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Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
Junior Member
Username: Brisalig
Post Number: 194
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 4:58 pm: | |
I debaged the back of my WRX...the giant SUBARU letters had to go. Heres what I did
Get a hair dryer. Heat the emblem for 3-5 minutes. Take dental floss....(i had to braid it...thats the only way it didnt break)and run it between the emblem and the car. Once the emblem is off...get some "goo gone" to take off the remaining adhesive. It worked great for me...took about 30 minutes...(i was very careful with my baby) I had to do it 6 times... S U B A R U.
Good Luck |
Joe (Jts)
Junior Member
Username: Jts
Post Number: 133
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 4:56 pm: | |
You're right - the 3M product is awesome but I couldn't get it here so I went with the WD-40.
Stay away from something called "Goo Be Gone" (or something to that effect) - absolutely useless. |
chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member
Username: Entelechy
Post Number: 529
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 4:45 pm: | |
I did the same with my faded M3 emblem and believe it or not, someone suggested dental floss which worked beautifully. |
jake diamond (Rampante)
Junior Member
Username: Rampante
Post Number: 156
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 2:19 pm: | |
Unwaxed, of course !! How's it going to adhere firmly to a waxy substrate ? |
911 Fan (911fan)
Junior Member
Username: 911fan
Post Number: 78
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 2:07 pm: | |
For the best adhesion, is it better to install the new emblem on a waxed or unwaxed surface?
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Michael Schroeder (Poserfornow)
New member
Username: Poserfornow
Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 1:19 pm: | |
Thanks for the suggestions! |
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 3256
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 11:34 am: | |
I SECOND THE 3M ADHESIVE REMOVER..IT WORKS GREAT, AND NO MARKS OR REMOVAL OF PAINT..... |
Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Member
Username: Robertgarven
Post Number: 343
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 11:25 am: | |
Michael,
Try the 3m adhesive remover also removes grease and wax. It works perfectly. You can get it at most auto parts stores especially ones that sell paint etc.
Rob |
Joe (Jts)
Junior Member
Username: Jts
Post Number: 126
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 9:19 pm: | |
WD-40, a hair dryer if necessary (not a heat gun) and some fishing line will take care of the emblem. |
jake diamond (Rampante)
Junior Member
Username: Rampante
Post Number: 154
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 9:15 pm: | |
WD-40. Let it work into the adhesive. |
Michael Schroeder (Poserfornow)
New member
Username: Poserfornow
Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 9:12 pm: | |
Another annoying newbie question... What is the best way to remove the "cabriolet" emblem from the rear of my Mondial QV? It is partially damaged and I have purchased a replacement. PS--I did search before posting and couldn't find anything quite relevant to this question. |