Debadging Question

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by kmkremer, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. kmkremer

    kmkremer Member

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    I'd like to remove the hybrid badges from the driver and passenger sides of my Package V. Since by definition the Prius is a hybrid, they seem kind of redundant. Anyway, I could use some help with the following:

    1. Does anyone know if there are holes behind the badges or just 2-way tape? Since I don't want to get into body work, it's a show-stopper if there are holes there.

    2. What is the best way to remove the badges? I think I remember seeing something about using dental floss.

    Thanks in advance for the help.
     
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Yes, there are holes behind the badges. Both the side hybrid ones and on the rear as well.

    I don't remember a thread showing the holes behind the side hybrid emblems, but there is a thread where people who began taking them off said there were holes so they stopped. One person even broke the emblem trying to get it off.

    here's a thread showing the holes on the rear of the car:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...ed-my-2010-prius-today-look-what-i-found.html

    My friend used fishing string to get his off his 300C 2 years ago and it worked fine. Just had to polish the area afterward. Some people use dental floss as well.
     
  3. Jaeger

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    Slide dental floss behind the badge while using a hair dryer to soften the glue.