HELP! Emblem Adhesive Removal

[RedMerc04]

My Marauder Proudly displayed Cobra emblems on its fenders until last night when some a*shole decided to rip them off. I parked my car away from everyone thinking I was doing right, but I guess thats not always the case. A buddy of mine was leaving the parking lot before it must have happened and said he saw a honda pull in there with 3 kids probably a year younger than me (highschool seniors). There are no scratches on the paint or anything (so atleast he was kind enough not to use a screwdriver). However, I am left with part of that white adhesive backing and some of the old glue on top of the paint. What would you suggest as far as removing the adhesive and not damaging the clearcoat under it? Any suggestions would be great... Thanks
At least there are some good people in this world :shake:

[whoskal]

Acetone and some good old finger rubbing should do the trick

try to heat it up with a hairdryer first and rub it off

[Bigdogjim]

Acetone and some good old finger rubbing should do the trick

try to heat it up with a hairdryer first and rub it off

Rub very light, soft touch.

[BIGGDOGG]

Advise from you accessory specialists at CAR Motorsports....

First heat the adhesive with a hair dryer....then spray liberal amounts of WD-40 onto the adhevise. Allow the WD-40 to desolve the adhesive, heat againa and apply WD-40 again. Then wet a soft towel with WD-40 and carefully without rubbing too much remove the adhesive.

CAR Motorsports is an industry leader in Custom Emblem Production and Reproduction.

Best wishes,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[BIGGDOGG]

Advise from your accessory specialists at CAR Motorsports....

First heat the adhesive with a hair dryer....then spray liberal amounts of WD-40 onto the adhevise. Allow the WD-40 to desolve the adhesive, heat again and apply WD-40 again. Then wet a soft towel with WD-40 and carefully without rubbing too much remove the adhesive. Clean surface with a 50/50 solution of dishwashing detergent, DAWN will do fine, and water. Then wax, polish as usual.

CAR Motorsports is an industry leader in Custom Emblem Production and Reproduction.

Best wishes,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[RedMerc04]

Thanks, Guys
I feel better now

[Hotrauder]

Actually, having removed more than my share; finger friction will remove the adhesive and any left can readily be removed with Isopropal Al. Very simple and safe for your paint. Dennis:)If you have glue, adhesive remover will work.

[HwyCruiser]

I've used a citrus-based adhesive / label remover called Goo Gone. Works pretty good.

[mpearce]

Once you're done removing your glue, might be best to leave off any "not-factory" emblems.

Sort of like that disgusting "police interceptor" badge. :down:

Just my opinion though.

-Mat

[Mike Poore]

I've used a citrus-based adhesive / label remover called Goo Gone. Works pretty good.

Yep, Goo-Gone's a great product. A 2oz bottle is a lifetime supply. If the foam is still on the fender, use a piece of fishing line and saw it back & forth to get that off, first.

[Joe Walsh]

Easy on the ACETONE! :nono:

I would NOT use ACETONE on my car's paint...it is very agressive stuff and is used as a paint solvent.

Tar & Bug remover, WD-40, GOO Gone, let it soak a little, then some gentle rubbing will soften up the adhesive and remove it.

[RedMerc04]

Once you're done removing your glue, might be best to leave off any "not-factory" emblems.

Sort of like that disgusting "police interceptor" badge. :down:

Just my opinion though.

-Mat
Yeah, I am going to. Too many stupid questions came with the cobra emblems. I thought they were cool at first but now I kinda like the plain look again. So I guess that prick actually did me a favor in a sense... One way to look at it.

Im gonna take the WD-40 Hairdryer route tomarrow afternoon. Ill let you all know how it works out.

[RedMerc04]

, use a piece of fishing line and saw it back & forth to get that off, first.
Good Call! :cool4:

[Drock96Marquis]

I agree with Joe, I wouldn't use Acetone.


I recommend 3M Adhesive and Wax remover. Safe for paint, works quickly and effectively.




MAKE SURE that you wax the area following with the wax or polish of your choice.

[ckadiddle]

Yeah, acetone would be bad. When I was much younger and poorer, I had a job that invoved some spray painting (non-automotive). We used acetone for cleanup. Worked great.

[RedMerc04]

Okay! All done, I went with WD-40 and the Hairdryer, It worked great no traces of anything left over. I cleaned it up and put a few coats of wax over the area so i should be all set now. Thanks Again for all your help! :beer: