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Old 07-28-2007, 04:16 PM
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Hi there,
I ordered some new overlays for my SSEi.
I will need to re-paint the edges of the emblems, 14 years hasn't been kind to them. :(
I am planning on removing the emblems, spray painting them gold, then applying the overlay.

What is the best way to remove without cracking them? I gently pulled on the drivers side one, and it cracked the "*"
After I am finished having my way with them, likely some adhesive remover on the door to get rid of the excess adhesive??

Is the 3-M Body double sided tape the best product to re-apply?

Thanks in advance,
Adam
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just some dental floss and worked it behind the emblem. Try spraying some goo gone behind it too. That should do the trick.
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Originally Posted by leftd90
just some dental floss and worked it behind the emblem. Try spraying some goo gone behind it too. That should do the trick.
What he said...use the Glide brand...it is stronger..unwaxed
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Dental floss?
I never would have thought of that!

You guys are the greatest.

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What do you do to get the adhesive off the emblem itself??

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I use go gone and then clay bar.

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