I wish to remove….

[tanda35]

my “Premier“ badge on my the rear lift gate of my 2020 Tahoe (I am okay with the “Tahoe” badge). Has anyone ever done this? I watched several videos on YouTube regarding this (none were Tahoes) so I just want to be sure there aren’t pins that hold the badge to the body. Also, if my paint is in very good shape, will there be a problem with paint fade after the badge is removed? Thanks.

 

[SpyShops212]

There are no pins that hold the badge into the body. I would use a string to saw-off the badge.

 

[Tonyrodz]

my “Premier“ badge on my the rear lift gate of my 2020 Tahoe (I am okay with the “Tahoe” badge). Has anyone ever done this? I watched several videos on YouTube regarding this (none were Tahoes) so I just want to be sure there aren’t pins that hold the badge to the body. Also, if my paint is in very good shape, will there be a problem with paint fade after the badge is removed? Thanks.

As far as I know all emblems today are held on with double sided tape. There's many different ways to take them off. Guys usually heat them 1st then use something to scrape them off--usually a plastic scraper or some dental floss will do the trick. Use Goo Gone to remove the adhesive. It's only 3 yrs old so I don't think you'll have an issue with paint discoloration.

 

[89Suburban]

I use a heavy mono fishing line to saw them off then an eraser wheel for what is left. I always wanted to try braided fishing line.

 

[tanda35]

There are no pins that hold the badge into the body. I would use a string to saw-off the badge.

I did it with floss, and worked like a charm.

 

[ReaperHWK]

I removed a few badges in my day. The best method for cleanest removal is a heat gun and slowly use your fingernail to pull the badge off the paint(work it slowly and use the heat gun pointing toward the adhesive as you peel it away). With that method the adhesive comes off with the badge and leaves no residue(as you can see in my picture below with all the adhesive still on the letter). Also you don’t want to rub or pry anything against the paint it will scratch. Using your finger pulling away from the paint with your knuckle touching the paint only to me is the safest method.

The dental floss method works but it leaves a mess and you’ll need to remove a ton of glue residue.

I did this on my challenger a few weeks ago:


Removed the chrome dodge letters and replaced with black. Since all the adhesive was still on the chrome letters I was able to use it in my garage for some wall art.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I removed a few badges in my day. The best method for cleanest removal is a heat gun and slowly use your fingernail to pull the badge off the paint(work it slowly and use the heat gun pointing toward the adhesive as you peel it away). With that method the adhesive comes off with the badge and leaves no residue(as you can see in my picture below with all the adhesive still on the letter). Also you don’t want to rub or pry anything against the paint it will scratch. Using your finger pulling away from the paint with your knuckle touching the paint only to me is the safest method.

The dental floss method works but it leaves a mess and you’ll need to remove a ton of glue residue.

I did this on my challenger a few weeks ago:
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Removed the chrome dodge letters and replaced with black. Since all the adhesive was still on the chrome letters I was able to use it in my garage for some wall art.

You could also use a 3M eraser wheel to remove the residue. Works great.

 

[tanda35]

I removed a few badges in my day. The best method for cleanest removal is a heat gun and slowly use your fingernail to pull the badge off the paint(work it slowly and use the heat gun pointing toward the adhesive as you peel it away). With that method the adhesive comes off with the badge and leaves no residue(as you can see in my picture below with all the adhesive still on the letter). Also you don’t want to rub or pry anything against the paint it will scratch. Using your finger pulling away from the paint with your knuckle touching the paint only to me is the safest method.

The dental floss method works but it leaves a mess and you’ll need to remove a ton of glue residue.

I did this on my challenger a few weeks ago:
View attachment 440933View attachment 440934View attachment 440935

Removed the chrome dodge letters and replaced with black. Since all the adhesive was still on the chrome letters I was able to use it in my garage for some wall art.

I wish I had seen this. I went the floss route and indeed it did leave residue which I then tried to use one of those glue wheel things on my drill and all that did was leave orange residue embedded in my paint, which I now cannot remove. Live & learn.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I wish I had seen this. I went the floss route and indeed it did leave residue which I then tried to use one of those glue wheel things on my drill and all that did was leave orange residue embedded in my paint, which I now cannot remove. Live & learn.

You might be able to get that residue off with some compound using a buffer, if that doesn't work try some light wet sanding.

 

[ReaperHWK]

You might be able to get that residue off with some compound using a buffer, if that doesn't work try some light wet sanding.

No that’s not right. You don’t want to buff it first. And wet sanding will remove clear coat.

Use a 40% diluted mixture of rubbing alcohol and a microfiber towel. You can increase to 60% if that don’t work.

Residue will come off with alcohol.