debadge without scratch?
01-14-2008, 09:11 PM
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Just make sure you heat up the badges with a hair dryer to loosen up the glue. Than use some floss too separate the badges from the paint. Use goo-gone to remove the glue residue. Wax the spot and you're done.
01-14-2008, 09:33 PM
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This is what I did to debadge:
1.) I used a thin fishing line (4lb test to be exact) to slowly remove each letter/number with a downward slicing direction, sort of like cutting a block of cheese. I tried my best to position the fishing line more towards the letters/numbers rather than between the paint and adhesive.
2.) There will be some adhesive left on the paint. I removed the bigger pieces of adhesive with my fingers and then used a microfibre towel sprayed with goo-gone to remove most of the adhesive. I held the goo-gone soaked microfibre towel on the adhesive for a minute and then rubbed it gently.
3.) I washed the car and used a clay bar to remove any specks of adhesive that was left.
4.) Finally, I polished the area where the badges were with a Porter Cable, white pad/Menzerna FPII. Layered some sealant and wax afterwards....and that's it.
Here's some pictures of it: https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-interior-exterior-lighting/176729-bat-s-trunk-lid-chrome-spoiler-overlay-pics.html
edit: come to think if it, floss might be better than a fishing line because it's a little softer, but I'm not sure if it'll cut through any cleaner... ?? and one more thing; grab a chair, have a seat, and take your time!
1.) I used a thin fishing line (4lb test to be exact) to slowly remove each letter/number with a downward slicing direction, sort of like cutting a block of cheese. I tried my best to position the fishing line more towards the letters/numbers rather than between the paint and adhesive.
2.) There will be some adhesive left on the paint. I removed the bigger pieces of adhesive with my fingers and then used a microfibre towel sprayed with goo-gone to remove most of the adhesive. I held the goo-gone soaked microfibre towel on the adhesive for a minute and then rubbed it gently.
3.) I washed the car and used a clay bar to remove any specks of adhesive that was left.
4.) Finally, I polished the area where the badges were with a Porter Cable, white pad/Menzerna FPII. Layered some sealant and wax afterwards....and that's it.
Here's some pictures of it: https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-interior-exterior-lighting/176729-bat-s-trunk-lid-chrome-spoiler-overlay-pics.html
edit: come to think if it, floss might be better than a fishing line because it's a little softer, but I'm not sure if it'll cut through any cleaner... ?? and one more thing; grab a chair, have a seat, and take your time!
Last edited by Romeo Xray; 01-14-2008 at 09:38 PM.
01-14-2008, 09:37 PM
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This is what I did to debadge:
1.) I used a thin fishing line (4lb test to be exact) to slowly remove each letter/number with a downward slicing direction, sort of like cutting a block of cheese. I tried my best to position the fishing line more towards the letters/numbers rather than between the paint and adhesive.
2.) There will be some adhesive left on the paint. I removed the bigger pieces of adhesive with my fingers and then used a microfibre towel sprayed with goo-gone to remove most of the adhesive. I held the goo-gone soaked microfibre towel on the adhesive for a minute and then rubbed it gently.
3.) I washed the car and used a clay bar to remove any specks of adhesive that was left.
4.) Finally, I polished the area where the badges were with a Porter Cable, white pad/Menzerna FPII. Layered some sealant and wax afterwards....and that's it.
Here's some pictures of it: https://www.myg37.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176729
edit: come to think if it, floss might be better than a fishing line because it's a little softer, but I'm not sure if it'll cut through any cleaner... ??
1.) I used a thin fishing line (4lb test to be exact) to slowly remove each letter/number with a downward slicing direction, sort of like cutting a block of cheese. I tried my best to position the fishing line more towards the letters/numbers rather than between the paint and adhesive.
2.) There will be some adhesive left on the paint. I removed the bigger pieces of adhesive with my fingers and then used a microfibre towel sprayed with goo-gone to remove most of the adhesive. I held the goo-gone soaked microfibre towel on the adhesive for a minute and then rubbed it gently.
3.) I washed the car and used a clay bar to remove any specks of adhesive that was left.
4.) Finally, I polished the area where the badges were with a Porter Cable, white pad/Menzerna FPII. Layered some sealant and wax afterwards....and that's it.
Here's some pictures of it: https://www.myg37.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176729
edit: come to think if it, floss might be better than a fishing line because it's a little softer, but I'm not sure if it'll cut through any cleaner... ??
01-15-2008, 02:03 AM
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I also just used my finger nails, but I only had a decal. I just picked up the edge of it and pulled gently at a 45 degree angle. Every time the signature broke it was hard to pull an edge up again, but overall it wasn't that much of a pain and it'll go quickly if you can keep from breaking it. I easily buffed out the traces of glue by hand afterwards with a damp cotton towel.
If you have a solid badge stuck on, you'll probably want to use the waxed floss approach.
If you have a solid badge stuck on, you'll probably want to use the waxed floss approach.
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