Help me finish replacing my trunk badge

Pilarskica · 09-12-2019, 11:13 AM

I used the fishing line and goo off to get the badge and foam off, but I still have what looks like the adhesive left. What Can I use or do to take it off? Thanks

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tony55343 · 09-12-2019, 12:58 PM

wd40 , the gel type goo gone, I have this stuff called " aircraft adhesive remover " that I use on stubborn adhesive as well .

King Rudi · 09-12-2019, 01:51 PM

^ what this guy said.

Replacing or debadging? You do realize that lining those numbers up exactly is no simple task correct? Getting them spot on is damn near impossible and unless they are spot on, they will stick out like a sore thumb. It may look better to simply leave them off once you have the adhesive mess sorted out.

BryanH · 09-23-2019, 05:05 PM

If the adhesive is still standing 'proud' with some thickness on the surface of the paint, I'd go after it with Goo Gone first. If, after that, there's still some thin layer of adhesive, try 3M Adhesive Remover. Once the paint is smooth to the touch, recommend machine polishing it to get rid of any shadow of the letters that might remain in certain light.

And then you will need to wax/seal the area, as adhesive remover strips wax.

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Pilarskica Private 14 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Help me finish replacing my trunk badge I used the fishing line and goo off to get the badge and foam off, but I still have what looks like the adhesive left. What Can I use or do to take it off? Thanks View post on imgur.com
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tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	wd40 , the gel type goo gone, I have this stuff called " aircraft adhesive remover " that I use on stubborn adhesive as well .
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King Rudi Lieutenant Colonel 13071 Rep 1,965 Posts Drives: Meat Suit Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	^ what this guy said. Replacing or debadging? You do realize that lining those numbers up exactly is no simple task correct? Getting them spot on is damn near impossible and unless they are spot on, they will stick out like a sore thumb. It may look better to simply leave them off once you have the adhesive mess sorted out.
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09-23-2019, 05:05 PM	#4
BryanH New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan (6MT), MR2T Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Central California iTrader: (0)	If the adhesive is still standing 'proud' with some thickness on the surface of the paint, I'd go after it with Goo Gone first. If, after that, there's still some thin layer of adhesive, try 3M Adhesive Remover. Once the paint is smooth to the touch, recommend machine polishing it to get rid of any shadow of the letters that might remain in certain light. And then you will need to wax/seal the area, as adhesive remover strips wax.
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