how do I De-badge my tahoe??

[lynxnova]

Whats up guys, I dont know if I'm on the right thread but if I I'am, can someone please give me any input as to how to remove door moldings and emblems? I would like to De-badge my hoe completely.... Thanks

 

[Denali0229]

I used a hair dryer, fishing string, a razor and some Goo gone to get rid of mine. Just heat the emblems with the hair dryer (5-10 mins tops), use the fishing string and glide it between the emblem and paint to remove it, and Goo gone to get rid of the leftover adhesive. Mine actually had a lot of adhesive leftover and it was taking forever to get it off so I used a razor and lots of Goo gone to keep it moist and slowly scraped it away. I wouldn't suggest using the razor though. You can end up with a bunch of scratches. I was lucky and didn't have any but I was also putting an emblem in its place so I could cover it if I needed. In hindsight, I wouldn't have used the razor but it did save me a lot of time. Maybe another member will chime in and can add to it or give you a better method. The key is to just take your time. And don't heat the emblem too hot or I heard you can bubble your paint. GL.

 

[Absolut Motorcars]

Just a suggestion, we use an eraser wheels (goes into the end of a drill) and it removes the adhesive with out damage to the paint. You can purchase them at auto paint supply stores, run you about 15 bucks, but makes the job a lot easier.

 

[ihaveamustang]

Just a suggestion, we use an eraser wheels (goes into the end of a drill) and it removes the adhesive with out damage to the paint. You can purchase them at auto paint supply stores, run you about 15 bucks, but makes the job a lot easier.

Exactly - though mine (3M Eraser Wheel) was almost $40. I'd pay it again though if I had to remove anything else. Did the whole truck in 25 min.

 

[Sierkonblazer]

I have some plastic chisels I used to do mine. Your fingers will thank you for not strangling them with fishing line.. Also a light touch from a heat gun made it easier, and as stated, a 3M eraser wheel, then some polishing.
Just be careful if you use the chisels though, I have seen people get a little to zealous with them and put dents in the body..

 

[Showmehomey]

Dental floss also works to cut the VHB tape behind the emblems.

 

[RollTide2]

3m makes a good adhesive remover that you can use - http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...er-(12-oz-)-3M_99985928-P_N3237A_T|GRP2034___ . It worked better than goo gone when I used it this past weekend to remove some rain guards.

 

[quattrotman]

Let your fingernails grow out a bit before you de-badge...they work really well too

 

[felixgun]

Fishing string followed by 3M wheel. By far the fastest/cleanest way of doing it.

 

[Smokymance]

agreed...i used it to take my side moldings off yesterday...but not sure i like it tho! :-(