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Removing Branding

By avicuser · Apr 20, 2009in General💬 14 posts👁️ 2,261 views
Posted Apr 20, 2009 · 22:48 UTC#1

Anyone know how I can remove the Premier and feature logos on the front of the unit to make it look more stock?

Posted Apr 21, 2009 · 00:13 UTC#2

Use the AVICFEEDS to change it

Posted Apr 21, 2009 · 00:17 UTC#3

I think avicuser actually meant the physical logos on the front of the unit. I have though about this myself, but I have not tried anything yet.

Posted Apr 21, 2009 · 00:18 UTC#4

If I'm reading it right hes asking how to remove the logo on the front of the unit...not from the display...all I can suggest is sanding it down. I think its part of the molding of the plastic housing.

Posted Apr 21, 2009 · 00:23 UTC#5

That being the case, I would imagine he would need to use chemicals, like acetone or rubbing compound. Rubbing compound would probably work better because it wouldn't eat the plastic but would take the writing off.

Posted Apr 21, 2009 · 02:55 UTC#6

Exactly...the physical logos that are silk screened on I guess.

Posted Apr 22, 2009 · 01:37 UTC#8

They are heat transfer graphics. I used to work for a company that made these types of labels for all sorts of electronics. I'll get a hold of the chemist and ask him what would safely remove them without damaging the plastic.

Posted Apr 22, 2009 · 15:04 UTC#9
They are heat transfer graphics. I used to work for a company that made these types of labels for all sorts of electronics. I'll get a hold of the chemist and ask him what would safely remove them without damaging the plastic.

 

that would be awesome!

 

Other than that the only other idea I had (and have NOT tested) is Meguiars PlastX plastic polish.

Posted Apr 22, 2009 · 15:46 UTC#10

I was looking for the OEM look myself so I wet sanded mine w/ 3M 1500 then 2000 grit - covered w/ three coats of Krylon Matte Clear ... this matched my Corvette's interior almost perfectly. I know you want pictures! I'll snap a few tonight after work.

 

Scott

Posted Apr 22, 2009 · 19:55 UTC#11
Give this a try: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... phone-wit/

 

A guy at work did this with a cell phone and it worked for him, can't make any guarantees though.

 

I was trying to find this exact link to share - but couldn't. I always wondered if it would actually work satisfactorily.

Posted Apr 23, 2009 · 03:24 UTC#12

Thanks guys. Looking forward to pics and what further info you find.

 

With the suggestin of WD40 I almost bought the WD40 Pen today at Pep Boys but I chickened out.

Posted Apr 24, 2009 · 02:15 UTC#13

I doubt you'll be able to remove it easily. Looks like there even might be a clear coat over it too. Not 100% on that.

Just remove the trim and paint it. You don't even have to sand it so if you change your mind later on you can just strip the paint. I did that.

Posted Apr 24, 2009 · 02:47 UTC#14

thanks. the clear coat was my concern too.

 

What's involved with removing that trim to paint it?