of this myself but was not sure on the mess it would leave afterwards ... I could think of many positives to doing it, such as the smooth look, easier to polish etc ..... but was worried that it may have effects when/if i come around to selling ... some pictures would be good to other fiestas in the Mk6 facelift model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Again not a fiesta but you can see from my focus, removing the back and wing badges makes for a smoother look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 sounds simple, i think i might have to debadge her then! and i might be wrong, but if you kept the badges couldn't they be put back on for when it comes time to sell on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Done before on my previous focus, wont be doing it on my fiesta. Like the titanium badge :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Again not a fiesta but you can see from my focus, removing the back and wing badges makes for a smoother look lol, look at all the fords in that picture ;) Feel the love man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helena Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'v never considered debadging but it might look silly on mine :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'v never considered debadging but it might look silly on mine :( My fear also Could always stick them back on if unhappy i suppose ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Began Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I debadged my Fiesta a while ago, but when someone crashed into me, the repair centre ended up fiting the Fiesta writing again. It does make the back end look a little tidy, but if you are planning on doing it BE CAREFULL NOT TO SCRATCH THE BODYWORK!! I did it by accident although trying to take my time, but clumsyness got the better of me. Just ge a hair dryer (not too hot otherwise you could damage the paint) and a small thin screwdriver with a bit of masking tape around it to avoid getting the sharp bits near the bodywork. You will need to re-tape the screwdriver at some point too. If your worried about the time it may come to selling, you can easily just stick them back on too (or if you dont like it lol). Im sure someone else has said this in their post, but I didn't really look through it :P sorry if im repeating what someone else already said or if you know this already. Im just happy to try and help out May try it again soon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 With all the talk of debadging. Has anyone removed there Ford badges and fitted a badgeless grill and filled in the back? If so was this a lot of work? Another option i have thought of is to go with the option in the "Gel badge overlays" forum and go with the black to blend in with the front, dont think it would be as easy blending in the back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 well it can be done easy and if you dont like it i wouldnt recomend putting them back on id go on eBay and buy them new there is loads of them on there . im doin it to mine soon just need a hair dryer lol. ppl still up for the fiesta meet then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I wouldn't personally debadge my car but think it could look nice on the new fiesta. Not on some chavved up saxo though ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzza Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I debadged my mk 5 a few weeks ago and im much happier with how it looks, all nice and smooth. Also ordered some carbon gel overlays for the front, back and the steering wheel, still waiting on them to come though. I'd definately recommend de badging to any one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I debadged my mk 5 a few weeks ago and im much happier with how it looks, all nice and smooth. Also ordered some carbon gel overlays for the front, back and the steering wheel, still waiting on them to come though. I'd definately recommend de badging to any one though No way dude! The more badges the better! Nothing better than badging your car up big-time-stylee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzza Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 No way dude! The more badges the better! Nothing better than badging your car up big-time-stylee! Get them off, all smooth and euro-like. My gel overlays came yesterday, looks s**t hot now :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithC Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Prefer them with the badges on myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 wellmine is all smooth now and looks a+ every 1 all ready for the meet on the 31st depending on money for petrol i should be there guna cost me 50 60 quid to get there and back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PubeHeed Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I've debadged my fiesta and it went down really well. I just used hot water from the kettle I get rid of black marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PubeHeed Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I debadged my mk4 fez and it went down perfectly :) looks beautiful :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcampo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 sounds simple, i think i might have to debadge her then! and i might be wrong, but if you kept the badges couldn't they be put back on for when it comes time to sell on? Done this last week for my mk7, looks great with a smooth back to it! hairdyer, lots of hot soapy water, and a good strength card...bish bash bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Dental floss is a good removal tool ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Dental floss and thinners are what I used. But then put the badges back on :P only de-badged because someone decided their name looked good in my tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PubeHeed Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 God sake what a muppet haha :P well I debadged cause some wee hooligan tried to take it off and snapped the badge... Wasn't happy like... -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Only cost me the price of paint so it's not a major thing, painted it at work :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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