Thinking of debadging my Furby RS

pbirkett · 08-11-2004, 13:12

Does anyone have any photos of a debadged Furby RS, as I am really thinking about doing it for stealth purposes but I also think somehow it might look better.

I am undecided on the front badge though, I really quite like the look of it, so I may keep that one on. Opinions?

Also how is best to get them off without scratching the paintwork. Also, I wont be left with a mark where it used to be will I?

Jon TDI · 08-11-2004, 13:21

Dental Floss!!

Used some to remove the badges on my SEAT. Remove any old adhesive with some tar remover.
I think Ross has pics of his de-badged rear (oo-er!) in his gallery.

Octy69 · 08-11-2004, 13:25

De-badge, why are you ashamed of your Skoda? Suppose you will be sticking a VW badge and a Polo name badge on to replace them?

pbirkett · 08-11-2004, 13:37

The Skoda badge will stay, I never wanted rid of that. Its the "FABIA" and the "vRS" badge and also possibly the "v" on the grille, since its beginning to get a touch annoying having chavs driving up my ar$e all the time. I want a race when it suits me, not every 2 minutes!!!

I wont be replacing them with anything.

Nigel26 · 08-11-2004, 14:37

i think you should be ok to heat them slightly with a hair dryer then gently peel them away. if there is a mark you could alsways use t-cut or simular

Joel_vRS · 08-11-2004, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel26

i think you should be ok to heat them slightly with a hair dryer then gently peel them away. if there is a mark you could alsways use t-cut or simular

didnt work for my otcy badges..neither did boiling water... the badges them selves come off relativly easy its the gunk they leave behind thata hard to get off..i found the best thing (after trying many house old items).. was meths...dab on to rag and sponge the offended sticky stuff then buff/peel off..

joel

rsbspt · 08-11-2004, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbirkett

Does anyone have any photos of a debadged Furby RS, as I am really thinking about doing it for stealth purposes but I also think somehow it might look better.

I am undecided on the front badge though, I really quite like the look of it, so I may keep that one on. Opinions?

Also how is best to get them off without scratching the paintwork. Also, I wont be left with a mark where it used to be will I?

Eeek! This sounds like a mod to the Birkettmobile. Whatever next!

Turbostream · 08-11-2004, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel_vRS

didnt work for my otcy badges..neither did boiling water... the badges them selves come off relativly easy its the gunk they leave behind thata hard to get off..i found the best thing (after trying many house old items).. was meths...dab on to rag and sponge the offended sticky stuff then buff/peel off..

joel

My mums KA had the rear badge nicked a while ago, to remove the gunge I used lighter fluid, didn't harm the paint either

ScoobyChris · 08-11-2004, 17:20

I did mine a couple of months after I got it. Used a hair drier to heat up the letters and then pulled them off and then used tar remover to remove the remaining gunk. Took a while to do that, but my badge had been on there for 3 years

I think it makes the back look much cleaner, although I would be tempted to go for the 1.2 badge

My pics didn't come out too well as the before photos were taken in the light and the after ones in the dark (which doesn't really do a black car justice!

), but if no one else has any, I'll take some more

Chris

Joel_vRS · 08-11-2004, 17:21

yep lighter fluid is more or less the same thing..that was next on my list if the meths didnt work

Joel

hobnob · 08-11-2004, 17:48

Shame to get rid of the vRS logo off the back, although I agree it does add a stealth factor to the car. I haven't personaly had any boy racers except one saxo driver who gave up after a while (hill past batleys

)

Should replace with the 1.4mpi badge or similar that would be good fun

pbirkett · 08-11-2004, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobnob

I haven't personaly had any boy racers except one saxo driver who gave up after a while (hill past batleys

)

Must be the way I drive then

Quote:

Should replace with the 1.4mpi badge or similar that would be good fun

Nah, I've never believed in making my car into something it isnt

fab16v · 08-11-2004, 18:28

I debadged mine with fishing line. Looks nice and smooth now. The front can't be debadged unless you replace the grill as it has a section on the grill for the vRS badge to stick to.

dsemuk · 08-11-2004, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbostream

My mums KA had the rear badge nicked a while ago, to remove the gunge I used lighter fluid, didn't harm the paint either

Just don't smoke whilst using it

stathap · 08-11-2004, 19:00

I recommend ladies nail polish remover

Josh_PoloGTi · 08-11-2004, 19:06

Here's mine:

pbirkett · 08-11-2004, 20:00

Cheers for the photos guys. It does look nice and smooth at the back without the badges. A mate at work has a Bora debadged, and I do like the look of that as well.

dsemuk · 08-11-2004, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbirkett

... Its the "FABIA" and the "vRS" badge and also possibly the "v" on the grille, since its beginning to get a touch annoying having chavs driving up my ar$e all the time. I want a race when it suits me, not every 2 minutes!!!

