removing enblems

rayruner · 09-13-2019, 12:44 PM

i have a 16 ats coupe , that i would like to remove the enblems from the trunk led without messing up the paint, can somebody tell me how, posting over here , as there is is more traffic.

arpad_m · 09-13-2019, 12:50 PM

Just use a strong fishing line and simply "saw" the dual sided tape off underneath the emblem, always pulling towards yourself and not the paint. It may be easier if you warm up the area with a hairdryer beforehand. Once the emblems are off, clean up the area with rubbing alcohol or Goof Off, using a soft microfiber cloth.

If they are attached with clips (unlikely, but I don't know the ATS), you need to work around the clips with the line, then very carefully pop the emblem off with a plastic trim tool.

Glen e · 09-13-2019, 01:29 PM

People get entirely too impatient when they’re taking off a badge....

Get some GOO GONE from the drugstore… Not GOOF OFF -That stuff is dangerous on paint, it can cloud the clearcoat. Get a medicine eyedropper or a bottle that secretes drops and “marinate” the logo every 15 minutes for an hour to an hour and a half. Then use the fishing line talked about above to saw it off and you can remove the residue with your fingers… If you marinate the logo instead of just going at it, the Logo will almost fall off the car by itself.

Best fishing line to use is 20 pound braid…

arpad_m · 09-13-2019, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

People get entirely too impatient when they’re taking off a badge....

Get some GOO GONE from the drugstore… Not GOOF OFF -That stuff is dangerous on paint, it can cloud the clearcoat. Get a medicine eyedropper or a bottle that secretes drops and “marinate” the logo every 15 minutes for an hour to an hour and a half. Then use the fishing line talked about above to saw it off and you can remove the residue with your fingers… If you marinate the logo instead of just going at it, the Logo will almost fall off the car by itself.

Best fishing line to use is 20 pound braid…

I don't doubt your method is safer Glen, but I never had any clearcoat hazing with Goof Off, most likely because I don't marinate the paint in it for 60-90 minutes. Thanks a lot for the advice, though, I didn't know it was dangerous, will switch to Goo Gone

Sweptwing · 09-13-2019, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

People get entirely too impatient when they’re taking off a badge....

Get some GOO GONE from the drugstore… Not GOOF OFF -That stuff is dangerous on paint, it can cloud the clearcoat. Get a medicine eyedropper or a bottle that secretes drops and “marinate” the logo every 15 minutes for an hour to an hour and a half. Then use the fishing line talked about above to saw it off and you can remove the residue with your fingers… If you marinate the logo instead of just going at it, the Logo will almost fall off the car by itself.

Best fishing line to use is 20 pound braid…

What he said!

rayruner · 09-13-2019, 03:08 PM

Tried the fish line way, worked very well. thanks

peteric · 09-25-2019, 01:30 AM

For the sticky residue, I used 3m adhesive remover.

DarkFangz1100 · 09-27-2019, 10:48 AM

The legit way to do it....

Goo Gone for an Hour followed by a heat gun at a SAFE distance don't shove it right up on the car itll come right off with easy pull

Quix · 09-29-2019, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFangz1100

The legit way to do it....

Goo Gone for an Hour followed by a heat gun at a SAFE distance don't shove it right up on the car itll come right off with easy pull

That leaves room for damage, if you follow the method above it's very difficult to do any damage. I'm a complete idiot and I got my rear badge off with a similar process (I did the line first then goo gone on the remainder.

Start The Machine · 09-29-2019, 12:22 PM

Put painters tape all around the emblem as well.

DarkFangz1100 · 09-30-2019, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quix

That leaves room for damage, if you follow the method above it's very difficult to do any damage. I'm a complete idiot and I got my rear badge off with a similar process (I did the line first then goo gone on the remainder.

I've removed every badge on my car with this method....the weather has done more damage to the car than this lol but everyone has their preference

kropscamaro16 · 09-30-2019, 06:04 PM

i just use a hairdryer lol worked just fine on my side emblems

09-13-2019, 12:44 PM	#1
rayruner Drives: 16 2.0 red Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: bloomsburg pa Posts: 73	removing enblems i have a 16 ats coupe , that i would like to remove the enblems from the trunk led without messing up the paint, can somebody tell me how, posting over here , as there is is more traffic.

09-13-2019, 12:50 PM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,563 View My Garage	Just use a strong fishing line and simply "saw" the dual sided tape off underneath the emblem, always pulling towards yourself and not the paint. It may be easier if you warm up the area with a hairdryer beforehand. Once the emblems are off, clean up the area with rubbing alcohol or Goof Off, using a soft microfiber cloth. If they are attached with clips (unlikely, but I don't know the ATS), you need to work around the clips with the line, then very carefully pop the emblem off with a plastic trim tool. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-13-2019, 01:29 PM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	People get entirely too impatient when they’re taking off a badge.... Get some GOO GONE from the drugstore… Not GOOF OFF -That stuff is dangerous on paint, it can cloud the clearcoat. Get a medicine eyedropper or a bottle that secretes drops and “marinate” the logo every 15 minutes for an hour to an hour and a half. Then use the fishing line talked about above to saw it off and you can remove the residue with your fingers… If you marinate the logo instead of just going at it, the Logo will almost fall off the car by itself. Best fishing line to use is 20 pound braid… __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 09-13-2019 at 01:40 PM.

09-13-2019, 03:08 PM	#6
rayruner Drives: 16 2.0 red Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: bloomsburg pa Posts: 73	fsh line Tried the fish line way, worked very well. thanks

09-27-2019, 10:48 AM	#8
DarkFangz1100 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 676 View My Garage	The legit way to do it.... Goo Gone for an Hour followed by a heat gun at a SAFE distance don't shove it right up on the car itll come right off with easy pull __________________ Car Journal

09-25-2019, 01:30 AM	#7
peteric Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 133	For the sticky residue, I used 3m adhesive remover.

09-29-2019, 12:22 PM	#10
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 838	Put painters tape all around the emblem as well. __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

09-30-2019, 06:04 PM	#12
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,811	i just use a hairdryer lol worked just fine on my side emblems __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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