[jpsum]

So my car had this huge dealership emblem on the trunk just to the left of the license plate. I finally had the chance to remove it this weekend with dental floss. The emblem is larger than a quarter coin and now there is a huge spot of sticky residue which I can't wash away.

I can think of GooGone but have never use it before. Do you guys have any other recommendation?

Thanks.

[328i]

Goo-gone, wd-40, 3m Adhesive remover should all do the trick. Make sure to not apply too much pressure to prevent marring the paint and rewax the area as all those solvents will remove any wax or sealant you may have.

[jpsum]

Originally Posted by 328i

Goo-gone, wd-40, 3m Adhesive remover should all do the trick. Make sure to not apply too much pressure to prevent marring the paint and rewax the area as all those solvents will remove any wax or sealant you may have.

Thanks for the tips. WD-40. Interesting.

[exclusivo]

i just debadged my car today, i used some degreaser spray i found in my garade. i dont know if its recommended but it worked, and it looks great. i guess any degreaser would work

[BK]

Originally Posted by jpsum

Thanks for the tips. WD-40. Interesting.

Goes without saying, but put the stuff on a soft cloth to apply it. Don't spray it directly on your car.

[jopa489]

And make sure you re-apply some sealant/wax on the area after everything is gone. Most of these products will strip the protection off paint.

[jpsum]

Thx guys.

[Yvette]

used googone, worked wonder...

[Matsepe]

My 2006 BMW 320i is now out of motorplan with 109 000 Kilometers.the last service was 99 000 kilos and now the remaining kilos for next service is 3200.yesterday it failed to start.I ran its check system, it noted OK(the oil level ok,spug plucks ok e.t.c.I open the oil lid and I discovered a that the oil very dirty and sticky, i used my finger to test it. Now my question is should I do engine flush?

[Chris J]

I would use more of automotive based adhesive remover. Goo gone will work but is a little harsh. Every detailing manufacturer makes a adhesive remover which the normally call solvent or new car solvent. The cheapest way for you to do this may be to just stop by your local detail shop and ask them to remove the glue. If you came to my shop Id do it for free, then talk you into a detail. lol

[Mookie469]

I have used nail polish remover in the past and works like a champ. When u complete removing the glue or the sticky stuff make sure u seal and wax the area like mentioned above.

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by Mookie469

I have used nail polish remover in the past and works like a champ. When u complete removing the glue or the sticky stuff make sure u seal and wax the area like mentioned above.

Bad idea. Nail polish is paint. Nail polish remover is paint remover. Unless you are extremely careful there is a good chance of doing lots of damage.

There are much better and safer products out there - like 3M Adhesive Remover or goo gone that are less likely to damage paint.

[tofu-]

goo gone is magical

[328i]

Originally Posted by cb1111

Bad idea. Nail polish is paint. Nail polish remover is paint remover. Unless you are extremely careful there is a good chance of doing lots of damage.

There are much better and safer products out there - like 3M Adhesive Remover or goo gone that are less likely to damage paint.

I agree, most nail polishes are simply acetone, which I would not recommend using on paint.

[TOGWT]

Originally Posted by cb1111

Bad idea. Nail polish is paint. Nail polish remover is paint remover. Unless you are extremely careful there is a good chance of doing lots of damage.

There are much better and safer products out there - like 3M Adhesive Remover or goo gone that are less likely to damage paint.

+1 3M Adhesive ( or its technical name 'sticky stuff' ) Remover is a safe solvent

[MuttGrunt]

Originally Posted by cb1111

Bad idea. Nail polish is paint. Nail polish remover is paint remover. Unless you are extremely careful there is a good chance of doing lots of damage.
There are much better and safer products out there - like 3M Adhesive Remover or goo gone that are less likely to damage paint.

Originally Posted by 328i

I agree, most nail polishes are simply acetone, which I would not recommend using on paint.

Nail polishes are usually lacquer paint. Nail polish remover is acetone most likely - a lighter solvent than lacquer thinner. Both would be safe to use. Different solvents are just stronger or weaker than others. This is the same thing that 3M Adhesive remover is, acetone, ketone, lacquer thinner, etc etc.


Your car's paint won't be affected by these as it is chemically cured and will not be affected by these solvents. This can't be said if you have an old-school or cheap paint job that is lacquer: lacquer never cures, it only dries. Hence why you can use lacquer thinner to remove this type of paint.


In short, 3M Adhesive remover (which I'd recommend for this job) is just a slightly weaker solvent than acetone AKA nail polish remover. Both should work fine. The only issue is to make sure to keep it away from rubber or plastic trim.