06mistreSS
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Removing, or shaving, badges can give your car a nice clean look. It isn't really hard at all but can be tedious and require some patience. I have done this before and this is what I recommend.
Be aware that older, weathered (faded) paint will most likely show signs of where a badge has been, since the paint beneath a badge is usually protected from the elements.
- Wash the area to be worked.
- Warm the badge up with a hair dryer to help soften the adhesive, being careful not to get it too hot which can damage the paint.
- Take fishing wire (about a 1' length) and go back and forth, in a sawing motion, behind the badge to cut through the adhesive.
- Once the adhesive has been cut through, and the badge is off the vehicle, soak the remaining adhesive in a product that's clear coat safe (Goo Gone will work but use sparingly).
- With a non-marring tool (plastic blade/scraper), or fingernail, remove the remaining adhesive, being careful not to scratch or mar the clear coat.
- Once all adhesive is removed, buff the area with rubbing or polishing compound and then throw on a coat of wax.
Be aware that older, weathered (faded) paint will most likely show signs of where a badge has been, since the paint beneath a badge is usually protected from the elements.
