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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: Pip on May 29, 2009, 08:10:20

Title: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: Pip on May 29, 2009, 08:10:20

I'm sure I read it somewhere here but can't find it.  I was thinking about removing the CRDi badge.  It always looked crooked to me.  Just had a close look, it must be put on by hand because it sure looks crooked to me!

Anyone know how to get it off without damaging anything?

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: Shambles on May 29, 2009, 08:21:54

Thumper mentioned something here

Quote from: Thumper on November 16, 2008, 01:52:31

Hmm, I thought I had done a write up on removing the badges?

Might do one, since I have all the photos here.

Parts needed, a normal hairdryer, some metho and a little bit of paint polish (If there are any scratches left over) Shouldn't be, but just in case.

Another method is using fishing line to 'cut' through the glue between the badge and the paint.

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: KKOM on May 29, 2009, 10:46:04

Hi,
You can use an ordinary hair dryer pistol and for any remaining glue clean with WD-40 spray.Believe you will get surprised how easy cleans glue and many other things (http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/)

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: freakzoide on May 29, 2009, 11:11:12

I removed mine and didn't even needed a airdryer. (it was a hot day).
Just used some sowing line and cleaned it wish some detailers polish.

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: Dazzler on May 29, 2009, 12:17:52

Quote from: KKOM on May 29, 2009, 10:46:04

Hi,
You can use an ordinary hair dryer pistol and for any remaining glue clean with WD-40 spray.Believe you will get surprised how easy cleans glue and many other things (http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/)

 

Now they've found another 1960 uses they should re-name it WD 2000+ (handy link thanks...)

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: bumpkin on May 29, 2009, 22:12:40

That is because WD-40 is a mix of PTFE beads in an alcohol based solvent.

I have been touting alcohol on here for a while now as a cleaner for glues which will not affect paint, glass or plastics :rolleyes: :razz:

Title: Re: How do I remove the badges on the boot?
Post by: Shambles on May 29, 2009, 22:52:46

Quote from: bumpkin on May 29, 2009, 22:12:40

I have been touting alcohol on here for a while now ...

Yeah - thanks for the hangover :lol: