Debadged some of my truck today

[betty bowtie]

"LT's" are gone from rear pillars and "Avalanche" is off the tailgate.  Will tackle the door "GM Avalanche's" from the front doors another day.  Here are some pics so I don't get "Boo'd"!

[betty bowtie]

These are some of the tools used to complete the task

[AVcop]

Lookin good Betty! I took those GM badges off myself, suprised at how easy they came off. Great pics!

[CharlieC]

All of mine are gone as well.  Looks much better, IMHO.

 I have to say though, if you're going to do this, please just use some fishing line, string, etc. to remove the old letters.   Looking at the paint can opener to do it on a new truck, well 

Charlie

[betty bowtie]

All of mine are gone as well.  Looks much better, IMHO.

 I have to say though, if you're going to do this, please just use some fishing line, string, etc. to remove the old letters.   Looking at the paint can opener to do it on a new truck, well 

Charlie

It worked great Charlie.  It never touches the paint, the tool is the perfect shape and allows the correct angle.  I had to pull the edge of the letter out a bit with my fingernail.  Then slide the tip in and pull straight out, popped right off!

[Tango Chaser]

It worked great Charlie.  It never touches the paint, the tool gives you thins a perfect shape.  I had to pull the edge of the letter out a bit with my fingernail.  Then slide the tip in and pull straight out, popped right off!

Got lucky.  I'd probably destroy the paint.  Everytime I see your AV makes me want to trade in my 05. 

[betty bowtie]

Got lucky.  I'd probably destroy the paint.  Everytime I see your AV makes me want to trade in my 05. 

Thank You for the compliment.  So why haven't you taken the plunge?  Oh yeah, if you don't mind, enlighten me...what exactly is a "tango"?

[Tango Chaser]

Thank You for the compliment.  So why haven't you taken the plunge?  Oh yeah, if you don't mind, enlighten me...what exactly is a "tango"?

Um...I have an 05 and owe a lot!!  Cant flip into an 07  maybe an 08 we'll see.

Tango:  Slang for "T"errorist

Military uses phonetic alphabet, "T" is "Tango", Rather then saying "Terrorist" or refering to any "hostile" Tango is sometimes used.  It can also refer to a mobile radio operator   ie  "Tango Chaser"  Terrorist Chaser

"I'd rather be whackin tango's"  I'd rather be killin terrorist  (my avatar)





Or I'd rather chase hot female Tango Dancers.  Either way works for me! 

[betty bowtie]

Um...I have an 05 and owe a lot!!  Cant flip into an 07  maybe an 08 we'll see.

Tango:  Slang for "T"errorist

Military uses phonetic alphabet, "T" is "Tango", Rather then saying "Terrorist" or refering to any "hostile" Tango is sometimes used.  It can also refer to a mobile radio operator   ie  "Tango Chaser"  Terrorist Chaser

"I'd rather be whackin tango's"  I'd rather be killin terrorist  (my avatar)





Or I'd rather chase hot female Tango Dancers.  Either way works for me! 

Okay, now I get it.  I am very familiar with Military lingo.  I am an ARMY vet myself...Hooah!

[WILDFIRE]

that looks fantastic Betty, keep up the good work!   

[yaboytroy]

 i have debadged every vehicle ive had in the last 5 yrs..  i always foun it was easiest to heat up with a blower drier.   the sticky adhesive always peels right off, with slim to none residue left.  but just a suggestion

[MS03 2500]

Betty that is a very good looking Av that blue is something. I pulled of most of the vinyl stickers myself pay no attendion to the picture to the left that red 4x4 is long gone. My next change is changing the tailgate that has a raised Chevrolet I bought a ext that's blank. But that color is very nice




MS3

[007 SoSa]

I debadge All of my Gm stickers... I will post better pics soon.

[XRover]

I debadge All of my Gm stickers... I will post better pics soon.

Nice wheels dude !!

[sunburstltz]

I also debadge mine 

[alex_lee88]

hey!! I have the same avy!! lol nice color IMO...

[sunburstltz]

We both got good taste. 

