HELP!!!! how do I remove handpainted emblem??
03-21-2009, 03:38 PM
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There is a handpainted BMW logo on my trunk from a previous dealership that I want to remove, Do you guys have any ideas other than wet sanding or taking it to a body shop??? Thanks guys
03-21-2009, 03:41 PM
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You might try some polishing compound, it's gentle enough that it shouldn't damage the underlying paint and I would think it would take off the paint ON TOP of the clear coat! 
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03-21-2009, 03:58 PM
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No I bought it here in Tacoma Wa. If I lived ther I would definitely make them remove it!!
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Call them and ask them how to remove it!
take dis sh*t off!
03-22-2009, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by carson' post='823262' date='Mar 21 2009, 07:38 PM
There is a handpainted BMW logo on my trunk from a previous dealership that I want to remove, Do you guys have any ideas other than wet sanding or taking it to a body shop??? Thanks guys
Ex father in law had trucks with lettering for his business. When he sold the trucks he used oven cleaner to remove the painted lettering. Came right off but of course it comes down to what kind of paint they used...
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03-22-2009, 01:17 PM
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wow, that's new, i've never seen a dealer actually paint on the car...usually just the standard badge (which is bad enough)...i'd be really PO'ed if they did that to my car