My boy accidently removed half of my front emblem a few months ago. The wind as I drove down the interstate removed the rest of it. I've already bought another emblem but now I'm trying to get the nose of the car clean from all the old glue/adhesive so I can get a clean surface to stick the new on one.

So far I've tried washing it really well, WD-40 several times, and now Goo Gone (after first testing it out on the inside passenger door sill). Nothing appears to be working.



Picture above is what it looks like right now. What I'm most concerned about is that area towards the right of the picture. Looks like glue, but it completely solid.

Any advice on how I can get this off the car without damaging the nose? Thanks in advance!

 

I've had success (on other cars) using Goof Off.
Works much better than Goo Gone.

 

Goo Gone worked for me. I let it sit on the adhesive for about 30 seconds then wiped and used a plastic scraper. Rinse and repeat about 50 times and you should be alright.

 

Try warming the adhesive by using a hair dryer and see if it softens it up enough for you to be able to remove it.

 

3M adhesive remover will take that right off

 

i would use 3M adhesive remover works well in all the stuff i have used it for

 

I agree with 3M and let it sit in sun or use a low heat source to warm it up. You could also use a plastic razor blade to help nudge it loose

 

hotrodzz3......momo20......az57chevy.... ...are all giving you the best advice, 3M ADHESIVE REMOVER.

 

Is the residue tacky or sticky to the touch ? Reason I as is the CLOWN that previously owned my car had a thing for re-gluing loose emblems with Crazy Glue. If it is in fact an adhesive other then the sticky stuff then i doubt Goo Gone will remove it.

 

Yep, I was thinking the same thing.
I had to remove some 2 way tape from my Z28 that was 20 years old and Goo Gone took it right off easily.

To the OP, if that glue is hard like rock it might be crazy glue and you have a possible problem. I would think even if you manage to pick it off (no solvent will touch it without damaging the clear) it could mar your clear as it may have eaten in to it.

If the adhesive is soft (like foam or rubber) there is good and proper advice above this.

 

3M Magic Eraser wheel will make quick work of that (I'd estimate 30 seconds or less).

https://www.amazon.com/3M-03612-Adhe.../dp/B005RNGN8I

 

I would never use this on the soft body parts of the C5. I have one that I used for debadging my Silverado, but it would never touch my Vette.

I would only use 3M Adhesive Remover. You can find it at Advance Auto now.

 

I removed the adhesive of both the front and rear badges, as well as the length of the glue under the BSMs on both sides, using this product. No adverse effects. I don't know what you see as "soft" on the C5. The fiberglass body can't "dent", unlike the steel on your Silverado. The friction is what removes the glue, not downward pressure.

 

A hair dryer works great in conjunction with liberal use of goo gone. And after that, a little rubbing compound, then some wax. Easy Peasy.......

Shakey

 

I agree. You are sure to take off some paint. And depending on how you use it, probably too much paint.

Shakey

 

When I removed my rear badge, I used lacquer thinner on a rag. Just rinse it off after.

 

No damage to paint. I did, however, soften the glue by presoaking it in GooGone for about 30 mins prior to buffing it off.

From my progress thread:
Rinse her down with hot water to soften the tape a bit and clean any dirt and grime off

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This piece came off with very minimal effort, surprisingly

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Glue came off easily too. Not the case for the rest of the doors

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Time to start flossin' baby

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So the glue on the door is miserable soft foamy stuff, I spent about half an hour peeling chunks off with my fingernails before I had enough. off to the store to buy this bad boy which was the best thing since sliced bread and craft beer.

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Very effective but leaves a pretty nasty mess of wax, foam, and dust behind. Worth every single penny

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Quick wipe down with a microfiber looked great but there was still an imprint of adhesive around the perimeter

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I read about horror stories where guys with brightly colored cars down south (read: sun-baked) had a big shade difference when removing theirs. Mine was a NE car stored in a a garage so it was barely visible, especially on a black car. Anyhow out came the DA

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Pulled it out for a quick wash, looks a ton better

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Unfortunately I think you might have hit the nail on the head. I've now used Goo Gone and Goof Off. Both helped, and got the majority cleaned up.

That portion to the right though is still there. And, like you asked above, it's hard as a rock. I am starting to wonder if it is indeed crazy glue or something of the sort. Agreed that if that's the case then I won't be able to get it off without damaging the paint or clear coat. Actually, if you look really, really close you can see where some spots of this glue have eaten through the clear coat. Not majorly, but a tiny bit.

So the next question is this...now that the majority is cleaned off, and even the "crazy glue" portion is only a little ridge, not something huge, can I put my new emblem on? Or I am just risking the wind taking it off because I wouldn't be able to get a close, good seal on that right side?

Thanks again!

 

If there isn't a massive ridge of dried glue then yes, you can put another one over it. The foam adhesive backing on the emblem should give enough to allow you to fully seat the emblem.

One last tip: clean off the area with some wax/grease remover so the new adhesive has a clean non oily/greasy surface to adhere to.

 

WD-40 will remove glue or you can carefully use lacquer thinner.