SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Removing *V8 Kompressor* badge from the fenders. Need Help
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Removing *V8 Kompressor* badge from the fenders. Need Help
Hey guys,
I just removed my Kompressor badge, from one of the sides. I have GLUE that is still stuck on the paint and cant get it off even using GUE GONE. Any advice?
I had a hard time removing the badges also, tried heating them up with a blow dryer so the glue would give a little and can't get the V8 badge off.
Any input would be appriciated.
Thank You
KAMIL
I just removed my Kompressor badge, from one of the sides. I have GLUE that is still stuck on the paint and cant get it off even using GUE GONE. Any advice?
I had a hard time removing the badges also, tried heating them up with a blow dryer so the glue would give a little and can't get the V8 badge off.
Any input would be appriciated.
Thank You
KAMIL
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2003 porsche 996 turbo
wd 40 is pertoleum based . dont use it on paint. goo gone with some patience. spray it on let it sit for a few minutes and work it off. it may take a while.
dental floss is best for removing badges. m/b seem to like the mint flavored floss!!
dental floss is best for removing badges. m/b seem to like the mint flavored floss!!
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you are not serious.. are you... i've removed more than 50 badges and wd40 has not caused a single blemish on the clear coat.
btw, gasoline has much much higher petroleum content, but you can spill it on the paint without any effect... so... draw your conclusion.
*edit: from the wd40 faq page:
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
"I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth."
alex
btw, gasoline has much much higher petroleum content, but you can spill it on the paint without any effect... so... draw your conclusion.
*edit: from the wd40 faq page:
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
"I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth."
alex
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you are not serious.. are you... i've removed more than 50 badges and wd40 has not caused a single blemish on the clear coat.
btw, gasoline has much much higher petroleum content, but you can spill it on the paint without any effect... so... draw your conclusion.
*edit: from the wd40 faq page:
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
"I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth."
alex
btw, gasoline has much much higher petroleum content, but you can spill it on the paint without any effect... so... draw your conclusion.
*edit: from the wd40 faq page:
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
"I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth."
alex
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the lettering is applied with double sided tape. If you have glue, there must have been some one that reapplied them, for what ever reason and probibly used epoxy.
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Yup, same here... "Goof Off" then a good claying... there is often a lot of "dirt stains" in the paint where all the nooks and crannies of the letters had prevented the paint from being properly cleaned.
