How To Remove Car Emblems (Debadging) WITHOUT DAMAGING THE PAINT!

Learn how to remove the manufacturer's emblem or logo from a truck or vehicle quickly and easily. Removing the adhesive glue left on the paint is not an easy task. This video teaches you how to debadge your car, step by step, without a heat gun and without any damage to your vehicle!

[@andresnider4926]

Taking the SE badge off my car. Why Hyundai thinks I want everyone to know I bought the base trim is beyond me.

[@MrILLUMINATING]

Ooo, I thought it meant "Special Edition". Maybe special in its own way??

[@supdookayyy8108]

Lmao

[@curtiselsey7307]

Same reason I’m taking the SXT off my charger lmao

[@Riiley2k]

@@curtiselsey7307 sxts are easy to identify without badges tho 😂

[@paulgraham8191]

Because Hyundai wants to shame you into spending more money on a higher spec model - dead right to debadge it - I debadge my AMG Mercedes and it’s top spec but nobody’s business but mine

[@marcofalancia9553]

There is another way to remove the glue residue that works for me. Warm up the glue with heat gun then use some real sticky tape like Gorilla tape and apply it over the glue then pull off the tape. The residue will separate into the tape and with a few reapplications works quite well.

[@teamirving.11]

This video was flawless in term of getting to the point just as flawless as Troy's technique!! Thank you my good sir

[@OxCart78]

Need to remove the dealers emblem after I bought a car from them. Had no idea and then came across this. Worked flawlessly. Saved me so much time and headache. Thank you!

[@blackstorm86]

Great video. I've been using this same method for years. It's especially helpful if you also want to preserve the emblems (they can be expensive to replace or impossible to find). One difference: I use the eraser on a random orbital. It works great and doesn't leave as many swirl marks. It also takes decals off with almost no effort.

[@moy3436]

I use W-40 to remove adhesive works great !

[@olddiver]

Great video and spot on. I have done this many times over the years and rather than using the power tool eraser on the residual glue… I apply a liberal amount of “ Glue Begone”…. let it sit for about 5 minutes and wipe the residue off. It does not harm the paint at all and after washing/drying the area, I apply a wax and good to go. My two cents.

[@chipcook6646]

WD40 works also

[@therealgentlemensclub]

This helped me debadge my 2016 X5. It worked out perfectly - thank you for the concise video!!!

[@MrAlexParks]

Great explanation and great video!! Short and simple like it should be. Thank you for sharing, Troy!

[@automotivetechnologybysinc1947]

You're welcome!

[@Chuk13838]

Quick and easy. Thanks for getting right down to it!

[@HR-wd6cw]

One important thing (other than not using knives) is to make sure when using the heat gun, don't hold it over the paint too long. I think when I was removing the small emblem the dealer put on my car, I only held the heat gun there for about 2 seconds, then pulled, and repeated a few times. And I think for most, you only need a heat gun that gets up to 300-400 degrees for removing emblems. Decals may need higher heat. In my case I didn't even have to use dental floss but rather tweezers gripping the emblem from both sides was enough to wiggle it off (didn't even touch the paint). Of course larger emblems may benefit from dental floss if you can't grip them with something.

[@owengrant9206]

Thanks heaps for the video. Wanted to get rid of the ‘turbo’ off my FG falcon. It has no turbo in it. I wanna be honest with people.

[@luke-ew8qd]

LMAO

[@jay_c7]

This is a pretty good vehicle. I like the way this guy appears to genuinely care about his quality of work and taking care of the paint. My only problem with this video is that he could've mentioned how some Goo Gone would've probably been a less invasive approach that would've worked too.

[@PhelpsTalks]

googone generally isn’t good for this type of adhesive. It just makes it messy and spreads the adhesive to places you don’t want it to be and makes cleanup really difficult

[@automotivetechnologybysinc1947]

That's a good point. Thanks for your comment!

