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Old 05-02-2005 | 05:36 AM
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What do i need?

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Old 05-02-2005 | 05:43 AM
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i just used some windex to get rid of the ones that the dealership graciously included on my TC. I just soaked it with windex and scrubbed them hard. I am sure there is a better way but it worked for me.
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isn't windex harmful to the paint?

i shouldve clarified..

decals applied to the body...

but im sure your way works.

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Old 05-02-2005 | 05:49 AM
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I uesed a blow dryer to heat them up and pull them off.
Old 05-02-2005 | 06:11 AM
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You can also use tar and bug remover to get rid of that last bit of adhesive that will show up after the car gets dusty
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heat gun or blow dryer
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Originally Posted by Shoe_Here
i just used some windex to get rid of the ones that the dealership graciously included on my TC. I just soaked it with windex and scrubbed them hard. I am sure there is a better way but it worked for me.
I think he's talking about the emblems. Use a heatgun/blow dryer/etc. and floss. Work it!
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I've heard the blow-dryer & fishing line werks, but my just came right off on a hot day.
Old 05-03-2005 | 04:41 AM
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i couldn't use a blow dryer outside since i live in a condo complex. i tried just peeling it and that took too long, so i used goof off, im not sure if it hurt the paint or not. depending on the angle u look at, you can see the logo outlining.
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not the emblems..

vinyl decals..

is there a home equivalent to goof off or adhesive remover?

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Old 05-07-2005 | 03:17 AM
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Bug and Tar remover should work.
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Yea .. a bnlow dryer does the trick perfectly !!
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Yea .. a blow dryer does the trick perfectly !!
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Blow dryer and careful handling will do.

3M makes a badge and decal remover that you can generally
get at any quality automotive paint shop like Ketone. It's not
really for removing so much as cleaning up afterwards.

Another solution is buffing compound. A very, very light buffing
compound might be needed because depending on the color
of your car, and how much sun it's been hit with, plus how
well you've kept your paint...the color under the decals might
be slightly different from the rest of the car!

Good luck my friend, just take it easy and you won't have
any issues.
Old 05-08-2005 | 10:28 AM
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i hope there's no discoloration =\

bsp

thanks for the feed

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