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C280 JR
05-31-2003, 06:05 AM
I know that you use floss..but is there any other thing i should know about

and i can see already that some of that yellow dirt is forming around the edges...what do i use to get rid of that...i dont want any signs that there were badges there

Elvir
HdS500
05-31-2003, 06:43 AM
Heat it up before.
C280 JR
05-31-2003, 06:59 AM
heat what up??

Elvir
HdS500
05-31-2003, 07:12 AM
Originally posted by C280 JR
heat what up??

Elvir
The badges and the "glue" on the back of them.
C280 JR
05-31-2003, 07:56 AM
hmmm......anyother ways.....that is kinda suspicious to me...especially being done by ME!

Elvir
Fanatic
05-31-2003, 08:38 AM
No it's easy. Just use a hairdryer if you are afraid to use a heat gun. Wave it back and forth for a few minutes (if you take the liner off, you can do this from the inside of the trunk lid as well).

Then take dental floss (make sure it's the waxed type) or fishing wire and 'saw' it back and forward slowly until the numbers come off. I used dental floss and found it more than strong enough for the task.

The only thing is that depending on how old you car is, there may be a lot of glue residue left on the trunk after the badges have been removed. Use a clay bar or any other mild surface cleaner to remove it. Then make sure you wax over this area as it has been hidden for years.
MTI
05-31-2003, 10:40 AM
http://www.slk32.com/pages/debadging/debadging.html

I love the guy's sense of humor . . . gained 134 HP!
BadBenz94
05-31-2003, 10:46 AM
OK this is what I did instead of dental floss, Use a heat gun just becareful as far as how hot you get it, not much hotter than a summer in the sun on a black car and you will be fine. I personally have always used a plastic cooking spatula (pronounced spatchula Im sure this word is missspelled!LOL) to peel away the badge working slowy to get the crap off(this wont scratch a thing!). Then I use lighter fluid( the stuff u use in Zippo lighters, its VERY CHEAP) to remove the rest of the adhesive(it wont hurt the paint) then I personaly use Meguires Cleaner Wax to clean the area then use what ever wax that u would use above and beyond!!

Trust all of us, you will really like the results once they're gone!
Best of luck!!!!
Chris
run.exe
05-31-2003, 11:03 AM
(Johnson & Johnson) Dentotape is stronger... and has a larger surface-area.

- Dr. Shell, DDS

;)
C280 JR
05-31-2003, 11:50 AM
adhesive remover ....What kind...(BRAND)???


Elvir
MTI
05-31-2003, 11:55 AM
Some suggestions above, and I've heard people using "Goof Off" the stuff that removes the adhesive left by bumper stickers and decals. 3M makes a trim adhesive remove, which makes sense since they make the trim adhesive, but that seems like overkill for a small job like this.
C280 JR
05-31-2003, 05:52 PM
tomorow, im gonna go and buy that removal stuff, and debadge the car....hopefully i dont do notthing stupid like peal off the paint or scratch it..:confused:

Elvir
run.exe
06-03-2003, 01:50 PM
Using SMALL amounts of Ronsonol lighter fluid or kerosene works fine...
ZorroAMG
06-03-2003, 01:59 PM
I hear Jet fuel works great too Scott ;)
Hank
06-03-2003, 03:05 PM
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WillSF555
06-04-2003, 03:26 PM
Lighter fluid will strip the wax too.

I use bug and tar remover. That's not supposed to strip the wax. Also, you would wait for the dirt to stick to the residue and then wash the car again. Then it'll all be gone... and awesome.
C280 JR
06-04-2003, 05:06 PM
this picture made me what to totaly debadge my car...it looks so nice and clean...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/p6be66d30b89ccab7cd6b1d9c6334377d/fc0242b5.jpg

Elvir