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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Thinking about removing the stupid ivtec stickers on the sides of the car but am really skeptical if its gonna be that much of a color difference. anyone experience this? thanks
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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ivtech decal = not stupid, lol. why don't you just peel off the "i" portion and see if it's different tone. If not do the rest, if it is noticeable, take the "i" off the other side and wah-la, "vtech"
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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imo it just looks tacky and my luck it wouldnt stick back on. the i is part of the rest of the sticker on mine. i think they must have changed it in 04-05 to all one sticker
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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jst take it off it prob wont be diff
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cloumep3
ivtech decal = not stupid, lol. why don't you just peel off the "i" portion and see if it's different tone. If not do the rest, if it is noticeable, take the "i" off the other side and wah-la, "vtech"
vtech?

Really? F*ckin' really?? It's 2010, bro. Vtec technology has been around since 1992. For the love of god, at least know what the acronym stands for.

OP - take the stickers off your car ASAP. I waited a year or so before removing mine, but I wish I had done it on day one. It makes the car look soooo much cleaner.

Just use a blow dryer to gently heat the surface of the sticker, and slowly/carefully peel it off. Buff it with some wax when you're done to help blend the paint. I didn't have any paint fade, although you could *barely* see the transition of swirl marks to virgin paint. If you have a random orbital, you can polish the paint to smooth it out (if necessary). It blends perfect now
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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Use some Goo Gone for the crap that might be left over from the adhesive.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by turboteg2nv
vtech?
Really? F*ckin' really?? It's 2010, bro. Vtec technology has been around since 1992. For the love of god, at least know what the acronym stands for.
thanks for the correction

FYI the VTEC technology's been around prior to 1992, if I remember correctly, it was introduced around 1989 or 1990 on one of SiR versions or NSX or something.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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thanks guys. i am gonna do it today at work. i work at a honda dealership so i have all the stuff to remove it correctly just wondering what you guys experienced with the removal
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cloumep3
FYI the VTEC technology's been around prior to 1992, if I remember correctly, it was introduced around 1989 or 1990 on one of SiR versions or NSX or something.
Ohhh sure, now that you've actually done your homework!
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Yeah, um I thought it was common knowledge that VTEC has been around prior to 92. It was just introduced to the U.S. in 92.

I think the I-VTEC sticker looks cool and it makes it easier to convince homeless people that your car is a hybrid too. :D
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by turboteg2nv
Ohhh sure, now that you've actually done your homework!
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by square_1
Yeah, um I thought it was common knowledge that VTEC has been around prior to 92. It was just introduced to the U.S. in 92.

I think the I-VTEC sticker looks cool and it makes it easier to convince homeless people that your car is a hybrid too. :D
actually I went and googled it and it said that 91 NSX had first US introduced
"VTEC", lol... and integra in 92 starting... I remembered seeing RHD 91 Sir Rex somewhere with big poster saying it was first ever vtec and such from one of the import show in Las Vegas.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Yeah but I think those 91 NSXs are SUPER rare and might be considered a model year 1992 even though they were made in 91 (like most cars).

You are right though.
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