how to remove emblem adhesive from truck ?

[rfuerst911sc]

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 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 ! 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 .

[Bob Kontak]

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?

[freeform911]

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

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

[MysticLlama]

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

[rfuerst911sc]

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

[looneybin]

Either goo gone, or a product called sticker shock

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

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

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

[JackDidley]

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

[msk1986911]

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

Mike

[stealthn]

Peanut butter - seriously

[Tobra]

goo gone or peanut butter work for me

[porsche4life]

3M adhesive and label remover.

[MT930]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

3m adhesive and label remover.

+ 1

[serene911]

Lighter fluid or BBQ starting fluid works great.

[colingreene]

https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-07498-Diameter-Mandrel/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=asc_df_B00063VT0G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8029341933215608155&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031539&hvtargid=pla-451421021261&psc=1

This worked really well for me.

[Dansvan]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=wwwpelicanpar-20&creative=9325&path=https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-07498-Diameter-Mandrel/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=asc_df_B00063VT0G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8029341933215608155&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031539&hvtargid=pla-451421021261&psc=1

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

[Bill Douglas]

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.

[Cooper911SC]

+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.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by colingreene

https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-07498-Diameter-Mandrel/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=asc_df_B00063VT0G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8029341933215608155&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031539&hvtargid=pla-451421021261&psc=1

This worked really well for me.

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 .

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

3M adhesive and label remover.

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