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Old 06-13-12 | 06:32 PM
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I recently removed my emblems with a heat gun and dental floss but theres still some double sided tape. I picked most of it off but there is still come glue that won't come off. I've tried everything. It feels like it hardened onto my paint. HELP!!! How did you guys take off your emblems?



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Old 06-13-12 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 818GS
I recently removed my emblems with a heat gun and dental floss but theres still some double sided tape. I picked most of it off but there is still come glue that won't come off. I've tried everything. It feels like it hardened onto my paint. HELP!!! How did you guys take off your emblems?
A Lil bit of gas on a rag...
Old 06-13-12 | 07:03 PM
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Sticker / adhesive remover from parts stores. Then wax trunk.
Old 06-13-12 | 07:31 PM
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Goo gone! 3m adhesive remover! Heat gun! Repeat!
Old 06-13-12 | 07:34 PM
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lighter fluid. if that doesnt work, go to advanced auto parts or pepboys. ask for an eraser wheel. they are like 29 dollars. you could probably get it online cheaper. they go on your drill and do wonders. i did my buddys trailblazer SS, my other friends cummins, and my friends tc.
Old 06-13-12 | 08:06 PM
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im surprised u didnt bubble your paint with a heat gun.

a blow dryer and fishing line / floss would have worked fine



goo gone and good old elbow grease should work fine keep scrubbing!
Old 06-13-12 | 08:18 PM
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Goo gone or Simple Green Auto. Wipe it down with soap/water afterwards then wax.
Old 06-13-12 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
Goo gone! 3m adhesive remover! Heat gun! Repeat!
that goo gone really does work
Old 06-13-12 | 09:01 PM
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could also be super glue from the previous owner putting it back on or from a repaint... and didnt think to use adhesive tape.
Old 06-13-12 | 09:03 PM
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Lmfao the title of this thread, i can picture u trying to get it off fuming and screaming it wont come off! with your neighbors staring at u like ur crazy.. Lmfao!

Yea but buy GOO GONE, not goof Off!!!!!!!!!
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Try WD-40..........
Old 06-13-12 | 10:37 PM
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+1 for goo gone. as well as: iso alcohol and perhaps gasoline.
or get a bucket of hot soapy water, which might take the longest.
Old 06-13-12 | 10:47 PM
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i have the same problem..i tried everything..but couldnt get it of..
i might wet sand it and polish it
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go go gone, then you must polish to completely remove it.
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Goo gone is definitely a sticky jobs best friend. Topped with some polish and you will be good to go.


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