A previous owner felt the need to put an “R” emblem on the left side of the trunk Pretty sure it doesn’t belong there on an ‘02.

It looks like the sticky tape type of adhesion.

any tips on how to remove it without taking the paint along with it ??

Z

 

People and their inauthentic badges... Geesh! My PO decided to put a stupid Apple Corporation sticker on the trunk of my XKR. I must be out of the times but I do not get the concept of putting the logos of a for-profit corporation on my car.

Anyways, I have used goo-gone for things like that and it worked out really well. Never damaged the paint but I always made sure to clean the area with soap and water after using it just in case. For taking the emblem off or separating it from the car I would consider using something plastic and carefully prying it. Maybe even apply some goo gone to the seams first and waiting a few mins for it to start to loosen up the adhesive.

Just my two cents. Interested to see what the others suggest. Good luck!

 

Warm it up with a hair dryer and use a length of nylon fishing line to 'saw' the adhesive between the body and the emblem.

 

I was wondering if a little heat might help. The fishing line idea is brilliant !

Z

 

Other trick is dental floss for "cutting" the adhesive.

Back in the day, some friends participated in the "One Lap" event across the US. It required putting a large number of sponsor stickers on the car you registered for the event. The recommendation to remove them was to use simple WD-40, of all products.

 

x2 on the dental floss and hairdryer.

 

^^ What they said - dental floss and hair dryer....

 

OK, I’ll give the dental floss / monofilament fishing line / hair dryer combo a try.


thanks to all who chimed in.


Z

 

zray.....Don't forget the WD-40 This is just one more thing that it's good for! World's greatest invention.....

Billy Clyde @ Cinco Ranch