I removed the rear vrs badge for this very reason, I'm now thinking of removing the FABIA letters as they trap dirt

Fishing line removed the badge and tar spot remover got the gunk off.

Lummox · 08-11-2004, 20:14

Fishing line is the best for getting the badges off as mentioned. I think I used white spirit to get the glue off then polished it up after.

Smoooooth.

Joel_vRS · 08-11-2004, 20:58

debadgeing any car make it look so much better.. i know this thread is about the furby but here is my octy debadged

Joel

**roo** · 08-11-2004, 21:06

here's mine.

Fasterbaby · 10-11-2004, 13:51

They look great debagded, can you do the same with the Skoda badge at the back too?

Joel_vRS · 10-11-2004, 15:45

on the octy i think (thats a big I THINK) it has an indent behind it...in the boot lid...

i coudl walk out side and hae a look buts its cold and too far away lol

Joel

**roo** · 10-11-2004, 18:04

No, the Skoda badges are lined up by holes in the boot. Why would you want to do that anyway

ScoobyChris · 10-11-2004, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

No, the Skoda badges are lined up by holes in the boot. Why would you want to do that anyway

But to cover the holes you can do what Josh has done (see pic at top of page)

Chris

08-11-2004, 13:12	#1
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thinking of debadging my Furby RS Does anyone have any photos of a debadged Furby RS, as I am really thinking about doing it for stealth purposes but I also think somehow it might look better. I am undecided on the front badge though, I really quite like the look of it, so I may keep that one on. Opinions? Also how is best to get them off without scratching the paintwork. Also, I wont be left with a mark where it used to be will I?

08-11-2004, 13:21	#2
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Dental Floss!! Used some to remove the badges on my SEAT. Remove any old adhesive with some tar remover. I think Ross has pics of his de-badged rear (oo-er!) in his gallery. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

08-11-2004, 13:25	#3
Octy69 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 27 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	De-badge, why are you ashamed of your Skoda? Suppose you will be sticking a VW badge and a Polo name badge on to replace them? __________________ Mr George Dubbja Bush, 43rd President of the US of A

08-11-2004, 14:37	#5
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Members Car: Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i think you should be ok to heat them slightly with a hair dryer then gently peel them away. if there is a mark you could alsways use t-cut or simular __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

08-11-2004, 17:20	#9
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	I did mine a couple of months after I got it. Used a hair drier to heat up the letters and then pulled them off and then used tar remover to remove the remaining gunk. Took a while to do that, but my badge had been on there for 3 years I think it makes the back look much cleaner, although I would be tempted to go for the 1.2 badge My pics didn't come out too well as the before photos were taken in the light and the after ones in the dark (which doesn't really do a black car justice! ), but if no one else has any, I'll take some more Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

08-11-2004, 13:37	#4
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Skoda badge will stay, I never wanted rid of that. Its the "FABIA" and the "vRS" badge and also possibly the "v" on the grille, since its beginning to get a touch annoying having chavs driving up my ar$e all the time. I want a race when it suits me, not every 2 minutes!!! I wont be replacing them with anything.

08-11-2004, 17:21	#10
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yep lighter fluid is more or less the same thing..that was next on my list if the meths didnt work Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

08-11-2004, 17:48	#11
hobnob Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 322 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shame to get rid of the vRS logo off the back, although I agree it does add a stealth factor to the car. I haven't personaly had any boy racers except one saxo driver who gave up after a while (hill past batleys ) Should replace with the 1.4mpi badge or similar that would be good fun __________________ Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Sport (Corrida Red)

08-11-2004, 19:00	#15
stathap Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: north Posts: 1,220 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recommend ladies nail polish remover __________________ "Classic" Black Magic

08-11-2004, 20:00	#17
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers for the photos guys. It does look nice and smooth at the back without the badges. A mate at work has a Bora debadged, and I do like the look of that as well.

08-11-2004, 20:14	#19
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Fishing line is the best for getting the badges off as mentioned. I think I used white spirit to get the glue off then polished it up after. Smoooooth. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

08-11-2004, 20:58	#20
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	debadgeing any car make it look so much better.. i know this thread is about the furby but here is my octy debadged Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

10-11-2004, 13:51	#22
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They look great debagded, can you do the same with the Skoda badge at the back too? __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

10-11-2004, 15:45	#23
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	on the octy i think (thats a big I THINK) it has an indent behind it...in the boot lid... i coudl walk out side and hae a look buts its cold and too far away lol Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

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