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Debadge Help

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Fly'n Family, Mar 30, 2017.

  1. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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    Fly'n Family

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    Today's project was to de-badge the Iforce and Tundra plaques. Did the whole bit, hair dryer, 30# fishing line as a saw. All badges came off fine, all left a healthy amount of glue/gunk. Was able to get that off, but on the pax side only - there remains a lot of stuff I can't seem to get off.

    1. Goo be goned it to death
    2. tried clay barring which I think actually made it more difficult now
    3. scraped with fingernails till the cow's came home

    - crap is still there and is driving me nuts. Any suggestions?

    Side view, you can see it below the reflection of the red wood chips...
    debadge1.jpg

    Straight on shot...
    debadge2.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    I would try heat again, seems to be glue residue. its nerve racking because you don't want to jack up the paint. I've been there!
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    heat it up again
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    You're exactly right. Have the hair dryer sitting there, but am afraid of screwing up the paint.

    Will get a consensus and see what the heck to do.

    Appreciate your input :thumbsup:
     
  5. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    Ok...that's two for heat - seems a consensus is developing.
    Just don't want to jack up the paint...
     
  6. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    I had to use a combination of 3M Adhesive Remover, warmed it up with a heat gun and a lot of elbow grease with a microfiber towel. Finished it off with Meguiar's Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax and no sign of the glue left.
     
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    hair dryers are used on your hair/head so paint should be good, just remember not too much heat in one area for too long. post pic when clean. you will be fine!
     
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  8. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    All right, there seems to be one direction to go.

    Heading out to begrudgingly apply limited doses of heat and see what happens.

    Appreciate the input...
     
  9. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:04 PM
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    When I got to that point, I rubbed in Goo Gone and used my fingernails. Being careful not to scratch too hard. Little bit of heat helps but too much and it just melts onto there and is even more difficult. I think debadging a two or three year old truck is much more difficult than brand new trucks.
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    Definitely is. Especially in areas where it gets very hot. It just bakes in.
     
  11. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    How long did you let Goo Gone soak into the glue? will it help if you let it soak in for a while?
     
  12. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    Any time I've ever used it I just soak the cloth I am using and rub the area. I wouldnt let it sit on the paint for too long. Should work pretty quickly.
     
  13. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    Heat and maybe some nail polish remover, spray with water then wax
     
  14. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    I agree with more heat and quickly rub with goo gone on a saturated microfiber

    I'll be up there Tuesday if you haven't resolved by then I can help with ideas.
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    badgefix1.jpg badgefix2.jpg
    Hey Guy's, appreciate all the quick input! Got it off finally.....combination of heat, goo b gone sprayed on a microfiber cloth - and a lot of elbow grease...

    Thanks again - LOVE the cleaner look of the de-badge...
     
  16. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    It's a beautiful truck and you take really good care of it. Can't wait to see it
     
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    Thanks Bud, it's getting there. I really like the de-badge and those steps I bought from you are both very functional for my ladies as well as pretty tough looking. Kids are saying I should take off the TRD stickers and just go totally clean...

    Finished debadge.jpg
     
  19. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    I'm a fan of the stickers, but would look good either way!

    By the way...are those raceline defenders?

    EDIT: Just saw they were JCT. looks great!
     
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    I think the decals pull the red in the tail lights into the scheme. I'm probably going to remove mine and do a blacked out version of the TRD 4X4
     
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    Heat her up again and hit it with the goo gone. I had the exact same issue when I debadged mine. Worked like a charm. Grab a drink because it's not a 5 minute process but the outcome is worth it
     
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    I took every sticker and badge off and now when I was it, looks too awesome.
     
  24. Mar 30, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    I put my sr5 badge on my fuse box under the hood and love the look after I painted under the hood
     
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    I have a guy next door that makes stickers. I'm gonna see if he can customize one. I'll let you know
     
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    IMG_1097.jpg IMG_1098.jpg about to post a pic what I used to debadge... and it works like a charm... where you get it from depends on your area.....

    Spray it on and wipe off.... melts the glue without affecting your paint......
     
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    looking boss now
     
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    what's an easy way to remove the decal I have the TSS Offroad one on mine.
     
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    I just peeled mine off, once it was started it was easy....came off in one piece.
     
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