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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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best debadging method?

the last time i've done this was years ago, but is the hair dryer and floss method still tried and true? i'd like to go for a clean look in the rear.

advice?
 
Old Jul 16, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Yep, that's the method. Still does the trick.

To completely clean the residue you'll want to use some glue remover like Goo Gone, Goof Off or Tarminator. But you don't wanna leave that stuff on the paint too long, so wash it off well afterwards.
 
Old Jul 16, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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goof off might be a tad too potent. I used to use it to strip paint.
 
Old Jul 17, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Use Goo Gone, it works and won't hurt the paint.
 
Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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Yeah, the last time I stripped badges was in 2000 I think.

I used floss and goo b gone.

I see no reason why it wouldn't still work, unless car manufacturers have drastically changed their adhesives lol
 
Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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A steam cleaner does a great job as well. Like the shark brand kind. No chemicals needed for the residue. I need to do mine soon.
 
Old Jul 18, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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I have always used the floss method as well, but with WD40 instead of goo gone.
 
Old Jul 18, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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yah, i use WD40 too. googone stinks up the whole place and your fingers too for a while... i hate that crap.
 
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