Jesstzn

And depending on the condition of the clear you can actually pull it off too.. thats why the fishing line.

sodaks2k

iTrader: (4)

Ahhh I didn't know that. I've never had that happen to me personally.

blkmz3

i tried pulling off the badges on my 04. It was caked on there. Does not look good. Even tried Goo Gone but its stuck on the clear coat. The glue was rock hard. I want to re apply the badges back one.

edrock23

used floss on mine bout a week or two ago. came off no sweat off my back, then rubbed off remaining glue

blkmz3

what do people use to re-apply the badges back on? double-sided tape?

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

That, or just buy new ones. They are not that expensive.

ohsixMTee

iTrader: (2)

I used my industrial heat gun, waving back and forth over the badges keeping constant motion for a minute or two and then the badges just simply pulled off using my fingernail.

I then soak the remains with label/bumper sticker/tar remover for about 5 minutes and it just peels right up very easily.

After that I take a microfiber towel damp with the remover and lightly wipe the outline residue away.

To finish I hand buff polish.

I've gone this route many many times including the TL and you can't even tell they were there, no harm to the paint, etc.



While you've got the label/tar remover handy be sure to scrub the road facing surfaces of the side skirts and rear bumper, the car will greatly thank you. Either that or tell you you're too anal. LOL

ReamzTL2

Ok so since everyone is talking about using goo-gone to debadge what is the best product to glue it back on??

vietxquangstah

iTrader: (7)

good question.

most people who want to remove them never think about putting them back on though

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

I would use double sided tape if I plan on selling or trading in the car. If I plan on keeping it I would just buy new ones. They are about $15 a piece.

blkmz3

some people got lucky i guess. the adhesive on my stock badges just did not come off that easy. the paint would start chipping. i was wondering why the dental floss and fishing line kept tearing. the glue was rock hard and acted as a blade.

FCVadi

iTrader: (3)

Each to their own.. but really? I mean.. really?

MR_FRESHH

WD-40 works as well to remove residue

MR_FRESHH

3M double sided tape to put back on.

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

Did you warm it up first? Usually a heat gun will work well to soften the adhesive and then it will be a lot easier to remove with floss.

Brock's Acura TL AT 2004

Glad I found this post ! I have a black 04 TL and wanted to paint the badges flat black. I tried to remove the trunk lid cover, thinking badges were bolted / screwed on. Well those clips are a bitch to get off ! Lucky I couldn't get them off, which lead me to this forum search. I am just going to tape around badges and paint. Thanks guys !

Qrious

If I wanted to replace the Acura badge what would I remove and put there tho

thoiboi

Tesla badge.

wusty23jd

Be a mega nerd and slap a Transformers badge on there.