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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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how hard is it to debadge the truck without messing up the paint?? or is it even possible? just curious
 
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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pull off the decal then use heat gun to lightly break down the glue

or i have herd oven cleaner works good too never tried it tho

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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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I have also heard "Goo Gone" works really well. I'd like to try it out soon as well.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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will try it tonight or tomorrow then post some pics thnx guys
 
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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I use a stiff putty knife, with a clean rag doubled over the putty knife, pulled kind of tight. Then just push it under the badge, starting in the corner, make sure your pushing flat on the knife, and switch the rag around to another clean spot,because the edges of the putty knife will show through after a couple pushes, and dig in your paint. Keep jammin it under the badge, and bam, off comes the badge. I use paint thinner (100% Mineral Spirits) to clean the adhesive off, and it works, not dulling, maring, or nuthing to your paint. I've had sweet luck with it. Some people may differ, but it's always worked fer me.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Monofilement fishing line works well. Slip it under the badge and using a sort of sawing motion, work to the end.

3M makes a polymer wheel that attaches to a drill motor for removing the remaing glue. It is also great for taking off decals and pinstripng. Goes for about $20, does a great job and lasts a long time.

Just my opinion, yours may vary.
 

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by motorboat
Monofilement fishing line works well. Slip it under the badge and using a sort of sawing motion....
Worked for me.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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the wheel that motorboat is talking about works slick. it blew my mind when i used it. i have no idea how it doesnt scratch the paint . i used it to take all the glue left behind from when i removed a rocker pannel.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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well with the way things are going i might end up buying it i am having one heck of a time
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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with what part?
 
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