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Old 07-26-2006 | 10:32 PM
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I know some people dont like it but, how easy is to take off the Trans Am emblems on the bottom of the door and make it look good. Does anyone have pics of there car with them gone
Old 07-26-2006 | 10:38 PM
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i used a spray can of some 3M adhesive remover on mine and it worked fine i just wiped it clean. i never took a picture, i painted mine a different color and stuck them back on though.
Old 07-26-2006 | 10:40 PM
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I've seen several pics of 'birds missing the emblems (and moldings) on this site. Try looking in the "Do you own a Formula" and "Lets see those Trans Ams" type of threads. Here in this forum and the Appearance & Detailing Forum will probably be your best bets.
Old 07-28-2006 | 08:47 AM
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Took mine off to replace with stainless - never understood why Pontiac made them the sames as the body color, could not see them unless you were practically on top of them

I used a hair dryer to warm them up a bit and then some fishing line(wrapped around finger on each hand) to run behind them - back and forth....... saw that trick on here some time ago
Old 07-28-2006 | 09:37 AM
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mine came silver,,on the blue car,,i do not see many like that,,all are the same paint as the car,,,,i dont get that one either.
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Originally Posted by Rick99TAWS6
... - never understood why Pontiac made them the sames as the body color, could not see them unless you were practically on top of them...
Totally agree with you there. I love the Trans Am emblems, but they need to a different color than the car. I put silver emblems on my Maple Red. Looks awesome.

But as stated, hair dryer and fishing line will get them off real easy. That's how I took mine off and replaced them with silver. Some Goo Gone will get rid of the remaining adhesive.
Old 07-28-2006 | 10:45 AM
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I took mine off after I removed the side moldings. It just did not look right to me, having the trans am badge sticking so far out. So I bought the trans am overlays, at put them directly on the door themselves. It was a pita to get them to line up right, but with a help of a friend it came out great. It seems like a much cleaner look. Here are a few pics, I have of it.





And here is what it looks like with no moldings and badges

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I guess I'm kind of the odd guy here....I actually like the tonal-colored emblems. To me it makes for a much cleaner look.
Old 07-28-2006 | 01:20 PM
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Dont worry y2k_ta you arent alone i prefer the Trans Am emblem the same color as well. Although I have a blue-green chameleon so even if i did want to change it i dont know what color would match it
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Thanks for the info guys! I'll post pics when I get it done this weekend
Old 07-29-2006 | 07:55 PM
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i have a black 99 trans..i would like to where i can get the stainless emblem. that **** looks hot. ebay has them for like 70 bucks. anyone know where i can get it cheaper
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You must be talking about muffinbuster on here he is dragonz28. Its not much when you realize it will last forever and is great quality. I'm pretty sure he doesn't make much off of us and does it more of a hobby than a business. Many people on here are glad to pay that price for quality. Not trying to sound like an *** just explaining that that is the best price for what you get. Order it and see for yourself and then you'll understand. He has too many fans waiting for his next product to not do good work and good service.
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i have a black 99 trans..i would like to where i can get the stainless emblem. that **** looks hot. ebay has them for like 70 bucks. anyone know where i can get it cheaper
Old 07-29-2006 | 08:34 PM
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Dragonz28 will take care of you....best emblems around and the guy is real gentleman...


Old 08-04-2006 | 08:22 AM
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Mine is black and came with red Trans Am emblems on the side...

Need to get a new rear WS6 badge as mine has gone all funny..
Old 08-05-2006 | 09:09 PM
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HERE ARE SOME PICS W/O THE EMBLEMS








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