Removing R badge on the rear bumper
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Removing R badge on the rear bumper
Hi Folks,
I am new to this forum. I just bought a 2018 F-Type R. It has the black exterior package option and I am trying to black out few more pieces on the back that are chrome. I have already painted the exhaust tip black, darken the tail lights, removed the "F-Type" & "Jaguar", however, can't remove the "R" badge to paint it black. I have used fishing line and loosen all the sticky adhesive but it looks like something is holding it from inside the bumper.
I have searched the forum and can't find info specific to the "R" badge. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
I am new to this forum. I just bought a 2018 F-Type R. It has the black exterior package option and I am trying to black out few more pieces on the back that are chrome. I have already painted the exhaust tip black, darken the tail lights, removed the "F-Type" & "Jaguar", however, can't remove the "R" badge to paint it black. I have used fishing line and loosen all the sticky adhesive but it looks like something is holding it from inside the bumper.
I have searched the forum and can't find info specific to the "R" badge. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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N4SPEED (11-17-2018)
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· -Scuff the exhaust tips with 2000 grit sand paper, spray clean with alcohol and wipe with microfiber cloth
· -Using painters blue tape, cover around the exhaust opening, then cover the rear of the car with news paper or plastic
· -Spray 2 coats of Rust-Oleom High Heat Primer (follow instructions on label)
· -Spray 3 coats of Rust-Oleom High Heat black paint (it comes in gloss black or flat. I prefer flat)
· -Follow baking instruction on the label
The Jag took me longer than my AMG GTS or the DB11 because there are 4 pipes and the openings around the pipes are bigger. Figure about 3-4 hours which is mostly prep time to cover the car.Here is an image of the rear.
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Greggbhill (11-22-2018)
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I would say yes since the exhaust tips are probably of similar material. As for how it will look, I personally don't like chrome on my cars, but that is just a personal preference. I think it will look good on your V6 with center exhaust.
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You sure about that Lance?
I always thought they were polished stainless steel.
Either way they are definitely not chrome plated but then again N4SPEED is obviously talking about the bright shiny "chrome" look regardless of the actual metal used.
I always thought they were polished stainless steel.
Either way they are definitely not chrome plated but then again N4SPEED is obviously talking about the bright shiny "chrome" look regardless of the actual metal used.
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Good point, I am not sure what the actual materials are. I have however, painted 3 different cars' exhaust tips and have not had any issues with paint flaking/peeling. I had mt AMG for 18 months and washed it regularly in drive through car wash with no problem, same with the DB11.