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Old 08-11-09, 07:23 PM
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Ideas about degadging the rear emblems?
Old 08-11-09, 07:28 PM
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floss or fishing line then use some adhesive mover to get the remaining gunk off.

I leave just the emblem.
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There is a thread on this. My car has some leftover residue that won't come off. I'm going to repaint my trunk.
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Originally Posted by Baliztik
There is a thread on this. My car has some leftover residue that won't come off. I'm going to repaint my trunk.
you probably don't need to repaint your trunk, most likely a good detailer can wet-sand the trunk to get rid of the residue.
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Originally Posted by Baliztik
There is a thread on this. My car has some leftover residue that won't come off. I'm going to repaint my trunk.
Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
you probably don't need to repaint your trunk, most likely a good detailer can wet-sand the trunk to get rid of the residue.
or did you try something like goo gone?
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i just used a blow dryer to heat the adhesive first and then just used dental floss to take of the emblems...

i used goo gone to take of the adhesive and then just polished/waxed it after.
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Originally Posted by Baliztik
There is a thread on this. My car has some leftover residue that won't come off. I'm going to repaint my trunk.
What have you tried to remove it? I'd start with something like googone or 3M adhesive remover, then go to a polish or claybar if that doesn't work. Take it to a pro detailer like ZippyGuy said if you can't get it yourself.
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Tape around the area, spray "easy off", leave it for a minute or two then proceed to remove with a terry towel or rag. You may have to wax the area afterwards. I did this to remove pin stripes off of my 240sx a year or so ago and it worked like a champ!
Good luck!
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is goo gone safe for painted items without a clear coat?
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just posted about this a day or so ago. Fishing line, hair dryer, wd40, water, elbow grease. Not necessarily in that order lol.


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