colodude18 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Call me paranoid, but doesn't the eraser wheel scratch the hell out of paint???! Also, I prefer to use floss instead of fishing line. Yes it's more of a pain because it breaks many times and you'll need to get a new piece, but I figure ANYTHING that is softer/easier on the paint is better. Found this picture of my freshly debadged car when it was literally a day old...that was 28 months and $12,000 ago ;-) BEFORE: AFTER: [/img] Edited June 2, 2012 by colodude18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 If you use one of the new lines like "Fire Line" they are super strong and you won't have a breaking problem. I removed my badging using 6 lb. test and never had a break. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaudiofanatic Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I hate badges on vehicles [unless it is subtle]. The day I got my car I began removing the badges I didn't like. I started with the emblem, model, and the stupid E85 sticker. And left the Avenger one. Something to watch out for is fading of the paint and having it "known" that there were badges present. Usually machine polishing and leveling of the paint in the area will disguise it. That holds very true for molding as well. A lot of moldings can leave stains or be faded [or the terrible bubbling paint problem]. That is why removing moldings sooner is often better. I use a stoners product for the removal of tar and rubber. The rubber literally falls of, but the use of an APC and IPA works as well. You should center that avenger logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colodude18 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 You should REMOVE that avenger logo. ^^fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Removing all the badging makes the rear look too plain Jane for my tastes, especially with the big wide a** of the Taurus. But whatever you like best on your vehicle is fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 You should center that avenger logo. ^^fixed Removing all the badging makes the rear look too plain Jane for my tastes, especially with the big wide a** of the Taurus. But whatever you like best on your vehicle is fine with me. I would remove it before centering it, but I don't want it to be plain either. I left it so I could make the decision later, although it has been that way since last sumer... Hmmm, decisions. I may remove it when I polish and coat my vehicle and then decide if I want to reattach them somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colodude18 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Removed my only remaining badges yesterday and found an even better way to remove the glue that's left behind after you take the badges off: Using painter's tape, tape a double layer of toilet paper (kitchen towel works too) over the area with the glue. Soak the tp with goo-gone, ad let it sit for about an hour. The goo-gone will soak into the glue. After an hour, you should be able to simply peel the remaining glue off without any rubbing at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've seen this method before... I would caution everyone from trying it unless they're confident in the finish quality of all the adjacent areas. I've seen exposure to goo-gone and other adhesive removers discolor some factory parts - mostly painted door trim from GM trucks and SUV's. If you go this way just be careful and try to isolate the chemical to the intended area as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Badged: Debadged: I was lucky, the glue for the letters stuck mostly to the letters and not much to the panel. I removed what remained with goo-gone on a paper towel then quicly wiped everything down with Waterless Wash and proceeded to polish the areas out with the 4" focus pads on the pc. Some Brilliant Glaze and Americana and she looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckkilo3 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Badged: Debadged: I was lucky, the glue for the letters stuck mostly to the letters and not much to the panel. I removed what remained with goo-gone on a paper towel then quicly wiped everything down with Waterless Wash and proceeded to polish the areas out with the 4" focus pads on the pc. Some Brilliant Glaze and Americana and she looks nice. Please clean that car when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Dave that debadge session made your GTO's hiney super hawt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Dylan you got the Brian Wilson beard goin lol Great write up will probably do this soon on the ram. The ram head in back is integrated into the bed though so that'll stay. That wheel puts out a lot of dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom_FX Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) So like this?? Edited July 26, 2012 by Kustom_FX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Dave that debadge session made your GTO's hiney super hawt. Ha, I thought so too. I had to throw the cover back on it so I could stop staring at it and move on! Edited July 26, 2012 by BRZN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I tackled the biggest one first... the lettering is super easy. I wish they'd just have an option to get the vehicle without it in the first place. Looks super Dylan. I just started doing mine today. Hey, isn't that one of those hair dryers they have in the Motel 6 rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Looks super Dylan. I just started doing mine today. Hey, isn't that one of those hair dryers they have in the Motel 6 rooms? You finally gave to someone's peer pressure huh? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Is that a Wagner heat gun Dylan? I just got a Wagner and it is 10x better than my previous Harbor Freight version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Is that a Wagner heat gun Dylan? I just got a Wagner and it is 10x better than my previous Harbor Freight version. I know it's a lot slower but I've used my wife's hair dryer and I've found that you can still make mistakes, it's a lot safer on the paint. And as Dylan said, it makes it easier if you can put the side you are working on, towards the sun and let 'er warm up a little before you actually start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank20 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I didn't see it mentioned in this thread but you guys should try using a rubber door stop to help remove the left over glue. When I removed the big black bumper step pad on my TBSS i used a bit of heat and the corner of a brown rubber door stopper to help take the glue off. It worked great and did no harm to the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I didn't see it mentioned in this thread but you guys should try using a rubber door stop to help remove the left over glue. When I removed the big black bumper step pad on my TBSS i used a bit of heat and the corner of a brown rubber door stopper to help take the glue off. It worked great and did no harm to the paint. Hmmmmm. Never heard of this before. Think I'll go ask the only neighbor that talks to me if I can try it out on his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looks super Dylan. I just started doing mine today. Hey, isn't that one of those hair dryers they have in the Motel 6 rooms? If the hair dryers in the Motel 6 rooms can light things on fire from a foot away - yes. Is that a Wagner heat gun Dylan? I just got a Wagner and it is 10x better than my previous Harbor Freight version. Its a Milwaukee I believe. I didn't see it mentioned in this thread but you guys should try using a rubber door stop to help remove the left over glue. When I removed the big black bumper step pad on my TBSS i used a bit of heat and the corner of a brown rubber door stopper to help take the glue off. It worked great and did no harm to the paint. Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyb6 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 So, I debadged my vehicle about an hour ago. I started by using a heat gun and some dental floss, but soon realized that I did need a heat gun. Just used the floss to get the rest of the badge off. There was some glue left, so just like Dylan demonstrated, I used my fingers to get most of the glue off. Then I used a clay bar to try to remove the residue. After claying 3-4 times, I got most of the glue off. I DID NOT use anything like Goo Gone or 3M adhesive remover, and now I'm left with some "ghosting". I want to get rid of this residue, but do not own a machine polisher. Will GooGone or 3M Adhesive Remover do the trick or will I have to be more aggressive? On a lighter note - look at what some word jumbling does :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Pretty sure you'll have to polish off the ghost shadowing. You may be able to do it by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Just polish the panel to blend it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Just polish the panel to blend it in He doesn't have one Sam, check for a vendor or user around you who might be able to help. Would probably need a polisher to fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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