Goo Gone
09-23-2011, 02:16 AM
#16
Be careful (and be prepared to have to repaint your trunklid if necessary). I pulled off my Carrera script and used adhesive remover then compound and polish and you could still see the outline etched into the paint. Then I wetsanded it and it was STILL there.
09-23-2011, 11:56 AM
#17
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Good point. Most likely the rest of the paint faded, due to UV exposure. While the paint under the script did not. Creating a shadow effect. Depending on the color of your car, this can be a issue.
09-23-2011, 12:04 PM
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and a soft plastic scraper to remove most of the grey adhesive residue. Be gentle. When most gone, soak a paper towel with GG and let sit for a few minutes. Then use scraper again. Note that you will probably still be able to see a shadow of the removed script from some angles/in some light, but repeated apps of light body compound, polish and waxing along with light exposure will help make it become more "invisible" over time.
A "scraper"? Heck, I don't even use a window scraper on my Porsches.
09-23-2011, 12:33 PM
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09-23-2011, 12:59 PM
#20
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09-23-2011, 01:23 PM
#21
I use Rosnal Zippo lighter fluid for these types of things.
Goo gone would work great too...
Your giving it too much thought, it isn't an issue.
I have seen guys use brake cleaner, I would never do it..
Goo gone would work great too...
Your giving it too much thought, it isn't an issue.
I have seen guys use brake cleaner, I would never do it..
09-23-2011, 01:27 PM
#22
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On a bare metal part, sure. Otherwise, NO WAY.
09-23-2011, 02:51 PM
#23
I personally would never do it, but it didn't seem to cause any harm.
Like I stated, lighter fluid works like a charm.
Don't be over excited to get another badge on right away. Take your time to
polish and clean the areas that are inaccessible when the badge is on.
Another tip is to use blue painters tap to mark the exact location of the last badge.
