how to remove emblem adhesive from truck ?
 

Today I was fed up with looking at the Duramax and GMC emblems on the passenger door so I pulled them off . The drivers side were not on there when I bought the truck used probably dent/crash repair related . Anyway I now have black adhesive residue left over from when they were installed in 2001 :eek: I have peeled off and scraped with a wooden paint stick the majority of the thick stuff . Searched online and many suggest spray with WD40 or similar over a few days then hit with heat gun and the rest will come off .

Have any of you had success with this method ? Or any other tips ? I have a heat gun that I would only use on low setting . Today I hit the area with WD40 and will keep hitting it as weather permits as it's supposed to rain here for the next 4 - 5 days or more ! :mad: Many years ago I bought an eraser pad from NAPA that you chucked into a drill . It was beige in color and kind of like a giant pencil eraser . I used it to remove tape pin stripes and it did a great job . I think the friction created enough heat to somewhat melt the tape/adhesive . Any tips or suggestions are appreciated . I'm getting ready to get some graphics on the truck but have to get this area cleaned up first . SmileWavy

I would stay away from anything potentially abrasive.

Chemicals. You have to find the right stuff.

Why not just an adhesive remover in a spray can?

Goo gone...works good for sticker adhesive..

Hairdryer will work.. heat the adhesive and use your finger to roll it

I've used goo gone for the last bit of stuff for debadging my M3s.

Sounds like some heat and finger action then some goo gone for final clean up . Thanks

Either goo gone, or a product called sticker shock

Don't suffer. Use the Goo Gone right away. It will not mess with your paint.

WD40 here. Followed by a little rubbing compound. Goo Gone did not work for me.

Try white vinegar, although if left on too long it can cause bare metal to corrode.

Mike

Peanut butter - seriously

goo gone or peanut butter work for me

3M adhesive and label remover.

+ 1

Lighter fluid or BBQ starting fluid works great.

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This worked really well for me.

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This. Works like magic. I've used several over the years, never burned or disfigured any paint.

I also vote for goo gone. Put it on a few times to let it really soak in and soften the adhesive gunk. Then if you do need to use a scraper, use a plastic that is softer than the paintwork. I use a kitchen fish slice that's intended for non stick pans.

+1 for colingreene

The 3M or Carborundum vinyl graphics wheels chucked up in a drill will safely remove the remnants.

Work great on the inner barrels of wheels to get rid of the old foam/adhesive from wheel weights.

After you remove the adhesive just follow up with some mild polish or cleaner wax.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1550119096.jpg

That is what I purchased years ago at NAPA and it worked well . I'm going to try the chemical route first if that fails the 3M eraser will be next . Fortunately it's not a large area to take care of .

I used this stuff. It works "okay" imo. Anymore I just use a heat gun and some goo gone to clean up after.