[@misterphuzz]

Just wanted to say I removed my EcoBoost badge a couple days ago, and Goo gone was pretty much useless for this application. I tried it and since I didn't have any research wheel, I pretty much just use the thumb method. Which really sucks!

[@mega_game_play]

I’ve done the goo gone method. It leaves that oily residue that needs to be thoroughly washed off. This guy’s method looks better to me. That eraser wheel looks like a good idea.

[@genesis3790]

@@PhelpsTalksno it doesn’t. Not to me

[@dantrachtenberg7864]

With these great instructions, I got professional results. Thanks.

[@PRESSURE_PIMPIN_O]

STORY TIME: So, I was all set to go buy some fishing line, a heat gun, and an adhesive eraser wheel, but when I pulled up to Home Depot I realized I’d left my card at home. I was gonna go back but when I got home I decided to wash the car b/c we just had our last rain for a few days. When I was drying it I decided to try to just pull the letters off b/c it’s 75° and humid outside. The first letter came off fine, but I didn’t want to keep using my fingers, so I decided to give this thin paracord I used for making a bracelet. It worked like a charm on the “Altima” letters, “Nissan” decal, and the “SL” letters so easily. B/c I didn’t heat anything up I was able to peel most of the adhesive off with my fingers. For the left over I grabbed a microfiber towel and poured a quarter-size amount of extra virgin olive oil on it. Yes, olive oil 😂 I rubbed off all of the sticky part left over and most of the dirty and grime from being the letters and decal came off quite easily. I took another microfiber towel and dropped a quarter-size amount of Dawn dish detergent on it (b/c that duck commercial compelled me) and made little circles until it was completely clean. I rinsed it w/ some water, gave the trunk another wash and dry, and done! No heat, no tools, no harsh chemicals, no damage, and no dollars spent! BOOM!

[@twentytwentybykenya]

Thank you, I will be doing this lol

[@PRESSURE_PIMPIN_O]

@@twentytwentybykenya How did it turn out?

[@twentytwentybykenya]

@@PRESSURE_PIMPIN_O I got it off! just need to buff a little because of the shadow

[@PRESSURE_PIMPIN_O]

@@twentytwentybykenya I used a clay bar

[@twentytwentybykenya]

@@PRESSURE_PIMPIN_O oohhh good idea!

[@DjEM411]

BEST VIDEO!! STRAIGHT TO THE POINT!! THANK YOU SIR!!!!

[@johnle5949]

Thanks for the floss idea... just bought a brand new car yesterday and was planning on using a heat gun & fishing line to remove the lettering, will definitely use floss instead 👍

[@seanbrown2024]

Fishing line will work just fine as well. Plus it’s stronger

[@mjnc3672]

I bought a 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Sport, all black, new from the dealer in December 2001. First thing when I got it home I removed all of the vinyl badges from the sides and tailgate. With a hair dryer it took me less than 30 minutes. Likely this easy because they were on the truck only a few weeks. Once they get baked on by the sun it's quite a bit more work, and more likely to show as the surrounding finish would have faded some. By the way, I still have with only 62k on it. Turned out to have been a good buy.

[@sagaciousblankity8821]

That's my favorite vehicle. An 02 Dodge Dakota. Cheers!

[@pennsylvaniapatriot22]

Did this exact process for my 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. Worked perfectly.

[@cyberblly1578]

that’s the exact car i’m trying to do this to that’s mad funny this is top comment 😂

[@maxwellhall6606]

We still know it’s an ES

[@osmanibrahim7979]

@gunit 010 rUN

[@zachsaul148]

😛 we all know why you’re debadging 🤣

[@pjmcd0176]

I have an 08 and I'm doing it today. I love the look of a clean trunk. I'm basically giving it the HP of the Evo with the off-road capability of the ralliart.

[@MrTex172]

Great video, direct and perfectly done!

[@bobbieprice1351]

I did this and it worked!!!!,😃 turned my 1988 pinto into a 1971 HEMI💥 Cuda convertible

[@PNW_Bison]

Great instructions, thanks,

[@briannahennessey4812]

Thanks for this!! Replacing mine today. Also I thought for sure my phone was playing the floozies but it was your video lol! Good taste

[@fsquared64]

Great instructional video, thank you. And it's using things that I already have in my garage!

[@JimmyB463DP]

You just happen to have an “eraser wheel” lying around? Never heard of one until today!

[@chefboyards4721]

@@JimmyB463DP lol right

[@automotivetechnologybysinc1947]

That's what we like to hear!

[@fsquared64]

@@JimmyB463DP Not just one, but two. I got them to take striping off a Sportsmobile I bought.

[@flowerchild777]

@@fsquared64 How much money are they? Is that the real name? "Eraser wheel"

[@emeraldroyals2591]

Straight to the point, thank you

[@mr.bigglesworth1970]

Great video the only part he left out was the warning with the heat gun. a lot of people who have never used one are about to have melted Trunks and bumpers. those things go 0 to 100 in a second. be careful kids you will incinerate your paint if you dont 😆

[@williambyast7791]

Only problem buying All those polishing product's!!!$$$$

[@shanemiller4108]

I'll be doing this tonight thank u vary much for the upload

[@Deerector]

Awesome vid. Ty. Gonna do this to my excursion and then put a lot up one to it!

[@ws7002]

Great Job....Helped me out on my 2023 Ford Explorer

[@ThankfulBen]

Great video! My body shop put a 17 inch Sierra badge instead of the 10 inch badge that goes on the lower right corner of the Denali tailgate. Unbelievable that they didn't realize the difference!

[@TheDusty7878]

Thanks for the info Chip Jr.

[@SHORTSNOOZE]

Young Chip

[@Bako751]

Thank you! I have to get rid of my first car so I wanted to take the badge off for memories

[@MastersInMassage]

Great info & demo -- thanks so much!

[@jonkirkwood469]

I parked my truck in the sun and debadged the sunny side. The metal heated nicely and I didn't have to worry about blistering the paint with a heat gun. Turned the truck around and did the other side. I used Goof-Off on the shaded side to remove the adhesive.

[@That_Brett_Guy]

I did exactly as he did on this video. Bought the eraser for about $7 on Amazon. Everything went perfectly. Btw, I used a hair dryer. Thanks for the vid!

[@heywheresperry3385]

Thank you so much! This worked well for me.

[@richardjeun]

3M company makes adhesive remover out of a spray can that works well with removing sticky residue. Lighter fluid can be used with a rag in a pinch. Great video!

[@chipcook6646]

WD 40

[@lukeekry]

Great instructions, thanks. Do you observe the toning of paint difference under the badges and outside? Or is the color 100% accurate everywhere? Thanks.

[@sludderludder]

I watched a lot of tip videos before i startet debadging my car, but then i remembered an old army trick. We used shaving foam to remove face painting and that works great✊🏻 i shoaked the tape in shaving foam and let it stay for 3-5 min. Tape went of like a charm👍🏻 almost no glue on the car. Hot tip🦾

[@gav6808]

I would be careful using shaving cream.I know someone who did a smiley face on someones rear hatch and it ate the paint and left a smiley mark.

[@tonytv9610]

The girl using her blow dryer is what made me subscribe....that was funny!! Great Video!

[@MrAlexParks]

Thank you!!

[@tiagarcia9218]

I was wondering if you could use Turtle Wax Adhesive Label Remover then go by the instructions. It works great on the regular auto label. It was a very simple method that was easy and didn’t take long to do it.

[@The1Karking]

Hell yes! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Sberla996]

Worked, thanks!

[@kbenti]

Great Breakdown

[@ashleykarin2666]

Great video!! Thank you

[@automotivetechnologybysinc1947]

You're welcome!

[@thegatekeeper715]

I have found that simple WD40 removes double sided tape sticky residue really easily. Simply spray and after a few seconds wipe with a piece of kitchen paper or soft cloth.

[@HotBoiMack]

Thanks

[@enriquecortes9171]

Thanks

[@theplantpotman]

Aye ive used wd40 for yearsss to remove the remaing pad left behind i use a micro fibre cloth or a 100%cotton cloth with wd40 leave it for a couple mins then remove with another cloth, and use some extra resin polish to finish simples

[@nextlayersecurity]

the info and overall video are awesome. thanks. the last step you say "apply cleaner wax" but grab and apply the bottle of "fine cut cleaner". was this a visual typo or are both the Meguiars products super similar?

[@kheir03]

I used floss and it worked well. I replaced my factory letters with bling letters. Don't forget to use paint tape! 😉💎

[@winzerwithaz]

This is a very good and easy to follow video….. but I’m still unsure whether the whole goal is to damage the paint or not. Maybe clarification is required.! 🤔

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Great video!

[@danieljames1921]

Thank you for the video.

[@a.c9329]

Thank you for the information.

[@logangrilliotvlogs3538]

Hopefully I’ll be at Sinclair next year in the automotive program in the fall!!!!

[@grizzle273463]

Thanks heaps for the info. Thumbs up

[@karmicselling4252]

Here is Australia the use of the heat gun / hair dryer is optional if you do it in summer. Just leave the car out in the sun for about 20 mins and the bodywork will be hot enough to use the dental floss method. Once the metal bits have been removed, a bit of 100% Isopropyl alcohol on a rag will remove the adhesive residue. Alternatively, a dab of eucalyptus oil works a treat with stubborn residure but test it on a concealed area first. Then wash the remover away with water asap. And clean and polish area according to need after that.

[@brodyhartley1462]

Hahhahha was just thinking to myself do I even need a heat gun

[@heidiheilemann5325]

WORKED thanks!!!!!!! BRAND new car my dealership put a METAL badge on my car w/ their dealership name etc.. NOOO they didn't ask.. sorry but that's no bueno. I heated it up for 2 min like U described; used dental floss (which broke) so I grabbed a 4 inch long piece of weedeater string. I held the hair dryer w/ my chin while moving the weedeater string along; boom OFF! Remained: some BLACK./ TAR like sticky substance. To remove: I used spray wax, and microfiber towel; still some did not come off; so I used a tiny bead of rubbing compound. Boom off.. Then I waxed the small area w/ ceramic spray wax. PERFECT. that was only being on there for 4 days!!! I couldn't imagine a long term grip! esp with the Texas heat. Luckly I removed it w/ in a few days of ownership! ZERO damage... thanks for the tip. Hopefully my tips help others too.

[@Flip_B]

Ok, here’s an idea I would really like you to do because I’m in this situation. My vehicle has accent paint sprayed on the original paint job. What’s the best way to remove the spray paint accents they did? It’s chipping off too.

[@hayleebaird-lira5558]

Thank you for this video!! The dealership put one of these on my brand new car with their name on it! Ugh.

[@charizmatt7363]

Oh heck no I’ve never seen that. That’s be gone in a minute!

[@deanschubring17]

I would make them take it off. It's not part of the car you bought.

[@MrILLUMINATING]

fishing string works good too

[@coreyr6094]

I used my pubic hair. Works great

[@Elkslaya1]

I removed my badges with 12# test fishing line. I just let the sun on it the other day in March. Then I rubbed the adhesive off with my thumb and removed excess with “Bug and Tar” remover with a micro fiber cloth. Bug Be Gone will work too

[@kirbywaite1586]

Firestarter liquid made for barbecue briquettes takes off adhevise but will not attack the paint. Safer than buffing it off and faster.

[@TraumaER]

My emblems got removed when I had my car repainted. The shop ordered me new emblems but I won’t be putting them back on. 😊

[@mikmik9034]

From my days working at a dealership store, Badges are glued on these days. Use a "Hair dryer" to heat the glue and they peel off.

