New Lotus Owner - Letter Change in Rear

[LuckyDog125]

Hello: Brand new and first time Lotus owner here - actually taking delivery tomorrow on this beauty. I know many threads on this, but I can find specific detail as how to remove the silver Lotus letters on the back. I ordered the black replacements from Gregs and it sounds like that comes with some easy install instructions, but dont want to mess this up. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[MPD]

heat gun to soften up the adhesive and then either a plastic pry tool to slowly go under or fishing line. Be careful with fishing line as you can scratch the paint if you go too fast or too hard

 

[seriously]

Have a plan to line them back up perfectly. I’m no pro but marking original positions with masking tape is a start. Some pros have different tools and techniques.

Btw the lotus lettering is curved across the bumper not a straight line. Stare at it a bit before you remove the letters and you’ll see it.

 

[NigeT]

Dental floss can also be good at removing the lettering as its waxed so doesn't damage the paint as much as fishing line.

 

[Lear88]

I've seen my local BMW dealer use dental floss as well, took seconds to get the letters off.

 

[JimH]

OEM/factory letters come on a pre-spaced carrier: