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How do you remove the "trans am" decal from the panel in between the tail lights?

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Old 08-08-2009, 11:45 PM
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My car got keyed 4-5 months ago, and they knicked that panel. I got a new one, but want to take the 'trans am' and the bird off so its all black. What do I need to do?
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you have to sand it off
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sand, wetsand and buff. search under polished tail light filler
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wet sand with 400-600 grit paper and then polish the hell out of it. i did mine and it looks SICK
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hey donohue, i want my to have my rear bumper painted black just like the bottom of yours. did u do it yourself or have it done? is it flat black or gloss? any info would help! thanks!
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Sorry guys, i found it....CETA mod. I was searchin but didnt know exactly what it was called but i found a good how to article. sorry to hijack thread but im interested in the blackout filler panel too.
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TRUST ME it sux
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Its alot of work, but if you take your time it comes out great

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Originally Posted by Donohue96M6Z28
My car got keyed 4-5 months ago, and they knicked that panel. I got a new one, but want to take the 'trans am' and the bird off so its all black. What do I need to do?
that sucks real bad!
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Good morning! I'm of the opposite frame of mind. Mine has faded out to be being almost invisible and I was looking to restore the look. Rubbing my finger across it, it felt indented so never thought it was a decal. Has anyone had luck revitalizing it? Did it look OEM? I saw the decals at Afterhoughts Auto.

Thanks and have a great day!
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Damn that looks really good blacked out!
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so if you wetsand it then paint it, will the scratches show threw the new paint????



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