badge removal
several ways. One of the more basic ways is to get some fishing, nothing too weak or too thick, and holding it tight and with it wrapped around both hands, use it like a saw to cut through the adhesive on the back. Once its off, you'll notice some adhesive left behind. This is where you will REALLY benefit from having a heat gun, or a blow dryer at the least. Just heat up a section of the adhesive for a second, and then roll it away with your finger, and slowly make your way through all of it. if you don't have any heat source, your fingers will have to do all of the work on their own. Its doable, but your fingers will feel like crap when you're done... and during the whole process. Use some goof off/ goo gone/ or some other adhesive remover for the final cleaning once all of the adhesive has been removed.
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Ive heard you could buy an eraser wheel from a body shop. I think they use those to take off the glue left behind from large trim pieces. Im not sure who harsh it is for clear coat, but if you dont put a lot of pressure on it and dont leave it in one spot for too long....it might be worth the shot. Try YouTube also, I know there has to be some videos to show you how other people do it.
When I took a badge off my Trailblazer (uses the same kind of adhesive) I just got it warm and pulled it off without using anything to saw through the stuff. Got most of the adhesive to come off doing it that way also.
I'll tell you right now, I just debadged my Silverado the other day and broke a couple emblems trying to heat them up and pull off. Ended up buying some 20lb fishing line for like $2 and it cut right through the rest in like 2 minutes. I'd recommend using some gloves so it doesn't cut into your fingers though. You will be left with a lot of adhesive but nothing a pencil eraser, heat, and 3m adhesive remover couldn't take off.
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several ways. One of the more basic ways is to get some fishing, nothing too weak or too thick, and holding it tight and with it wrapped around both hands, use it like a saw to cut through the adhesive on the back. Once its off, you'll notice some adhesive left behind. This is where you will REALLY benefit from having a heat gun, or a blow dryer at the least. Just heat up a section of the adhesive for a second, and then roll it away with your finger, and slowly make your way through all of it. if you don't have any heat source, your fingers will have to do all of the work on their own. Its doable, but your fingers will feel like crap when you're done... and during the whole process. Use some goof off/ goo gone/ or some other adhesive remover for the final cleaning once all of the adhesive has been removed.
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i used dental floss and a hair dryer when i debadged my SS.......it came off really easy.......the remaining tape underneath came off with a bottle of Goo-Gone and a little rubbing
same concept, but I did my side moldings http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums...elete-Write-up
Goof Off makes EASY work of the adhesive.
Goof Off makes EASY work of the adhesive.
