Replacing Nissan Emblems

bushisland · 06-20-2014, 09:07 PM

I have reviewed some posts here, but not for a 2012 370Z. I know they are indented, which brings some concern when removing them. I would like to put om some Z donuts. Any Info will help. I hate the Nissan trade mark donuts and wish to do a little modding.Thanks in advance.

maizenblue · 06-20-2014, 09:14 PM

Heat the adhesive up with a heat gun and the emblems come right off. Youll probably need goo gone or some kind of cleaner to wipe off residual adhesive.

cooltoy · 06-20-2014, 09:20 PM

These will fit right into the indentations.

EVO-R INC. Nissan 370Z Z34 Z Emblem Front and Rear

DIY section is a good place to search.

Replacing The Front Nissan Emblem

gurneyeagle · 06-20-2014, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maizenblue

Heat the adhesive up with a heat gun and the emblems come right off. Youll probably need goo gone or some kind of cleaner to wipe off residual adhesive.

To be safe, a simple hair driver will do. Pick up a plastic auto trim removal tool from AutoZone to pry up the badge. Dental floss helps too. Simple paint thinner (NOT LACQUER THINNER) works best to remove the residual glue.

JARblue · 06-20-2014, 09:51 PM

Hi Mike

I used fishing line after an 800 mile drive in the Texas sun. Worked like a charm. Panel pry tools are indeed a great help. Frankly, the worst part is removing the adhesive left behind. I've still got adhesive left from when I removed the Nissan emblem almost two months ago (I sold it). I have the EVO-R Z emblem to install, but I've just been too busy/lazy to finish

bushisland · 06-21-2014, 08:18 PM

Thank you all for the input. I will try when I get the nerve. I'm so worried about marking the paint.

This is a excellent website to learn from good friendly people.

cooltoy · 06-21-2014, 10:35 PM

Datsun240Z71 · 06-22-2014, 09:52 AM

Use 3M Adhesive Remover.
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner Quart 08984

I just replaced my front emblem with the "Z" one from the ebay seller in the UK.

The 3M stuff works great... been using it for many years. Won't hurt paint!

big daddy · 06-22-2014, 11:36 AM

YOU CAN DO IT

Just follow the advice given on here and you'll be fine. I did mine in less than an hour.

People at parking lots, gym... are always asking me how I did it

SterlingDrive · 06-22-2014, 01:02 PM

All of the above and a little elbow grease and patience.

Sterling

a6walter1 · 06-23-2014, 02:02 PM

Don't be afraid, you cannot do anything that can't be fixed. As long as you take your time and only use plastic tools, everything will be ok.

dkinghl · 06-25-2014, 07:22 PM

Agree . Iam going to have one like this

honestly because the 2 cars share the same design idea (i mean the curve look )

madwi · 06-25-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkinghl

Agree . Iam going to have one like this

honestly because the 2 cars share the same design idea (i mean the curve look )

For some odd reason, I can see you doing that.

06-20-2014, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
bushisland Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada Posts: 27 Drives: 12 370Z TourSport 7A Rep Power: 13	Replacing Nissan Emblems I have reviewed some posts here, but not for a 2012 370Z. I know they are indented, which brings some concern when removing them. I would like to put om some Z donuts. Any Info will help. I hate the Nissan trade mark donuts and wish to do a little modding.Thanks in advance. __________________ "WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER ......THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE" JIMI HENDRIX

06-20-2014, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Heat the adhesive up with a heat gun and the emblems come right off. Youll probably need goo gone or some kind of cleaner to wipe off residual adhesive. gurneyeagle likes this.

06-20-2014, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	These will fit right into the indentations. EVO-R INC. Nissan 370Z Z34 Z Emblem Front and Rear DIY section is a good place to search. Replacing The Front Nissan Emblem KaienZ34 and bushisland like this.

06-20-2014, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Hi Mike I used fishing line after an 800 mile drive in the Texas sun. Worked like a charm. Panel pry tools are indeed a great help. Frankly, the worst part is removing the adhesive left behind. I've still got adhesive left from when I removed the Nissan emblem almost two months ago (I sold it). I have the EVO-R Z emblem to install, but I've just been too busy/lazy to finish gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-21-2014, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
bushisland Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada Posts: 27 Drives: 12 370Z TourSport 7A Rep Power: 13	Thanks Thank you all for the input. I will try when I get the nerve. I'm so worried about marking the paint. This is a excellent website to learn from good friendly people. __________________ "WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER ......THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE" JIMI HENDRIX Last edited by bushisland; 06-22-2014 at 07:58 AM.

06-21-2014, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722

06-22-2014, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	Use 3M Adhesive Remover. 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner Quart 08984 I just replaced my front emblem with the "Z" one from the ebay seller in the UK. The 3M stuff works great... been using it for many years. Won't hurt paint! __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

06-22-2014, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
SterlingDrive Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 168 Drives: '14 Tour Sport 6MT Rep Power: 11	All of the above and a little elbow grease and patience. Sterling __________________ '14 MB Tour Sprt Persim. Nav/NISMO Exhaust Berk HFC's/HPS MAFs & K&N/H&R 20 25mm Spacers/Clear Bra & Tints/GT-R lens/LatheWerkes Knob

06-23-2014, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
a6walter1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 132 Drives: '12 Z34 PW 7AT Rep Power: 14	Don't be afraid, you cannot do anything that can't be fixed. As long as you take your time and only use plastic tools, everything will be ok. gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ My Journal (2012 PW 7AT)

06-25-2014, 07:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
dkinghl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: texas Posts: 169 Drives: 390z Rep Power: 11	Agree . Iam going to have one like this honestly because the 2 cars share the same design idea (i mean the curve look ) Last edited by dkinghl; 06-25-2014 at 07:24 PM.

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