Trunk Emblem Removal
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Trunk Emblem Removal
I need to have my trunk resprayed to fix a few scratches from the wife's luggage. I know, I know, I will let you guys tell her. The dealer wants several hundred dollars for new emblems. Is there any way to remove the current emblems without destroying the adhesive. Someone told me to use a hairdryer to heat them up and they will peel right off. I would like to reuse them if possible. Any ideas? Thanks.
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I need to have my trunk resprayed to fix a few scratches from the wife's luggage. I know, I know, I will let you guys tell her. The dealer wants several hundred dollars for new emblems. Is there any way to remove the current emblems without destroying the adhesive. Someone told me to use a hairdryer to heat them up and they will peel right off. I would like to reuse them if possible. Any ideas? Thanks.
I've even used the dental floss & credit card trick but with no luck. Perhaps someone else has some nifty tricks. Good luck!
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Just a shot in the dark...
You'll have no problem removing the old emblems, however I myself have never been able to salvage the adhesive. Also when you heat the emblems prior to removing, if they become too hot they typically will bend. And on the same note, if you don't heat them enough they wond budge. I've pretty much found it to be a loose loose situation if you're tying to salvage them. I've even used the dental floss & credit card trick but with no luck. Perhaps someone else has some nifty tricks. Good luck!
I've even used the dental floss & credit card trick but with no luck. Perhaps someone else has some nifty tricks. Good luck!
