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Old May 29, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Default What to use to clean off emblem adhesive.

I just took off my tC emblem in the back. It left alot of the adhesive on the trunk. What can i use to take it off without damaging the paint.

I was thinking of Goo-Gone but i dont know if that is safe on paint.

What should i use? Thanks.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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I was going to say goo-gone but I also dunno about the paint. I just used some regular car wash soap and a bug/tar sponge and a lil rubbing at it all came off. I think the key thing is the sponge.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Goo-Gone FTW!! It will be ok on the paint as long as you don't leave it on there.
Wipe off the excess and then wax the spot where the tC emblem was. That's it.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Did you use a hair dryer? When I took mine off it left a very very tiny amount that came off with soap and pressure washer.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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This is so simple it's scary.

Just rub your FINGER firmly back and forth ofer the area. when the bulk of the adhesive has fallen away in little "boogers", simply treat the area with a good cleaner-wax like Meguiers.

DONE

Takes like 5 minutes
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Thanks going to try that now since my car is dry after my wash about now.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyghgynx
Goo-Gone FTW!! It will be ok on the paint as long as you don't leave it on there.
Wipe off the excess and then wax the spot where the tC emblem was. That's it.
Goo gone and elbow grease....
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by paulky_2000
This is so simple it's scary.

Just rub your FINGER firmly back and forth ofer the area. when the bulk of the adhesive has fallen away in little "boogers", simply treat the area with a good cleaner-wax like Meguiers.

DONE

Takes like 5 minutes
This method works! i used it to remove the glue/tape left over from my AVS window vents and my tC emblem.
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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tC2 has this awesome wax/adhesive removal 3M spray stuff, that ____ totally removed all the stuff from my tint without any trouble, i imagine the goop from the emblem would be no match for this stuff.
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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i just used goo gone, waited a few minutes, and just rubbed w/ my finger...came right off...you just have to be careful not to use your nail though.
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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haha i did this last night...took a blow dryer and went back and forth on low for about a minute...rubbed it off with my finger and waxed it...Done
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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goo gone
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by optional
tC2 has this awesome wax/adhesive removal 3M spray stuff, that poop totally removed all the stuff from my tint without any trouble, i imagine the goop from the emblem would be no match for this stuff.
yep its true, 3M wax and adhesive remover. stuff is amazing, do what they said about rubbing off what you can with your fingers then use some of this. i got it for like 8$ at shucks, could get at any auto store
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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x5
I also used Goo Gone. Go over with a soft rag to remove excess
and I finished it off with a little carnuba wax.
I guess if you were in a pinch, you can probably roll off the 'boogers'
with your finger. If it's good enough for you nose, it's good enough
for your car.

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Old May 29, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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WD-40 works also.
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_LUV
x5
If it's good enough for you nose, it's good enough
for your car.

MR LUV
nay, i treat my tC with more respect then i do my nose.
Old May 30, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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goo gone is awesome!
Old May 30, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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BE careful putting chemicals on your paint.....

nuff said
Old May 30, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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i used googone, then polished and waxed. looked like new.
Old May 30, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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I used goo gone too, but it went very fast when i added some heat with a blow dryer



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