Best debadging solvent

[2010 Infantry Vet]

Recently debadged my ram and used a heat gun to remove the emblems. Had to scratch off the residue witj my finger nail. When that was done, tried turtle wax grease and wax remover. Took forever to remove the sticker adhesive residue.
Went and bought 3M specialty adhesive remover. Stuff is amazing and I highly reccomend. Got mine at napa for $28 for one can. A little pricey, but takes the adhesive right off.
If you plan on debadging, order this stuff online its a lot cheaper that way.

 

[joeygster]

Thanks for the info....I've always relied on WD-40 but it doesn't work as fast as the 3M.

 

[Booner21]

I used goo gone mine came right off as well, have to remember to let it set for a few minutes.

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[WhiteNBlackRam]

I used goo gone mine came right off as well, have to remember to let it set for a few minutes.

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I used this method as well, works great

 

[crash68]

I use pure isopropyl alcohol(residue free electronics cleaner), but rubbing alcohol works also to remove the left behind adhesive.
It's also good for preparing an area if your putting something on with an adhesive.

 

[tidefan1967]

I use pure isopropyl alcohol(residue free electronics cleaner), but rubbing alcohol works also to remove the left behind adhesive.
It's also good for preparing an area if your putting something on with an adhesive.

That's not like CRC electronics cleaner is it? That's some bad **** right there!

 

[crash68]

That's not like CRC electronics cleaner is it? That's some bad **** right there!

The stuff I use is by MG Chemicals. It's not an aerosol.
I use it to clean my phone and the 8.4 radio screen, almost spooky how much dirt come off it.

 

[MaximumSteel18]

I have used this with great and easy results, I used one of these to remove the hood/fender stripes on my 10' to replace them and it didn't harm the clear coat one bit.

https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/569406/00017?quantity=1

 

[MADDOG]

The 3M adhesive remover is awesome stuff. I've been using it to debadge vehicles for years. It's also a good tar remover and won't hurt the paint.

If there are some stubborn sections I'll use an eraser wheel on a drill at low to medium speed.

A little rubbing compound will get rid of any grit lines.

Yup, that 3M stuff is great.

 

[NCRaineman]

I used goo gone mine came right off as well, have to remember to let it set for a few minutes.

Goo Gone FTW.

Wait for a nice hot summer day so the adhesive can get all warm and tacky, then get some high strength fishing line and pop the badge off, then clean up any remaining residue with Goo Gone. Follow with a good wash and wax.

 

[yortnodnarb]

If you remove the sticky backing on a warm day or with a blow dryer, and do it correctly, you don't need any goo gone or eraser wheel. After you pull the badge, roll up a corner of the tacky and slowly pull parallel to the body and away from the rest of the tacky. If you've ever removed one of those press on hooks for the wall, you peel the tacky the same way.

When done slowly and correctly, you can usually get the entire letter in one piece with no residue left over. It took about 2 letters to figure it out and the rest were a breeze after that.

 

[S0CAL]

I used Goo Gone as well as rubbing alcohol. I started a corner with my finger nail, lifted out and away and not across (as if ripping a bandaid) and got big chunks to come right off. I then soaked the area in Goo Gone, then used my nail or finger to roll over the residue and it gummed up enough for me to pick it clean. I then used the alcohol to the clean the entire surface. My truck is a 2010, and I debadged in 2015 so it was REALLY on there.

 

[Simpsj2]

Does anyone think a blow dryer gets hot enough?

 

[dav8388]

I used a heat gun and went after the left over with Goo gone and this
https://www.acehardware.com/departm...ing-tools-and-supplies/paint-scrapers/1380971

 

[914]

GAS OR DIESEL FOR STICKER RESIDUE, THEN WAX AREA

 

[FXCLM5]

Man i just did my giant rear emblem with dental floss, wd40 and iso alcohol

Dunno why you would need a specific cleaner? The sticky crap comes right off for me, literally a few wipes and its gone....

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

I use a heat gun then goo gone for anything left over. Eraser wheel works to but is a little tough on the paint. it can be easily fixed by a good polish but i always like to use the least abrasive method first

 

[grandslam]

Goo gone works great

 

[Jeffmiller32]

I did mine when I picked up the truck last month. I’ve got a used 16 Sport CC. I used a rubber scraper to pop the emblem part off and just the 3M at an angle. All came off pretty easy. The letters where ghosted a little bit hit it with some rubbing compound and a little polish. All good. Took 15 minutes. Left the Hemi badges.

 

[U1arunit]

Goo gone is my go to remover. Works without issue.