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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: kris9128 on 05 August 2008, 23:00:57
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whats the best way to remove the badges from the rear of my car. just wondering theres a way of doing it without scratching/ marking the paint work.
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Hairdryer to warm the glue up?
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You should be able to get your finger nail under the badge and just pull them off and then use tar and glue remover to get the rest off :y
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When I was about 13............. :-X :-X :-X
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When I was about 13............. :-X :-X :-X
You liked to look at them ;D ;D
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Hairdryer and fishing line - i was told...
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Hairdryer and fishing line - i was told...
Thats what ive been told, then an abrasive compound like tcut to remove the outline
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Dental floss, less risk of scratching the paint than fishing line. Then I used autoglym tar remover to get rid of the adhesive. Jobs a goodun.
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When I was about 13............. :-X :-X :-X
Ah it was you was it >:( ;)
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Dental floss, less risk of scratching the paint than fishing line. Then I used autoglym tar remover to get rid of the adhesive. Jobs a goodun.
Guess it depends on whether or not you speak to a fisherman or a dentist..never thought of floss, though! Probably better..
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If it has been glued on with a hot glue gun (and it probably has) it's Polypropylene and it will need at least 165 deg C to melt. So a hairdryer probably won't do it. A carefully wielded hot air paint stripper may be better.
And the Polyurethane lacquer underneath melts at about 177 deg C.
I would be thinking about using the minimum heat possible to get the badges off (use a bit of wood/plastic to lever it, although I like the fishing line idea) and sanding what remains.
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mission accomplished. finger nail behind. pulled off badges. removed sticky foam from behind with a bit of gentle rubbing and a bit of carb cleaner. thanks for all help and advice.