Debadging

gaijin · 12-10-2023, 04:30 PM

Some stubborn adhesive residue that I need to attend to. Tried 3M adhesive remover and Goo Gone. Any other suggestions to help remove?

P1 · 12-10-2023, 11:15 PM

I don't have a problem with 3M Adhesive Remover but Goo Gone I've had bad experiences with. Tried to get some stuff off a number plate once and the actual paint started rubbing off.

DubaiRich · 12-11-2023, 02:51 AM

I've used WD40 to remove my unwanted, adhesive-backed items.

shimmy23 · 12-11-2023, 08:26 AM

another vote for wd40. i then follow up with a iso spray and wipe down, then polish.

unluky · 12-11-2023, 08:32 AM

Rubbing alcohol is my go to..........

GOLFFRR · 12-11-2023, 09:19 AM

Ive also had success with WD40

Mike02z · 12-11-2023, 10:05 AM

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Rubbing alcohol is my go to..........

This^^

90% or higher alcohol is the ticket. The non medical 66% won’t work as quickly

unluky · 12-11-2023, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike02z

This^^

90% or higher alcohol is the ticket. The non medical 66% won’t work as quickly

Good catch - this for sure. On a cotton ball and dab it on an let it sit a sec and run with your finger and repeat. Even used a plastic vinyl wrap tool to scrape at it a bit till the thick shit is off. Patience is a virtue here.

Mike02z · 12-11-2023, 10:34 AM

You can also use your thumb and roll the adhesive off I’ve given myself blisters doing that but it often works.

StradaRedlands · 12-11-2023, 09:27 PM

WD-40 cleans it off well. Followed with detailing spray and then some wax.

PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT · 12-11-2023, 09:54 PM

Lighter fluid

tallslenderguy · 12-12-2023, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT

Lighter fluid

Do you light it after you apply?

PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT · 12-12-2023, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tallslenderguy

Do you light it after you apply?

Funny. Lighter fluid is actually very mild—you can use it to remove fingerprints from photographs, and is great from removing sticky residue.

Schulminator · 12-13-2023, 09:15 AM

3M eraser wheel is hands down the best and fastest way.

gary_william · 12-13-2023, 07:17 PM

Hand sanitizer (mostly alcohol)

gaijin · 12-14-2023, 02:23 PM

Update: first, thanks to everyone for your feedback. I did try most of them. But to no avail. Simply because the adhesive on the OE badge had dried up and in the process of removal, took off some clear coat.

I have two choices. Go back to badging or have the trunk face (badge location) resprayed professionally.

If I go back to badging. I'm thinking of going with gloss black. But it is another issue since most of my initial looks at Amazon; resulted in cheap prices and sub-par quality products.

Did anyone have luck with a good-quality badge finished in "gloss black?"

shimmy23 · 12-14-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gaijin

Did anyone have luck with a good-quality badge finished in "gloss black?"

IND!

John in VA · 12-14-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

IND!

https://ind-distribution.com/collections/exterior

gaijin · 12-14-2023, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

https://ind-distribution.com/collections/exterior

IND has limited emblems (mostly current new series/models). I'll give them a call and see if any NOS stuff (F3X, etc.) available.

NoMods · 12-22-2023, 07:10 AM

The Eraser wheel is your friend, go slow at first.

espressoo · 12-23-2023, 06:33 PM

To get the double sided tape off use an eraser wheel. Just hold onto your drill really well and go slow. To remove any tape residue this stuff works really well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006R...b_b_asin_title

cwickberg · 01-05-2024, 04:35 PM

Warm/ heat the area first... I've removed 15 year old badges with no real problems

12-10-2023, 04:30 PM	#1
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Debadging Some stubborn adhesive residue that I need to attend to. Tried 3M adhesive remover and Goo Gone. Any other suggestions to help remove? __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine Last edited by gaijin; 12-11-2023 at 07:16 AM..
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2362 Rep 3,537 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	another vote for wd40. i then follow up with a iso spray and wipe down, then polish. __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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12-11-2023, 08:32 AM	#5
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12-14-2023, 02:23 PM	#16
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Update: first, thanks to everyone for your feedback. I did try most of them. But to no avail. Simply because the adhesive on the OE badge had dried up and in the process of removal, took off some clear coat. I have two choices. Go back to badging or have the trunk face (badge location) resprayed professionally. If I go back to badging. I'm thinking of going with gloss black. But it is another issue since most of my initial looks at Amazon; resulted in cheap prices and sub-par quality products. Did anyone have luck with a good-quality badge finished in "gloss black?" __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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12-22-2023, 07:10 AM	#20
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espressoo Major 902 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: '18 M3 Comp\|'23 X5 45e\|'24 X7 Join Date: May 2017 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	To get the double sided tape off use an eraser wheel. Just hold onto your drill really well and go slow. To remove any tape residue this stuff works really well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006R...b_b_asin_title
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01-05-2024, 04:35 PM	#22
cwickberg Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 279 Posts Drives: X1 35i MSport Ultimate, Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Warm/ heat the area first... I've removed 15 year old badges with no real problems
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