HipsterDoofus Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I debadged this weekend. Thats not the moron part. I did both the "2.5GT" and the "AWD" badges, no problem,some fishing string and Goo Gone and I was golden. I did the "Legacy' badge last....not expecting pins. I thought perhaps it was just stubborn glue due to the age of my car, so I freed up all the edges and pulled and the badge broke, but came off. So I mean, technically im debadged, except where the "Legacy" badge was, there are now two pin holes with plastic inserts. Thats the moron part. You cant really notice it, but I know its there and thats enough for me. What can I do to get these inserts out and fill the holes? Bondo? If thats the case, does anyone know where I can score some good touch-up paint? Does Subaru provide it? I believe a /facepalm is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 What color is the car ? Just fill the holes with matching sealant. Or go buy another badge and install it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 What color is the car ? Just fill the holes with matching sealant. Or go buy another badge and install it. Its the Spruce pearl color... is that something i could pickup at a car parts store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Racing Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Cut the pins off or push/pull them out, then hit the holes with some Bondo Glazing $ Spot putty. Try to make it smooth so you won't have to sand it. Don't get any Bondo on the rest of the car. 2000 grit sandpaper on the area if you must, then get the specific color touch up paint from your friendly local Subaru dealer parts department. Go lightly with the touch up paint, it will glob/run and look worse than when you started. Also keep in mind that the paint on the car might have faded some, so the touch up paint might be a little brighter in color than the rest of the car. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Buy an STi badge and put that over the top, easier, cheaper and much more ricer Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Or go buy another badge and install it. Do this and call it a day. Bondo holes and paint a trunk lid to get rid of a badge...that's just crazy talk. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well, actually the paint thing doesn't seem like too bad of an idea as there are a few spots on my trunk id like to touch up. Just in case though is there a website that sells badges or something of that nature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Pearls and metallics are always hard to blend with touch up paint. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Buy an STi badge and put that over the top, easier, cheaper and much more ricer iznt dat wat i wantz? MOAR RIZE POWA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicklook2 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 agreed. put the badge back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Pearls and metallics are always hard to blend with touch up paint. X youre breaking my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 agreed. put the badge back on. Broken. 3 pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well just telling it how it is. It will look like ass! Why don't you pay to get it professionally filled in and painted? If you were in Florida I would do it for $100. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 ugh. might as well just buy a new badge. Can i get one that says "Taurus?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 ugh. might as well just buy a new badge. Can i get one that says "Taurus?" http://www.customonlinesigns.com/chrome_automobile_emblems X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Does anyone know a good, safe way i can pull out the plastic inserts in the holes that held the pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pillboy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Does anyone know a good, safe way i can pull out the plastic inserts in the holes that held the pins? If you are gonna paint the trunk, who cares about safe? Use an air chisel. I would either drill a tiny hole and thread a small screw into them and pull them out with a pliers, or use a punch and drive them through and let them fall between the trunk panels. You will never hear them rattle around way back there. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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