whats the best way to remove an emblem from the front fender? fishing line?
Heat gun then fishing line has always worked for me.
Took some off last week with fish line but I'm thinking the gentle application of heat would've made it easier. Cleaned the residue off with paint thinner. I ended up buffing out some very fine marks from the line.
:agree: Always use a heat gun or hair drier first. It loosens the glue and makes it eash to peel off the emblem. Once the emblen is off, a little paint thinner (Mineral Spirits) will work for removing the residue. If you are not comfortable with paint thinner, then use anything with Naptha in it (Spot remover, liquid cigarette lighter fluid, Goo Off, etc) or just plain Naptha solvent available at your local hardware store.
Hope this helps.
NormS.
After the heat and fishline, try "Goo Off". Small can found in any parts store. It didn't melt my truck paint.
Thanks for all the replies. replacing the fender and have to remove the anniversary emblem. i have to swap the damaged fender when i get the new one. dont really care about any residue that is left.
I never use heat so as not to damage the paint. 3M makes a adhesive remover that works very well. WD-40 works great to remove the glue also just not as fast as the 3M stuff.
I've never damaged paint with a heat gun, but then again I don't use it on high 2" from the work like a desoldering device, either. The trick for me is to feather the heat almost like I was painting with a spray gun. Never hold it on one surface for an extended period of time, definitely.
PS-please do not use a heat get set on high with plastic. You'd think "Duh!", but would be amazed at what people will do with a nuclear blowdryer after a few natty lights.