Badge removal

stuartmmcfc · 30-07-10, 06:53 PM

I'm sure this may have been coverd before- but I was probably dozing

Whats the best way to remove badges stuck on with 3M tape without damaging the paintwork. I've access to a steamer/kettle/hairdryer etc
Thanks

john johnson · 30-07-10, 07:04 PM

Hair dryer to soften then either cheesewire or seafishing line, watch yer fingers though

Baggee · 30-07-10, 07:40 PM

I removed some of the mouldings on a pair of wings I was sending for blasting. Used a Black and Decker hot air gun on the inside of the panel and this softened the glue enough so they could then be eased off with a plastic scrapper no problemo

darreno'd' · 30-07-10, 08:15 PM

As jj said heat then fishing line. Hardest part is cutting tape to the right shape to fit the buggers back on.

stuartmmcfc · 30-07-10, 10:53 PM

I've got a new badge to go on the "rusty Italian" and although I'm actively considering repainting the rear hatch I'm itching to put it on now and not wait!
Patience is something I'm going to have to learn

pimpdriver · 31-07-10, 06:04 AM

hairdryer stu???

30-07-10, 07:04 PM	#2
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Hair dryer to soften then either cheesewire or seafishing line, watch yer fingers though __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

30-07-10, 08:15 PM	#4
darreno'd' Mr Sixty Thousand!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: berkshire Posts: 1,729	As jj said heat then fishing line. Hardest part is cutting tape to the right shape to fit the buggers back on. __________________ http://www.oesems.co.uk/

30-07-10, 07:40 PM	#3
Baggee 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aldridge, Walsall Posts: 2,257	I removed some of the mouldings on a pair of wings I was sending for blasting. Used a Black and Decker hot air gun on the inside of the panel and this softened the glue enough so they could then be eased off with a plastic scrapper no problemo

30-07-10, 10:53 PM	#5
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	I've got a new badge to go on the "rusty Italian" and although I'm actively considering repainting the rear hatch I'm itching to put it on now and not wait! Patience is something I'm going to have to learn

31-07-10, 06:04 AM	#6
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	hairdryer stu???