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Debadging

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  • 14-08-2006 4:47pm
    #1
    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭


    I was just washing my car today and I noticed that some asshole has gone to the trouble of debadging it for me.

    Don't know when it happened but I'm not too pushed. Although this is the second time the car has been vandalised.

    Anyway, they seem to have left glue on the paintwork. Should I use rubbing compound to take this off or is there a better way?

    It's a 02 Passat and it was the "Passat" badge that they took. The rest is fine.

    http://spraoi.ie/CAR/again


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    #2
    prospect
    Registered Users Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭prospect


    Put a hairdryer to it and rub it into a ball with your finger, then pick it off. A good wash & wax afterwards and BINGO....


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    gstonesmx5
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    mets, white spirits, bug and tar remover, nailvarnish remover, lynx deoderant not antipersperant and a wash and wax after the operation for good luck.


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    Had a go with the nail varnish remover / surgical spirits, no joy.

    Looks like it may actually be paint scraped off. There is damage on the top of the VW logo that looks like someone was using a knife or screw driver.

    I will not be impressed if that is the case. Just had the car resprayed after being vandalised, cost €1000 that time.

    Is the rubbing compound a bad idea? Just in case it is stubborn glue.


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    Max_Damage
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    Paint thinners usually works. I've used it before to get stubborn stains of the paint work.

    How long ago did you get the car resprayed? If it's any more than about 6 months, paint thinners will be safe to use, otherwise avoid as it can lightly dissolve some fresh paint.


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