Help removing OEM 3M after de-badging

[Rev. Wrath]

I tried almost everything on my silverado. The only thing that worked worth a damn was a stripe-off tool. They're about $40 at O'rielys.

[98GCLimited]

Heat gun and dental floss behind the badges a lot of the time would take most of the adhesive off with the badge but sometimes not.

Goo Gone or goof off works to remove the rest and wont damage the paint but takes time. I used my thumbnail to scrap off some of the thicker adhesive while using the goo gone. Heat helps this process, I didnt use a heat gun though it was hot enough outside 100+ to heat up the vehicle enough to make the adhesive a little easier to remove still took longer than I thought it would.

After that a nice little buffing with some wax and it removed the lettering outlines and couldnt tell there were badges there anymore.

[Pioneerchuck]

You can buy Orange Peel and all you do is spray it on let it sit for a minute or 2 then use a plastic scraper or credit card type object and it comes off with no damage to the clear. And it actually does smell citrus-ee. Lol

[OrionStang]

I used wd40 and my thumb nail. Then cleaned and polished the area. And it was a 50 degree day.

[ckeastwood]

The best way I've found is an eraser wheel.They chuck right up in any standard drill.You can pick them up at any auto body supply store.

[JasonJones]

The best way I've found is an eraser wheel.They chuck right up in any standard drill.You can pick them up at any auto body supply store.

I was looking all over for one of these! None at Home Depot, Lowes, Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts.

Thanks for the ideas guys. It's been raining all last week and this weekend... Didn't get a chance to try anything yet.

[qu1cks1lver56]

Combo of heat gun and wax and grease remover, goo gone, oops, or any of that kind of stuff usually works for me.

[lolitskasey]

I did my TBSS in the dead of winter with a heat gun and fishing line, Used goo gone it get the rest of the residue off. Kinda hard getting the left overs had to rub hard.

[Chris Hammer]

Just takes elbow grease, did mine no heat gun and used goo gone. I have a gm too.

[x91evo]

be careful how long you leave the goo gone on your paint. I actually had it very lightly remove some clear coat after sitting