Badge removal

Tennant · 28-07-2018, 09:59 PM

I have damage to the XR6 badges on the rear doors and want to replace them.
I was thinking heat and a scraper, but is there a better way? Obviously I don't want to risk damage to the doors.

**PG2** · 28-07-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennant

I have damage to the XR6 badges on the rear doors and want to replace them.
I was thinking heat and a scraper, but is there a better way? Obviously I don't want to risk damage to the doors.

There are many different ways to do it and you will get 10 different opinions from 10 different people.

First of all, don't use a scraper. You will damage the paint.

Grab some fishing line (some people even suggest dental floss) and heat the badge while cutting behind the badge with the fishing line. You can also use something like wax and grease remover as some sort of lubricant on the paint so that it is less likely to scratch it. You will not get all of the glue off so you will need the wax and grease applied to a cloth and some buff the rest.

**Silver Ghia** · 28-07-2018, 10:36 PM

Use some thin fishing line between the badge and the panel to cut through the adhesive tape. Takes a little time to go through so be patient. Then remove the adhesive remnants with wax and grease remover on a rag.

Edit: pg2 posted while I was typing.

cheap · 28-07-2018, 10:39 PM

Dental floss to remove the badge and then spray WD40 on the area to dissolve the glue, leave for a few minutes, clean rag to remove the gunk.

arronm · 28-07-2018, 10:39 PM

OP new what other post...

**PG2** · 28-07-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

OP new what other post...

Well please share...

arronm · 28-07-2018, 10:47 PM

Just the usual, doing the rounds.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/to...omment-1660970

**PG2** · 28-07-2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

Just the usual, doing the rounds.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/to...omment-1660970

EDIT: I just looked at the time he posted in the other forum. He's posted the question in two different forums at the same time. Personally, I don't see the problem with that.

The OP would have posted in here before his post in the other thread would have even been answered.

Tennant · 28-07-2018, 10:59 PM

Thanks for all the advice, its nice to get sensible answers.

slowsnake · 28-07-2018, 10:59 PM

The best glue remover I ever used and still do is Eucalyptus oil, its brilliant on all the stickers shops etc put on their products, and residue from sellotape, duct tape and even masking tape!
And its cheap, put a few drops in when you wash ya smelly socks or scrungies!

Cheers Billy.

BPXR6T · 28-07-2018, 11:10 PM

I have a little steam cleaner. Cost about $60. Does the job. Good for removing old window tint, old rego stickers, and decals too.

arronm · 28-07-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PG2

EDIT: I just looked at the time he posted in the other forum. He's posted the question in two different forums at the same time. Personally, I don't see the problem with that.

The OP would have posted in here before his post in the other thread would have even been answered.

Always here to help. Also cant beat a vid clip to show the OP what we are all talking about..

Tennant · 28-07-2018, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

Just the usual, doing the rounds.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/to...omment-1660970

As you would have seen on the other site I received only one reply and it was only 2 words "fishing line" . When looking for advice I always look for as much information as I can get. The advice here much more detailed and I appreciate it But I am surprised to have my right to be a member of other sites, or post on them questioned. Obviously you are a member there as well.

arronm · 29-07-2018, 12:47 AM

2 words. I gave you a nice video and all. I didnt need to go into detail , just watch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdMjbBWSTwQ

arronm · 29-07-2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PG2

EDIT: I just looked at the time he posted in the other forum. He's posted the question in two different forums at the same time. Personally, I don't see the problem with that.

The OP would have posted in here before his post in the other thread would have even been answered.

Post on Turbo forum was up and answered before he even posted on FF.

Thats why I refereed him back. My post had all the info needed.

mike_nofx · 29-07-2018, 05:51 AM

I removed badges recently.

Buy some De-Solve it from Bunnings which is a goo and adhesive remover.
On a hot day soak around the badge with the remover and let it soak right in. Then remove badge with fishing line.

Continue to soak the remaining adhesive with desolve it and wipe off with a rag.