Did you debadge your MO? - Nissan Murano

**KSmurano** · 09-09-2003, 02:54 PM

I did, but I do it to all of my cars.

Makes waxing a little easier & I know what type of car I have.

hfelknor · 09-09-2003, 03:09 PM

I got out the hairdryer and took the dealer thingy off.
I always do.
I'm proud that it says Murano, and don't mind that it says SL.
Dif Stoke. Dif folk.

Homer

tkris · 09-09-2003, 08:02 PM

I didn't debadge mine, but Like Homer, if the dealer had put any dealer adv. on it, that would be gone in a second.. I'm happy to leave the fake plate on until I get my real plates, but once that's up, so is their free advertizing.

I actually went with a MO that had aftermarket gunmetal badging done to it.. I think it gives better contrast then the chrome on silver that is stock (given that I have a silver mo..)

Murano_MDX · 09-09-2003, 11:42 PM

hey tkris... post pics!

pkhona · 09-24-2003, 01:51 AM

I don't mind having badges , however steel finish doesn't blend quite well with my blue MO - looks cheap. Might try some other finishes on computer first and then get it plated.

In the same breath , I hate the cheap plastic front grille. I am monitoring discussions on front grille closely and once ready , will change that first.

pkhona

esemes · 09-24-2003, 07:19 AM

i wana pull my badging....

but, what o you do to remove the rubberized adhesive underneath the letters??

i need todo this soon, before it will damage the paint??

**KSmurano** · 09-24-2003, 10:39 AM

esemes - a little bug & tar remover works fine.
Mine left very little residue anyway since I did it the first week I bought it.

esemes · 09-24-2003, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KSmurano
esemes - a little bug & tar remover works fine.
Mine left very little residue anyway since I did it the first week I bought it.

TY

"a de-bagin" i will go...............

esemes · 09-24-2003, 05:55 PM

well, the adhesive was so stinkin tough to get off, i just de-SL'd her for now....

guess i needta do em all soon, or live with them.......

any tips on the adhesive (tried bug and tar, but the stuff still took me at least 20 minutes)..... also, i had to strip, and carnuba the thing to eliminate the shadows left underneath (car is two weeks old)
'

esemes · 09-25-2003, 07:34 PM

devoid of all badgery.... (and some super-sore fingertips!!)

**KSmurano** · 09-26-2003, 12:29 PM

es - sorry about not getting back to you sooner, I've been away for a couple of days.
For future referrence there's a product called painters friend that also really breaks down the glue.
It sounds like you had a rough time.
What was the build date on your MO?

I must say I really like those clean rear ends!!!!

esemes · 09-26-2003, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KSmurano
es - sorry about not getting back to you sooner, I've been away for a couple of days.
For future referrence there's a product called painters friend that also really breaks down the glue.
It sounds like you had a rough time.
What was the build date on your MO?

I must say I really like those clean rear ends!!!!

HEY KS

(see my lame-o text sig.... born on date of 02/03)

also, there's a slight 'ghosting' effect from where the letters made contact with the finish.......

i have carnuba'd and polished the heck out of it........ slightly noticable to me, but , will it fade???

hfelknor · 09-26-2003, 01:20 PM

Well, i don't see any problem. Looks good to me.

But I will have to admit that my 6-03 born date and the fact that I only pulled the dealer fake chrome off that had only been on a couple of weeks, probably helped me.

Wild guess - are you from the Ocala area?

Homer

**KSmurano** · 09-26-2003, 01:51 PM

es - you shouldn't have any ghosting effects long term.
You've got to figure that the dealers don't wax there cars & it sounds like you'll be keeping yours waxed with a gleaming shine!

I guess your 7 month old glue had set up a little more than mine.
I purchased mine in middle March with a December build date.

esemes · 09-26-2003, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hfelknor
Well, i don't see any problem. Looks good to me.

But I will have to admit that my 6-03 born date and the fact that I only pulled the dealer fake chrome off that had only been on a couple of weeks, probably helped me.

Wild guess - are you from the Ocala area?

Homer

clearwater reporting......

and yeah, that pic is a bit misleading..... that angle doesnt show the "murano" ghost......

but funny enough.... today i had real trouble finding it myself.....

hmmm........

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09-09-2003, 02:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	Did you debadge your MO? I did, but I do it to all of my cars. Makes waxing a little easier & I know what type of car I have. __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

09-09-2003, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	I got out the hairdryer and took the dealer thingy off. I always do. I'm proud that it says Murano, and don't mind that it says SL. Dif Stoke. Dif folk. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

09-24-2003, 10:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	esemes - a little bug & tar remover works fine. Mine left very little residue anyway since I did it the first week I bought it. __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

09-24-2003, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
esemes hail 2 the snail Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 'wet'coast of Florida Posts: 796	results well, the adhesive was so stinkin tough to get off, i just de-SL'd her for now.... guess i needta do em all soon, or live with them....... any tips on the adhesive (tried bug and tar, but the stuff still took me at least 20 minutes)..... also, i had to strip, and carnuba the thing to eliminate the shadows left underneath (car is two weeks old) ' Attached Thumbnails

09-09-2003, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
tkris Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	I didn't debadge mine, but Like Homer, if the dealer had put any dealer adv. on it, that would be gone in a second.. I'm happy to leave the fake plate on until I get my real plates, but once that's up, so is their free advertizing. I actually went with a MO that had aftermarket gunmetal badging done to it.. I think it gives better contrast then the chrome on silver that is stock (given that I have a silver mo..)

09-09-2003, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Murano_MDX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 163	hey tkris... post pics!

09-24-2003, 01:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
pkhona Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 68	I don't mind having badges , however steel finish doesn't blend quite well with my blue MO - looks cheap. Might try some other finishes on computer first and then get it plated. In the same breath , I hate the cheap plastic front grille. I am monitoring discussions on front grille closely and once ready , will change that first. pkhona

09-24-2003, 07:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
esemes hail 2 the snail Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 'wet'coast of Florida Posts: 796	i wana pull my badging.... but, what o you do to remove the rubberized adhesive underneath the letters?? i need todo this soon, before it will damage the paint??

09-25-2003, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
esemes hail 2 the snail Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 'wet'coast of Florida Posts: 796	devoid of all badgery.... (and some super-sore fingertips!!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.gsxrpaddock.com <-----my site www.imprezawrxsti.com<-----not my site WWW.NASIOC.com<----- solid resale gold

09-26-2003, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	es - sorry about not getting back to you sooner, I've been away for a couple of days. For future referrence there's a product called painters friend that also really breaks down the glue. It sounds like you had a rough time. What was the build date on your MO? I must say I really like those clean rear ends!!!! __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

09-26-2003, 01:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Well, i don't see any problem. Looks good to me. But I will have to admit that my 6-03 born date and the fact that I only pulled the dealer fake chrome off that had only been on a couple of weeks, probably helped me. Wild guess - are you from the Ocala area? Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

09-26-2003, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	es - you shouldn't have any ghosting effects long term. You've got to figure that the dealers don't wax there cars & it sounds like you'll be keeping yours waxed with a gleaming shine! I guess your 7 month old glue had set up a little more than mine. I purchased mine in middle March with a December build date. __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

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