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:

 

[Tod]

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. View attachment 49096

What a beautiful spec! Is that a dark blue?

 

[allenyao09]

What a beautiful spec! Is that a dark blue?

Meridian Blue should be the rarest color. I haven't seen one even at the dealership.

 

[RoryBellows]

If seen a couple and Meridian looks really good in person. Its basically the blue version of DV so its hard to photograph. Its probably on the lower end of the orders for that reason but I think those that took the gamble are probably happy with it. Same with Shadow grey. SG looks pretty bad in the renders and photos are hard but its really nice in person.

 

[Tod]

The dark colors look good on the Emira. I have Obsidian Black…it’s Gorgeous! The blue is spectacular!

 

[Tod]

Meridian Blue should be the rarest color. I haven't seen one even at the dealership.

It’s Beautiful! Great choice!

 

[Beachbum]

Me too Love it