removing model/make lettering from cars

[bikerdude55]

I have a 2001 Volvo that is beautiful. I would like to know how to remove the Volvo (adhesive lettering) from the trunk w/o taking off the paint. Any ideas?

[Murr1525]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars

Usually you can do things like a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive, then some floss to take it off.

Then you just have to use Goo Gone, etc to getthe adhesive off.

Being a 2001 however, the rest of the paint may have faded a lot in 8 years, and you may have a harder time dealing with the 'ghosting' of the removed letters.

[Rthario]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars


I removed the badges from my Tacoma and used that process. Floss does work but you will go through quite a bit. Fishing line would also work but just like anything else, take your time and be careful. Good luck buddy. Its well worth it, IMO. Be sure to post some pics.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars

WD- 40 does a good job loosening up the adhesives also. Like Murr stated, being that old of a car, the ghosting will present your biggest problem. Good luck.

[240SX]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars

I really dont understand why people debadge their cars. If its dealer stuff, then I see the point. Otherwise I think its pointless.

If you have a problem with leftover adhesive, 3M makes this Eraser Wheel thingy that someone mentioned a while ago. You could look into that

[scott0999]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars

to remove my badges I used some fishing line.. then goo gone

you can kinda see where the badges were, but I never bothered to try and buff it out yet

[dope92cc]

Re: removing model/make lettering from cars

I really dont understand why people debadge their cars. If its dealer stuff, then I see the point. Otherwise I think its pointless.

It's all about personal taste. I think a car looks better without badges, unless it's a classic show car.
You can wax everything that needs to be waxed and you don't have to worry about those things catching a towel.
BMWs are bad about that. I pulled a fiber out of one of my water magnets.