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Old 05-13-2011, 04:15 PM
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Debadging Efficiently

Okay so i want to remove the Chevy Emblem, and the Cobalt lettering from my car. Most efficient, safe way with a Hairdryer on a hott day, and without removing the clearcoat/paint on my car?
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dear god. fishing line. goo gone. done.
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or if you don't have strong enough fishing line, a plastic kitchen spatula will work.
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Originally Posted by TommypSS/TC
or if you don't have strong enough fishing line, a plastic kitchen spatula will work.
Whatever you do (or especially if you do this) make sure that if you're prying up one end, that the OTHER side isn't digging into your clearcoat.

*grumble stoopid GM square, grah*
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Originally Posted by brainchasm
Whatever you do (or especially if you do this) make sure that if you're prying up one end, that the OTHER side isn't digging into your clearcoat.

*grumble stoopid GM square, grah*
troof, gotta be careful with that.
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Be different, and leave your badging on LOL
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best way is using a grinder wheel. it will work like a charm
Old 05-13-2011, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BPacak
dear god. fishing line. goo gone. done.
yep thats what i did
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Make sure you wash it with Acid

On a serious note, I used no chemicals at all. Plastic Spatula, Clay Bar with soap water until its all gone =) Of course I peeled as much of the adhesive off by hand before I tried to clay bar it =)
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i've used dental floss even lol. then pealed the glue off by hand then washed then used a buffing compound and it looks perfect.
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Its getting time for me to debadge mine hopefully there aren't clearcoat problems under them. I was getting ready to rip my wing off and noticed a little clearcoat issue around the base of the wing. Roof already looks pretty rough. Plan on reclearing the whole roof soon, and I guess where the wing is too, lol.
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all my black stuff was left on the car, and i was gonna rebadge it on the back, what should i use to stick it on good?
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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple
all my black stuff was left on the car, and i was gonna rebadge it on the back, what should i use to stick it on good?
3M Double Sided Tape
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heat it up..[peel it off then use the "Eraser" piece type deal that goes on the end of a drill to take out the outline and shine it up...thats how i did mine
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2x on the fishing line.

Use a hair dryer and warm it up, then gently pull the fishing line across the back of the emblem. Very slowly move it back and forth as if your flossing your teeth and it will not scratch at all. Patience is key. Then after use a microfiber cloth with goo-gone to remove whats left. dab with the cloth don't rub. Then wash with soap and water. Wax and done.
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I fucked up the GM squares..... Never had so much regret in my entire life
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I used dental floss, the florida sun, water and my fingernail.
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You don't need strong fishing line. I used 6 lb. If it's not working, you're doing it wrong.
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