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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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custom chrome nameplate help

I was thinking recently that it would be fun to replace the "Fit" nameplate on the back of the car with the best Japanese translation I can find:
フィット
(Feel free to correct this if you think there's a better alternative, though the Honda Fit website does come up first when I google that Japanese phrase)

1) Anyone have any thoughts on this? My car was actually built in Japan, so it has some extra significance.
2) Anyone know where I could get this made without doing it myself?
3) How do I get the old nameplate off without doing any damage? I presume its glued on?

Any and all suggestions and criticism are welcome.
 
Old Apr 24, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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1. My opinion doesn't matter, it's not my ride.

2. But I can open a Google tab.
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3. A hair dryer on a sunny day and an interior trim tool or other soft, pointy thing.

Knock yourself out, get what you want and post pics once you're happy with it.
 
Old Apr 24, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit Charlie
1. My opinion doesn't matter, it's not my ride.

2. But I can open a Google tab.
Chrome Auto Emblems by Elektroplate ? Stock & Custom
EmblemART.com | Custom Emblems | No Minimum Order
Chrome Car Emblem | Chrome Auto Emblems - Browse Now!
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3. A hair dryer on a sunny day and an interior trim tool or other soft, pointy thing.

Knock yourself out, get what you want and post pics once you're happy with it.
An option to the pointy thing, is to run dental floss, (flavored or un-flavored), or nylon fishing line under the old badge after you've softened up the glue. Don't go crazy with the hair dryer. Not a lot of heat is required.
 
Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:46 PM
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Thanks for the online suggestions. Ive never done something like this before and wasn't exactly sure what to search for.
 
Old Apr 24, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit Charlie
1. My opinion doesn't matter, it's not my ride.
Perhaps not, but I was curious what the community of enthusiasts thought about this. Please feel free to share your thoughts, no hurt feelings will be had!
 
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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I think it is an interesting way to personalize your car. Even though I have a GE, I liked the funky look of the GD's logo with the dot over the i and put that emblem on my car. I also got a Jazz emblem and put it on the right side rear.

If you like it, who cares what others think
 
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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Not knocking you but whenever I see that older logo I make fun of those cars

But I also make fun of the non-sport model too. I'm a real Fit elitist.
 
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