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Old 11-11-2008, 05:13 AM
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Hi all,

I used a hair dryer and some dental floss to get rid of the badge from the badge. I am now left with a lot of sticky residual ... and wanted to know the best way to get this off without damaging the paint. I am in the UK so dont have Goo be gone or anything like that. Anyone have any ideas what is best to use ?

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Originally Posted by nudda' post='717972
... and wanted to know the best way to get this off without damaging the paint. I am in the UK so dont have Goo be gone or anything like that. Anyone have any ideas what is best to use ?
I did this last year to my previous car. It comes off with thumb-rubbing and fingernail coersion. It can take 20 minutes to get the whole thing finished and you'll be tempted to give up, but you get there in the end.
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lol @ thats what she said.

Yeh I agree the thumb trick it lengthy but the safest. I might just heat it up a bit with the hair dryer again and get it off like that. The less chemicals used the better ... for a n00b like me
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Goo gone is just a petroleum distillate, you could probably use some petrol on a soft rag to remove it. But you will need to wax after!!!
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='717979' date='Nov 11 2008, 02:20 PM
Goo gone is just a petroleum distillate, you could probably use some petrol on a soft rag to remove it. But you will need to wax after!!!
I just tried with my thumb again and I dont think its going to budge (move).
I might have to pop over to friends house tonight who is in the trade ... he'll get it off and wax if needed.
Thanks for all your help
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gasoline. dont forget to wax after
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It easily comes off with lots of thumb rubbing -- I also used a very soft eraser as well...
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thumb rubbing ang goo-gone after that's what i've read here GL!
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Hmm a LOT of you are saying thumb rubbing so ill give it another shot when its light tomorrow.
thanks!
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I did not debadge since mine came with M sport badge from the dealer. However, I used penetrating oil spray in the debadge area on my Toyota Land cruiser, left for 5 minutes and you can easily peel it off. Wash then wax. No scratch. Hope tis helps. Thanks


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