Removing “Dual Motor” Badge?

[Rails85]

I got my 3 a month ago with the badge already on since it was a demo car. Didn’t care for it at first and like it even less now. I’d like to have it removed but not sure how to go about it. Has anyone done this and know if Tesla will do it for free? I’m also concerned about paint being ruined during the process. Anyone have any issues? Advice is much appreciated! Will be happy to give the badge away.

 

[RobDickinson]

Im guessing the usual heat gun/fishingline then clean up method will work?

 

[run-the-joules]

Point the trunk into the sun on a warm day or warm with a heat gun. Use dental floss to remove the badge. Goo-Gone to remove leftover adhesive. Wax.

Congratulate self on removing a horrid badge. All trim badges are but it’s particularly so.

 

[Rails85]

Im guessing the usual heat gun/fishingline then clean up method will work?

Maybe? But if I ruin it then I gotta pay for the paint work. If Tesla does it then the hope is they don’t screw up? That’s why I’m wondering if they have done it for others.

 

[Rails85]

Point the trunk into the sun on a warm day or warm with a heat gun. Use dental floss to remove the badge. Goo-Gone to remove leftover adhesive. Wax.

Congratulate self on removing a horrid badge. All trim badges are but it’s particularly so.

Horrid indeed! But I don’t want to mess it up. Hence why I hope tesla does it for free. Guessing my chance of messing up is much higher than theirs

 

[RobDickinson]

Its just stuck onto the paint how would you mess it up?

 

[Rails85]

Its just stuck onto the paint how would you mess it up?

Too much heat gun melts the paint? Not enough heat gun and the glue takes the paint with it? Model 3 paint is extremely sensitive, as has been documented. I don’t want to assume that it’s that easy. I’ve never used a heat gun so don’t know what to expect.

 

[ecarfan]

Park your car so the badge is exposed to sun for a few hours and use dental floss. It won’t hurt the paint, which in my opinion is no different in quality from the paint other carmakers use.

I like my Model 3 DUAL MOTOR badge, just wish it had the red underline as well.

 

[artsci]

Maybe? But if I ruin it then I gotta pay for the paint work. If Tesla does it then the hope is they don’t screw up? That’s why I’m wondering if they have done it for others.

The odds of doing any damage to the paint are next to none, if you use fishing line or dental floss to remove the badge. I’ve done this procedure many times.

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Concur with above advice.

If you are afraid of a heat gun a hair drier or a nice hot sunny day will suffice.

 

[ChadS]

I debadge all of my cars (including several Teslas) and have never had a problem. I use a hair dryer and dental floss. And a tiny amount of nail polish remover.

It only takes a few minutes. Much easier than taking the car in.

 

[Msjulie]

The only thing to be concerned about really is paint fade but I doubt the car has been in baking sun long enough to noticeably fade the paint..

 

[neptunesfinest]

Yea they applied the dual motor badge to mine during a recent service visit without even asking. To top it off they put it on slightly crooked! Definitely gonna remove it when I get a chance.

 

[Atari2600]

If you are afraid to do it take it to a shop that does wraps and ask them to remove the badge. They do this stuff every day.

 

[SJC3]

SC wont and shouldn’t do it for free but it’s easy to do yourself. Hairdryer usually works too...a heat gun in bad hands can definitely destroy the paint. I don’t mind the badge but so many of them are put on crooked.

 

[jkoya]

I used fishing line to remove the "350Z" badge from a Nissan and it worked great. Removed remaining adhesive with alcohol prep pads, since I didn't have any goo gone.

My "T" emblem on the trunk lid was removed for a ppf install and there was a nice scratch hidden underneath....

 

[Rails85]

I debadge all of my cars (including several Teslas) and have never had a problem. I use a hair dryer and dental floss. And a tiny amount of nail polish remover.

It only takes a few minutes. Much easier than taking the car in.

What do you use the nail polish remover for?

 

[Rails85]

SC wont and shouldn’t do it for free but it’s easy to do yourself. Hairdryer usually works too...a heat gun in bad hands can definitely destroy the paint. I don’t mind the badge but so many of them are put on crooked.

That’s my worry. Maybe hair drier is the way to go. I don’t know if my hands are good or bad, but I don’t want to find out on MY Tesla!

 

[Rails85]

Yea they applied the dual motor badge to mine during a recent service visit without even asking. To top it off they put it on slightly crooked! Definitely gonna remove it when I get a chance.

If you’re gonna do it yourself I’d love to know your process!

 

[Boomer543]

I have to laugh at this. I think there is another post on this site about how to get the "dual motor" badge. Maybe you should see if anyone wants it. We are indeed a diverse group....