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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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I reaaaallly want to debadge my xB, I don't have any goof off, but I do have Simple Green. Is that ____ safe for paint? Or how about acetone?
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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I wouldn't use Acetone. I used Simple green diluted in a 50/50 mixture with water. It worked great and did nothing bad to my paint.
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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Believe it or not... you can use lighter fluid, it's about the same as Goof-off. Just wax it good after your done.

Also, when dental floss to remove the badges. It takes the badge and 90% of the goo off in one peice. It took me about 10 minutes per badge to remove mine.
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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nice. That's what I shal do then, off to debadge the box!
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Moved to M&CC
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Simple green is all I use on my cars. Its the best all purpose remover...
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Turlewax Bug and Tar remover works best.....
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by UnFocused
Turlewax Bug and Tar remover works best.....
Yeah I ended up using that. Put it on, let it quickly dry, and then rub off, worked great.
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