Badge removal

[Raistlin]

The "S" badge on my bootlid looks decidedly past its best. I've bought an OEM replacement so it's clear the badge is held on by adhesive and not bolted through.

 

How can I remove the old badge without causing damage please. Being a black car it will show the slightest mark.

 

Thanks.

[Carpo]

Usually a hair drier will soften the adhesive enough for you to prise it off.

[miken]

After hair dryer treatment you can clean the area with a toffee wheel atachment on your drill (amazon)

[Big John]

My favourite approach is to get tooth floss between the badge and bodywork (best on hot day or after hair dryer treatment to soften glue) and gently slice through the glue, Give yourself plenty of floss on both sides to get hold of. Had a bad experience once with prying off which can take the paint with it 😞

John

 

[Raistlin]

Thank you all

[JOE-DOT-COM]

HI

Hair dryer usually softens it enough to peel the badge off easily

then wd40 will soften the glue and wipe clean

cheers

Joe