Best method to remove lettering?

[HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE]

So I was wondering the best way to take off the "isuzu" lettering on the back of my vehicross. I started with a razor and felt like I was scraping the clear coat and stopped. is that the only way? Any tips?

[dog]

Make sure it's warm. I used a hairdryer set on low. Peeled a corner, then used dental floss to separate the glue from the finish.

[PHO2GR4]

I'll be waiting until summer to debadge my VX. It's been TOO COLD lately.

Dog, was there any glue or other residue left on the paint after you removed the letters? If so, what's the best way to get rid of it?

Also, I plan to debadge the entire VX...not just the 'ISUZU' on the back, but all of the other lettering/decals/badges on the sides too. Are any of them especially tricky?

Thanks!

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, you definitely wanna do this in the summer. I used the hair dryeer and floss trick. I would not use a razor. Get ready for some serious cleaning after too. You will end up with an outline of the logo when you are done. Use a clay bar kit to get the remaining gunk off the back, and then wash the VX really good. Once you are all clean, a good waxing will usually help get rid of most of the badge clouding. This spring I am going to take my VX and get a complete top to bottom detailing. I can't wait.

Bart

[JHarris1385]

DO NOT use a razor, bad idea.

Also, I dont understand why use the blow-dryer and floss, when there is a product on the shelves called "adhesive remover"?????

I have only ever used this spray when removing badges from various cars. And I have had nothing but great results.

[PHO2GR4]

WHICH shelves?!? I want to buy some!

Thanks!

[JHarris1385]

I have found it at multiple places. I think even a Wal-Mart would carry it. Its near the wd-40, bug and tar remover sections. It has worked wonders. I fully de-badged an Intrepid long ago as my first debaging project. Made it look sweet.

[nfpgasmask]

From my experience, the only thing that REALLY works to remove adhesive is acetone, and there was no way I was going near my paint job with acetone.

I think Goo Gone completely sucks. Its fine for little crap, but on big jobs its basically useless. The hairdryer method works good. I debadged my entire VX in under 2 hours...

Is there another product that removes sticky gunk safely and actually WORKS?

Bart

DO NOT use a razor, bad idea.

Also, I dont understand why use the blow-dryer and floss, when there is a product on the shelves called "adhesive remover"?????

I have only ever used this spray when removing badges from various cars. And I have had nothing but great results.

[Chopper]

3M adhesive remover. Red and white can. You're gonna have to go to a auto paint store...we get it from Sherwin Williams, but any Dupont or other commercial paint supply will have it. Removes even hardened tree sap and fresh spray paint without attacking the clear ( but I always wash it off) It's mostly Naptha and Benzene (nice stuff) Wayne

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, Benzene is nasty shiz....

Bart

3M adhesive remover. Red and white can. You're gonna have to go to a auto paint store...we get it from Sherwin Williams, but any Dupont or other commercial paint supply will have it. Removes even hardened tree sap and fresh spray paint without attacking the clear ( but I always wash it off) It's mostly Naptha and Benzene (nice stuff) Wayne

[biju]

So I was wondering the best way to take off the "isuzu" lettering on the back of my vehicross. I started with a razor and felt like I was scraping the clear coat and stopped...

Wasabi: that statement made me reach for my prozac and a stiff drink. ...

poor VX.

i agree with the other fam above - do it when warm > 3m adhesive remover on a rag around the lettering > then *gently* pick at a corner of the letters with your fingernail/floss/etc. Repeat.

best of luck.

-biju.

[JHarris1385]

Thanks Chop, I just looked and mine is 3M in about 14oz can, I dont recall it being too expensive either and I remember it doing the job quick.

[MZ-N10]

wd40 and floss works on hondas...never tried on the vx tho

[Mark Miller]

I just did it on my silver VX.
I bought a heat gun, but hair dryer will work.
I heated it up just a second or two, didn't get hot, just warm.
Then used a plastic putty knife ,to push it up.
It came off so good I saved the letters.
It took only minutes

I did my black VX different and I had to use a buffer after them mess I made.


I just did my wheels too, I was dreading doing them because it was such a pain last time. So I did it different this time.
I took the caps off and then used the heat gun to where it started melting the plastic sticker up and then I used a rag to pull the edge and it comes off in one piece. Then I set the caps up and used starting fluid to sit on the glue and after a couple of minutes used the plastic putty knife to take up the glue.

[HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE]

Thanks for all the responses...I did not get too far with the razor...just about a 1/4 inch of the corner of "U" in "Isuzu". I like the idea of people not knowing what brand of car I have...Let 'em think it's a concept BMW..it's our little secret right?