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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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So i tried taking off my emblem and this is what is left...

It is extremely hard. I tried the blow dryer and adhesive remover. none work. Scrubbing doesnt work. Any 1 know if buffing would take this off? or any other method...
im thinking if it doesnt work ill just put black emblems on the side...
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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be very careful or else you will take the paint off. if a blow dryer isn't hot enough i'd suggest using a heat gun. prepare to burn your thumb and fingernails
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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i alternated between soaking it with goo gone, and using a rag wrapped around my finger or just my bare finger. if you rub enough the friction will heat up and help take it off.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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i did as you said and nothing. It is hard as rock. no movement what so ever, even if i heat it up, use goo gone. nothing.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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I had the same issue with mine.. be careful because I ended up chipping paint

I got the driver side off fine though. I just heated it up to get chunks off and then I used goo gone for the rest. I then put a few coats of ScratchX 2.0 and it looked like new!
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/3M-7498-STRIPE.../dp/B00063VT0G

use a wheel and it will come right off. i on the other hand am cheap and i used a razor blade. came off perfectly with no dmg to the paint but i know how to cut the adhesive and not the paint... very steady hand...
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by smad


So i tried taking off my emblem and this is what is left...

It is extremely hard. I tried the blow dryer and adhesive remover. none work. Scrubbing doesnt work. Any 1 know if buffing would take this off? or any other method...
im thinking if it doesnt work ill just put black emblems on the side...
Gasoline. Use it on racecars all the time to remove the door number goo. doesnt dull the paint one bit and it will get that off in a heartbeat.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Paint thinner
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Paint thinner, bestine or denatured alcohol. Try all 3. At least one will work
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Have you tried Prep-Sol?
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