[Bob2004]

I just started to debadge the tailgate on my black 07. The chrome letters came off easy enough, but how do you remove the double sided tape that remains on the truck?

[Freebie]

I peeled most of it away with my fingers, and then got the remnants with goo gone and wd40... worked great!

[msdinsp]

Well you all convinced me, I guess I gotta get mine debadged before MCM.

[Freebie]

Well you all convinced me, I guess I gotta get mine debadged before MCM.

 

[danlwil]

I prefer the Streamline Design C Pillar Stickers....

You've inspired me....

PEEL THOSE STICKERS!!!!!!!!

[WILDFIRE]

Well you all convinced me, I guess I gotta get mine debadged before MCM.

gives it a much cleaner look 

[Jesus Freak]

Just bought a 2007 Red LTZ today. I plan on debadging it tomorrow, if I have the time. I do have one question though. How is the rear bowtie attached? I would like to remove it too.

[03whitediamond]

Congrats on the new AVy! 

[T-800]

Just bought a 2007 Red LTZ today. I plan on debadging it tomorrow, if I have the time. I do have one question though. How is the rear bowtie attached? I would like to remove it too.

It's attached with doublesided tape, but if you take it off, there will be two holes in the tailgate where the guiding pins on the bowtie were in.

[mrfrancis3000]

Does anybody want to sell me the "LTZ" chrome letters they removed? 

[dyshuk]

this might be my next 'mod'  the more and more i see debadged AV's the more i want it

they look so good

[Jesus Freak]

Does anybody want to sell me the "LTZ" chrome letters they removed? 

mrfrancis3000, I sent you a PM today concerning the LTZ badges.
Jesus Freak

[Jesus Freak]

Well, let the debadging begin. Took off the LTZ today. I didn't have time to get the others, but there is always tomorrow. Also decided to do some interior dash panel switching. We just bought my wife a certified 2008 2wd Suburban Z71. My AV had the faux burl wood dash panels. Her's had the faux brushed aluminum. They are all interchangable except for the drivers door controls. Her's doesn't have the power fold back mirrors, and mine does. So let the hunt begin. I need to find an all controls, faux brushed aluminum panel for my LTZ, and a faux burl wood, without the fold in mirror controls, panel for her LT2 Suburban. Love the look of the brushed aluminum in my red/blk AV.

[Jesus Freak]

Well, it's done time to finally get some pics. of the new AV on the site. Just a note to those wanting to debadge. The leftover adhesive is a pain to get off unless you have the right tool. One of my P&B guys led me to an eraser wheel tha I think is put out by 3M. It can be attached to any cordless drill, and will remove the leftovers in no time. You do need to be sure you don't use a drill that is to fast. I think it recommends less than 4,000 RPMs. It only took a few minutes to do each set. By the way, thanks whoever it was who suggested using fishing line to remove the letters intially. It really made for a safe removal.

[Jesus Freak]

OOPS!

[Jesus Freak]

Here are some more pics. One before and one after. The eraser wheel will not hurt the paint as long as you don't run it to fast. It doesn't take much to get the gunk off.

[Jesus Freak]

Here it is all done.

[KP07dkblue]

That looks good. I am planning on doing mine soon.

[Jesus Freak]

That looks good. I am planning on doing mine soon.

Get one of the eraser wheels. It makes it so much easier to remove the foam double sided tape they use. Also I recommend using Meguiar's Cleaner Wax. It does a great job of pulling off the rest of the gunk and film that is left behind. You will have to use a little elbow grease, but it is worth it.

[KP07dkblue]

Get one of the eraser wheels. It makes it so much easier to remove the foam double sided tape they use. Also I recommend using Meguiar's Cleaner Wax. It does a great job of pulling off the rest of the gunk and film that is left behind. You will have to use a little elbow grease, but it is worth it.

Thanks for the tip. I will pick one up. I know it killed me trying to do that when I did this to the Blazer I had before the Avalanche. I have used the Meguiar's before so I have some in the garage.

[Jesus Freak]

Thanks for the tip. I will pick one up. I know it killed me trying to do that when I did this to the Blazer I had before the Avalanche. I have used the Meguiar's before so I have some in the garage.

You will need to go by a place that carries P&B supplies. They run about $25 if I remember right, but it is worth it.

[HawaiianBrian]

thanks to all of you for giving me the courage to tackle my 07 after 11 months of debating. Was afraid I would mess it up badly. After reading this, I figured what the heck - so I started small with the Flex-fuel badge on the tailgate. A little heat from a hair dryer and some fishing line - came off like butter! No problems.
Will begin the rest of  the work this weekend.
thx again for the tips!
 

[bandt0913]

looks great JF!!!

I was going to do this, but gotta try something else when the weather warms up first..

[SamHouseIII]

I like the look, I always thought about it, but never went through with it.

Sam

[angrysam]

I'm planning on doing this as soon as the weather warms up a bit.

Does anyone know what is behind the door moldings? Any holes? I think they need to go too.

[07AvySS]

Now that you took off the new style font...anyone here interested in putting these on in their place?





I posted a group buy in the proper section - check it out if interested. Lots of colors available.

[Jesus Freak]

Ok everyone. I do realize that this isn't an AV, but I wanted to show the new debadged look of my wifes 2008 Suburban Z71. I did leave the Z71 emblem. I thought it looked perfect where it was.

[Jesus Freak]

One more pic.

[Jesus Freak]

One more.

[msdinsp]

Now that you took off the new style font...anyone here interested in putting these on in their place?





I posted a group buy in the proper section - check it out if interested. Lots of colors available.

There are some pics here for any one interested, in what it would look like.
http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,82781.0.html

[SurvivalFreak]

OMG not an AV...  NOT AN AV!!!!

    

Looks good tho... it's an Av cousin so it's ok i guess...

Just consider it an Avalanche with the Snugtop!   

[mrfrancis3000]

Is anybody here willing to part with a set of the chrome "AVALANCHE" lettering? I want to paint some (at least try to) and put them on my speaker box. Just to dress it up a little bit.

[07AvySS]

Is anybody here willing to part with a set of the chrome "AVALANCHE" lettering? I want to paint some (at least try to) and put them on my speaker box. Just to dress it up a little bit.

I have a full set of 3....I can send you 1 set of them...just pay for shipping.
Cool?

[mrfrancis3000]

I have a full set of 3....I can send you 1 set of them...just pay for shipping.
Cool?

Thanks, that will work. Do you want me to paypal you or send you an envelope with the postage already paid? Just PM which ever one works for you.   

[blackbeauty]

Can any of you 07 owners confirm that the rear and side lettering is the same size.....every time I see them on a truck it looks like the side lettering is smaller....
Thanks.

[mrfrancis3000]

I believe they are, but  I will double check when I get home tonight if nobody else chimes in by then.

[GulfstreamV]

Yes, they are the same size.  I debadged my AV a few months ago.

[07AvySS]

All the same size.

[blackbeauty]

Thanks guys...guess my eyes were playing tricks on me...

[Torrent]

07AvySS...

Do you still have a set of the chrome letters you could part with?

[D-Loc]

My best frind has a colorado that she doesnt want the badges on... its not individual letters but will this still work??

[macjac69]

Can't debadge my 08 Southern comfort, they applied the pearl paint with the badges masked off so it's not gonna happen:(

[07AvySS]

07AvySS...

Do you still have a set of the chrome letters you could part with?

I think so. I'll have to dig around. We just moved and OMG what a mess in the garage!! 
I'll look at get back with you.

[Torrent]

I think so. I'll have to dig around. We just moved and OMG what a mess in the garage!! 
I'll look at get back with you.

That'll work.  TY sir. 

[Van]

Any possible hassles without emblems when it's time to trade in/sell (only to buy a NEW Av of course)?

[Van]

Any possible hassles without emblems when it's time to trade in/sell (only to buy a NEW Av of course)?

[Stratusfear02]

I like the look of the debadged trucks i'm planing on taking it a step further and taking off the side moldings too, since they are fading on an 07 and GM doesn't want to help replace them on a truck with 40K. So i'll make them disappear i'll post pics when it done for opinions.