Why money does not equal brains

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit) 07/24/2014 at 13:19 • Filed to: JRITS, justrolledintotheshop, r/justrolledintotheshop, nissan gtr, nissan gt-r, gt-r, gtr

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Example #473:

GT-R owner tried to use a heat gun to remove their GT-R emblem and got the trunk panel a tad too hot:

Stolen from JRITS

GhostZ > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:20

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Of all the emblems, why would you try to remove the GT-R one?

spanfucker retire bitch > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:21

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You. Fucking. Idiot.

Frank Grimes > GhostZ 07/24/2014 at 13:22

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so he could put it on his accord

DipodomysDeserti > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:25

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Half the GT-R owners I see are 16 year old kids whose parent s bought it for them.

ZiptieMcBumper > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:25

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A heat gun? Why on earth would anyone think that was a good idea?

Here, moron:

This could have saved you a few thousand dollars in paint repairs, and it helps keep your teeth clean, too.

Bad Idea Hat > GhostZ 07/24/2014 at 13:27

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Sleeper? Other than that bit of illogic, I got nothing.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:33

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Please tell me this was Florida. Bugs is getting bored

Takuro Spirit > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 07/24/2014 at 13:36

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No idea.

macanamera > ZiptieMcBumper 07/24/2014 at 13:36

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I heat gun for like 10 seconds, then floss.

macanamera > GhostZ 07/24/2014 at 13:37

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I removed the Nissan one on mine. I know lots of people (sadly) who removed both and replaced the Nissan one with the GT-R one.

macanamera > DipodomysDeserti 07/24/2014 at 13:37

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I was 19.

ZiptieMcBumper > macanamera 07/24/2014 at 13:41

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I've used a hair dryer to soften the adhesive a little, but I'd be too afraid to use my heat gun anywhere near something with paint... let alone a GTR.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:41

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I want to de-badge my car but this is exactly why I havn't tried yet. I feel like one way or another I'm going to fuck something up. I was told to use a hair dryer and am still nervous with just that. How hot do heat guns get?

macanamera > ZiptieMcBumper 07/24/2014 at 13:43

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I used a heat gun on mine but I took the Nissan badge/sign off, de-badged it like a pro. Then again, wasn't my first de-badge. And I mean you just do it for a few seconds max.

Jayhawk Jake > ZiptieMcBumper 07/24/2014 at 13:47

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I used a heatgun to help in removing my turbo badge, and to remove a vinyl pinstripe.

The heatgun was not the problem, the operator was.

RazoE > Takuro Spirit 07/24/2014 at 13:48

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I usually just park the car in the sun and then use floss.

Jayhawk Jake > OPPOsaurus WRX 07/24/2014 at 13:50

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Way hotter than a hair dryer. Think 500 degrees

You can use a heatgun, just don't be a dumbass about it. Never hold it in one place for more than a second or two, and keep it some distance away. A hair dryer will be much safer, but it's still best to use good practice, don't hold it in one place for long etc.

You should just need a little heat then run some dental floss behind it and work it through. Get some adhesive remover to clear the residue.

lonestranger > ZiptieMcBumper 07/24/2014 at 13:56

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It is a good idea, if used properly. It's one of several methods and tools that professional auto body techs and detailers use them for removing emblems and vinyl graphics.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Jayhawk Jake 07/24/2014 at 14:01

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i'll practice on my wifes car first.

DipodomysDeserti > macanamera 07/24/2014 at 14:10

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I was too, for about a year.

macanamera > DipodomysDeserti 07/24/2014 at 14:13

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I mean when I got my GT-R

DipodomysDeserti > macanamera 07/24/2014 at 14:18

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That's not the GT-R I was referring to. I like yours better.

macanamera > DipodomysDeserti 07/24/2014 at 14:19

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lulz, but truthfully I was actually 19 when I got my R35, and I neither showed it off, crashed it, nor melted the paint off. We're not all stupid, just, you know, most of us.