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Hey guys, so I was bit interested in the Z emblem that the have at the Z store. The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Rear "Z" Emblem, Carbon Fiber

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Old 04-18-2011, 01:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys, so I was bit interested in the Z emblem that the have at the Z store.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Rear "Z" Emblem, Carbon Fiber Base, 09-10 370Z
The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Front "Z" Emblem, Carbon Fiber Base, 09-10 370Z

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The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Front "Z" Emblem, Silver Base, 09-10 370Z

Now how is the installation for this? Like anyone have any ideas? any DIY?
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There are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but I'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so I was screwed to start with). Use some nylon fishing string and saw back and forth to get the tape to release. Don't be in a hurry, it'll come of sooner or later.

Once you get the old emblems off, I'd clean it up with some Goo Gone. The new emblems come with 3M tape already attached, so it's just a matter of peeling off the backer and sticking them on.
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There are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but I'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so I was screwed to start with). Use some nylon fishing string and saw back and forth to get the tape to release. Don't be in a hurry, it'll come of sooner or later.

Once you get the old emblems off, I'd clean it up with some Goo Gone. The new emblems come with 3M tape already attached, so it's just a matter of peeling off the backer and sticking them on.
I see but wouldnt this fall off easily? If it was only supported by the 3M tape?
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I see but wouldnt this fall off easily? If it was only supported by the 3M tape?
No they will not fall off I just took mine out and painted them and installed it with 3m tape that I bought. ( the emblems where kinda hard to take out but I did what was said above. ) like he said take your time and clean it well. Gl and it will look nice.
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3m tape VERY sticky. I always use Adhesion Promoter that increases the bond.
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3M tape is strong, thats whats holding my EVO R CF fangs in place

I could of swore our stock emblems were attached via tabs, not glue, but you learn something new everyday

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So u just pull and just tape it on? thats it? lol? i thought it would be more difficult...
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So u just pull and just tape it on? thats it? lol? i thought it would be more difficult...
Sounds easy to pull but it's a pain. Put
On is simple the bumper also has little bumps on it so the emblem fits right back in the same exact spot.
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I installed the 3rd one and it was a pain. It does not fit too good. I had to add extra 3M double sided tape to make it stick. It does not sit too flush.
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I installed the 3rd one and it was a pain. It does not fit too good. I had to add extra 3M double sided tape to make it stick. It does not sit too flush.
Did it look good once u installed it? Do you think there is a chance of that falling while driving?
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there are probably a few threads with the how-tos on this, but i'll fill you in anyway.

You'll want to get the old emblems warm (most use a hair dryer. I'm bald so i was screwed to start with).
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Did it look good once u installed it? Do you think there is a chance of that falling while driving?
Yeah it looks pretty good, and no it doesn't look like it will come off at all. It's stuck on there real good.

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So wait, those emblems are only stuck on with a glue?? I thought they may be bolted through... So they are easy to remove and you only need to remove the sticky stuff after thats left on paint underneath the emblem??
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So wait, those emblems are only stuck on with a glue?? I thought they may be bolted through... So they are easy to remove and you only need to remove the sticky stuff after thats left on paint underneath the emblem??
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3M tape is strong, thats whats holding my EVO R CF fangs in place
A friend of mine once had a 150lb A/C unit 3M tapped to the wall. He also nailed a 2x4 wood underneath the A/C unit. When it was time to move out, he and another friend pulled the A/C unit and the tape took the wall with it (drywall and all).

Don't doubt 3M tape. Its only weakness is high heat. I even have HID Ballists stick with 3m tape as permanent solution (until you use a heat gun).
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