Rear Deck-lid Panel & Emblem Help

So I am looking at buying a replacement rear deck-lid panel and I want to put a chrome batman emblem on it. I have a few conundrums though.

1) Does anyone know where to find a batman emblem about the size of the factory pony? Ideally it would have the same mounting points but I am getting a new decklid so that I don't have to worry about ruining my factory one with 3M tape if need be. The best I have found so far is here:https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Large-Emblem-Dark-Knight/dp/B06Y17K1PG/ref=sr_1_16?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1497460921&sr=1-16&keywords=batman+emblem

It says its stainless steel which might be ok but I think I would prefer chrome and its 5.75" wide and I think factory pony is 6"+ so it would just be slightly smaller which might be ok.

I feel like this would be pretty easy to manufacture with a CNC so if someone would be willing to do that I would be willing to pay

2) How easy is it to swap the rear deck-lid panel? The videos online make it look stupid easy but then I've read some people saying it is kinda tough to get it undone and others saying they dented their car doing it? Just looking for anyone with experience doing it. My thought in buying a whole new deck-lid panel is that I will be able to swap them back out once I find the batman one cheesy and I just want to make sure this is a reasonable assertion.

1) Ebay has a bunch.

2) You need to use some muscle to get the decklid panel off and I'd try avoid tools as much as you can. I used a plastic trim pry tool to get started at each end then pulled slowly to the center. It helps to have a friend hold the trunk still while you remove the panel.

The Muscle part is where I am worried/confused. The videos make it look simple and decently easy so I can't figure out what is the difficulty? I saw one video where they used a plastic pry tool and some painters tape and took it off without removing the carpeted liner. This is realistic?

I just don't want to purchase a replacement deck-lid and then go to start the install, only to realize I have a greater chance of causing more damage then I am trying to prevent.

I take the carpet off so I can disconnect the camera before pulling the decklid off. I don't want to mess up the connections. I put three layers of painters tape on the trunk behind the decklid to not mar the paint and to try to absorb some pressure. I use a flexible wide panel tool, the "blade" is like 3-4" wide. Slip behind the decklid at the edges and pop it out. It doesn't take much force and I haven't marred the paint or bent anything at all doing it 3x (my car and others)

The clips are pretty easy to get off with a trim tool, but take some effort to remove the clips without its leverage. I didn't want to have the tool on my car for any more time than necessary so I just pulled

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yomamma219 said:

The Muscle part is where I am worried/confused. The videos make it look simple and decently easy so I can't figure out what is the difficulty? I saw one video where they used a plastic pry tool and some painters tape and took it off without removing the carpeted liner. This is realistic?

I just don't want to purchase a replacement deck-lid and then go to start the install, only to realize I have a greater chance of causing more damage then I am trying to prevent.

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It takes a little effort, but be careful you don't pry or tug too hard. The sheetmetal attached to the decklid is oh so soft. I actually dented mine a little. Luckily, you can push the dent back in fairly easy. Don't notice it now.

Keep in mind, the two clips in the middle of the decklid that attach to the body are plastic. Too much force and they will break and you'll have a gap when you fully install your decklid. Just take your time and you should be okay.

I just bought the MMD decklid panel for my car and its currently on the way. I too thought it was just a simple install due to the video I saw but looks like its going to be a bit more complicated lol.

Chad11491 said:

I take the carpet off so I can disconnect the camera before pulling the decklid off. I don't want to mess up the connections. I put three layers of painters tape on the trunk behind the decklid to not mar the paint and to try to absorb some pressure. I use a flexible wide panel tool, the "blade" is like 3-4" wide. Slip behind the decklid at the edges and pop it out. It doesn't take much force and I haven't marred the paint or bent anything at all doing it 3x (my car and others)

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^This^..exactly how I removed mine as well.

Ok so looks like I will have to find one of those wide trim tools, as my best option.

I have the new decklid panel on the way just need to buy a batman emblem now. I was originally thinking going with a chrome one to match my factory emblem and the chrome window trim and silver-ish front grill but, I feel like more people think black (or off black) would end up looking better.

What is everyone else's thoughts on the matter? Chrome or Black(/off black)

yomamma219 said:

Ok so looks like I will have to find one of those wide trim tools, as my best option.

I have the new decklid panel on the way just need to buy a batman emblem now. I was originally thinking going with a chrome one to match my factory emblem and the chrome window trim and silver-ish front grill but, I feel like more people think black (or off black) would end up looking better.

What is everyone else's thoughts on the matter? Chrome or Black(/off black)

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I'm all about matte black emblems on gloss black paint! But I also hate chrome. So that's a thing

I got a cheap set from Amazon, used the wide tool.
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20598A-No-Scratch-Removal-Fastener/dp/B000LNBLTK/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1497902942&sr=1-14&keywords=plastic+trim+removal+tools

Trim tools are indispensable for working with interior pop clips.

Chef jpd said:

I got a cheap set from Amazon, used the wide tool.
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20598A-No-Scratch-Removal-Fastener/dp/B000LNBLTK/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1497902942&sr=1-14&keywords=plastic+trim+removal+tools

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these are exactly what I used, the wide one takes near no pressure to pop the lid off! :cheers:

Chad11491 said:

I take the carpet off so I can disconnect the camera before pulling the decklid off. I don't want to mess up the connections. I put three layers of painters tape on the trunk behind the decklid to not mar the paint and to try to absorb some pressure. I use a flexible wide panel tool, the "blade" is like 3-4" wide. Slip behind the decklid at the edges and pop it out. It doesn't take much force and I haven't marred the paint or bent anything at all doing it 3x (my car and others)

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Does your decklid rattle? Mine is flimsy and rattles and a couple layers of painters tape underneath sounds like a good idea

Just got mine installed. I didnt use any pry tools and i didnt remove the carpet, i just muscled the decklid out and my advice is......dont do it this way lol. If you are not careful you could easily break the camera wiring. Other than that, not too hard at all.