frankinvette

I just removed all the emblems on my 15 using hair dryer, fishing line. Seems removing that last bit of glue takes numerous applications of goo gone and using my fingernail which I'm afraid might be scratching the paint. Even letting the googone set for minute or two doesnt seem to cut that last bit of glue. Since I'm not going to replace anything but the two chevrons I'm a little concerned with scratching the uncovered area. Did anyone else find this glue to be this stubborn?

LT4CMG

My car was brand new and it was still a pain. Use your thumb after you soak the residue with googone, to get as much of the residue off with your thumb as you can, then use a fine cut glaze to get the rest. I used a wheel at 1300 rpm then a hand glaze. (Note: please be careful using a wheel if you haven't before. You will regret the results when the sun hits it. Use a high quality product applied by hand if you have no high speed polishing experience).

GTFD2

Try rubbing alcohol

ExRedRacer

I soaked part of a rag in Goo-Gone and rubbed and rubbed until it all came off. I'd also put my fingernail right under the part of the rag that had the Goo-Gone on it and rubbed the stubborn portions of the sticky stuff off.

Be patient.

tcinla

3M adhesive remover works easily.

dndrsn

I removed the fish and the corvette in the rear.

My thumbs are sore.

snork

WD40 works well without harming the finish

frankinvette

Thanks for the replys I was beginning to think that there was something wrong with me or the car. I did have a slight concern that sitting in the sun on the car lot (purchased used) may have had an effect. thanks again

kaplana08

3M Automotive adhesive remover takes it off 1 2 3

owc6

I used Acetone.

I've used it on cars for over 20 years, and never once has it hurt factory or body shop paint. It will, however take off all touch-up paint.

brettmess24

The key is a good soaking of the left over tape no matter what you use. Then test your patience but don't get too aggressive!

Also don't forget to follow up with wax, sealant ceramic etc

LT4CMG

Good God, you are brave. Do you polish it afterwards? If not, I imagine the spot looks "cloudy" in the sun?

owc6

I know, it does sound scary, doesn't it?

No polishing needed (depending on age of paint). All that is needed is a Palmolive wash ( I've never used Dawn). Perhaps claying.

After badge removal, you are ready for whatever sealing/waxing procedure you prefer, unless you are putting something else in that spot. If so, then re-badge, and seal /wax after the emblem has had a chance to sit for a day or so.

lagunabluez51

Why would anyone want to remove the emblems from the car? The C7 is absolutely gorgeous exactly as it was built. Removing the emblems does nothing to improve the look of the car. JMO!

Hawkbarr

To switch from chrome to black emblems or vice versa. I just did this today, switching from chrome to black emblems on the Z. Looks awesome, but as was mentioned earlier, it took some buffing to get all the adhesive residue off and looking bright again. (Fingernail scratches DO buff out by the way&#128512

ExRedRacer

Well...

I took off the Corvette lettering from the rear, looked at it for a couple of weeks, and decided to put 'me back on. Of course I had to buy a new set and that I did. However, those little guitars on the side had to go. And they are still off. Some of us prefer the cleaner look of the fenders without the little silver Stingray emblems.

I did order a new set just in case I ever decide I wanted them on again, though.

dndrsn

...but I like the Corvette off the back too, keeps 'em guessing.

Goof Off works better than Goo Gone.

mdiiulio

Check out these. The "blades" are 100% plastic. Hard enough to scrape off the gunk, soft enough that they'll deflect and deform before your paint.

histoy

As noted above, I use the heat gun (or hair drier) method, followed by 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner #08987. Then I use a cleaner/wax combo to remove any left over residue. I've used this method for years.

Foosh

Plastic trim removal tools work wonders. When I changed emblems from chrome to carbon flash, these cheap tools did the job without leaving behind much glue residue at all. You just use these to pry around the edges, loosening them all the way around, and most of the glue comes off with the badges.

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