Airgne
06-08-2008, 01:52 AM
1.Wash the areas around the badges you want to remove; if the car needs a wash this is a good time to wash the car.
2.Heat up badge with hair dryer, test the amount of heat you are putting on the paint with your hand, you do not want to over heat the paint. If are removing lettering or numbering work on one character at a time. Heat for ten to fifteen seconds checking the heat the entire time.
3.Spray 3M adhesive remover on badge, hold a cloth below the badge to keep the adhesive remover from dripping.
4.Heat again for another five to ten seconds, again checking the heat.
5.Using the dental tape start to cut the badges off. Pull the dental tape away from the car so that it is rubbing on the badge and not the car. If there is much resistance to the dental floss cutting the adhesive reheat and reapply 3M adhesive remover. Having a friend hold the badge helps so they do not go flying off.
6.With the badge off you now have to deal with the leftover adhesive. Carefully try to peal off the corner, if there is much resistance, reapply heat and 3M adhesive remover. Slowly peel the adhesive off; be careful not to scratch the paint when removing adhesive.
7.Use a wet wash mitt or towel to clean the dirt that you could not get before, when clean dry the area.
8.Stand back and admire your work.
Estimated time: 15-20 minutes
3M adhesive remover also removes wax, if your car needs a wax this might be a good time to do the car, otherwise just wax the areas you were working on. Notice how much easier it is to wax that area with out a badge in the way.
Others have used dental floss, putty knives, and bondo spreaders
Also, if you don't have the 3M product, others have used Goo Gone, Bug and Tar Remover and the like -- again, use whatever suits you
You may want to save the badges. You can always offer them to a friend who loses one letter
Warnings
On older vehicles, you may find a difference in paint coloration due to sun exposure. Please check door frame, under the hood, trunk, to determine if that difference should prevent you from debadging.
If something goes wrong, damage to your vehicle may result. Please exercise good judgement.
Things You'll Need
3M Adhesive Remover
Dental Tape
Hair Dryer or Heat Gun
Microfiber Towel
Polishing Compound
Wax
i found this method to be ok. this is to help ppl out. i didnt write it. i use a blow dryer and a pocket knife. after i got all of them off i use MR.Clean eraser sponge to get off the grim after the 3M tape was off.
also on the BE/BH the rear LEGACY badge has 2 holes, so u will have to put tape on the back side until you can get the holes filled. this will keep water from coming in and rusting your trunk.
2.Heat up badge with hair dryer, test the amount of heat you are putting on the paint with your hand, you do not want to over heat the paint. If are removing lettering or numbering work on one character at a time. Heat for ten to fifteen seconds checking the heat the entire time.
3.Spray 3M adhesive remover on badge, hold a cloth below the badge to keep the adhesive remover from dripping.
4.Heat again for another five to ten seconds, again checking the heat.
5.Using the dental tape start to cut the badges off. Pull the dental tape away from the car so that it is rubbing on the badge and not the car. If there is much resistance to the dental floss cutting the adhesive reheat and reapply 3M adhesive remover. Having a friend hold the badge helps so they do not go flying off.
6.With the badge off you now have to deal with the leftover adhesive. Carefully try to peal off the corner, if there is much resistance, reapply heat and 3M adhesive remover. Slowly peel the adhesive off; be careful not to scratch the paint when removing adhesive.
7.Use a wet wash mitt or towel to clean the dirt that you could not get before, when clean dry the area.
8.Stand back and admire your work.
Estimated time: 15-20 minutes
3M adhesive remover also removes wax, if your car needs a wax this might be a good time to do the car, otherwise just wax the areas you were working on. Notice how much easier it is to wax that area with out a badge in the way.
Others have used dental floss, putty knives, and bondo spreaders
Also, if you don't have the 3M product, others have used Goo Gone, Bug and Tar Remover and the like -- again, use whatever suits you
You may want to save the badges. You can always offer them to a friend who loses one letter
Warnings
On older vehicles, you may find a difference in paint coloration due to sun exposure. Please check door frame, under the hood, trunk, to determine if that difference should prevent you from debadging.
If something goes wrong, damage to your vehicle may result. Please exercise good judgement.
Things You'll Need
3M Adhesive Remover
Dental Tape
Hair Dryer or Heat Gun
Microfiber Towel
Polishing Compound
Wax
i found this method to be ok. this is to help ppl out. i didnt write it. i use a blow dryer and a pocket knife. after i got all of them off i use MR.Clean eraser sponge to get off the grim after the 3M tape was off.
also on the BE/BH the rear LEGACY badge has 2 holes, so u will have to put tape on the back side until you can get the holes filled. this will keep water from coming in and rusting your trunk.