[@johnbaldock6353]

I'm too lazy so i'll keep them on!😳

[@nofx77j3]

Awesome! Thanks dude

[@brummiepcgamer568]

the tooth floss did a great job removeing the badge i used warm soap water in a spray bottle to remove the sticky crap.allso i did not us a heat gun it came of easy just with the floss

[@chimphead73]

i will turn my accord into a honda camry.

[@rchydrozz751]

The safest way is to let it sit facing the hot sun, preferably in the summertime. To heat up the emblem and adhesive. A heat gun will burn the paint.

[@rickknowles833]

I have a new C8 Corvette and want to remove the rear "CORVETTE" badging. The badging is attached to the paint in some places but attached over the center stripes in others. Do you think the stripes will withstand the eraser or any other type of adhesive removal technique? I am concerned I will damage the stripes that were factory applied.

[@rize91]

I like this guy

[@dagorilla5177]

Dope ! Thanks 🙏🏾 😊

[@stephencannon3140]

What about decals? Dealer decals? I forgot to remove before it got cold down in TX. Should I wait until February/March when it warms up again or try to have a local body shop handle it?

[@christiebell128]

Can you do this on an old classic horn button? I want to get it rechromed but the plastic button wouldn’t hold up in process. I’d like to remove without destroying.

[@wizzdumb_610]

I've been wanting to do this with my Honda Element. Wondering if an actual eraser would be easier, since it's much less bulky & it has to be in constant motion anyway when you use the tool. I suppose we will have to put it to the test.

[@PRLcafe]

Excellent

[@niconunez62]

Flooziiieeees 🤘🏽 she was a booger bear!!

[@MgOrt231]

A really simple way that worked for me is I used a fishing line and the writing came off really easily. Then rubbed the adhesive off after letting wd-40 sit on it for a few minutes. Took me maybe 5 mins of rubbing and then bam looked brand new.

[@redpineapple9908]

Something like Goo Gone works well and won't hurt the paint

[@zachthomas8973]

I would think WD-40 or GooGone would damage the paint ?

[@heishephaestion4178]

​@zachthomas8973 why would you think that?

[@philipneri9482]

Very cool!

[@erikrenner]

Fishing line works good too.

[@jasonhutchinson8060]

I have the X5M competition and want to remove all model/name badges from both interior and exterior. How do you do about removing the X5M Competition badge from a carbon interior center console - without losing the finish on the carbon trim that lies underneath? I would like to remove the badge and keep the nice, consistent finish of that glossy carbon trim. Thanks, J.

[@Waima81]

Another way to get rid of the adhesive is Tea Tree Oil or Eucalyptus Oil. Apply it to a clean microfibre cloth and wipe the adhesive off, it’s also effective for getting road tar off and excellent for cleaning headlights

[@RodneyODell]

Excellent tip! The Tea Tree Oil took the adhesive right off!

[@kwazimoto]

Huh. Now I'm curious if I could use that to remove the "burn out" debris from my GT's previous owner.

[@David28311]

Damn I used tea tree on my hair didn’t know it worked on adhesive too😂

[@andreaw7787]

!!!! Thanks for the alternative, I’m scared to use the drill piece. I have eucalyptus oil too. Gonna try this today.

[@TheSnatchbuckler]

Tea tree oil is also excellent if you've got a dog that chews on furniture and the like.

[@guttagutta420]

My car is relatively new (it’s a 22 which means it was probably made toward the middle to end of 21) and is mostly garage kept so hopefully it won’t be hard to remove. The decal I want to remove is just a little 1 x 1 square and I plan on using fishing line and then goo gone and then I’ll buff it. Car is black so there’s guaranteed to be scratches that’s why I’ll buff. Wish me luck.

[@kennethjoubert8036]

Please tell people at the end of your fine video to check your letters and emblems with your fingernails or plastic knife they may easily fall off like all of mine did, glue came off with light roll of my thumb great video

[@Foersom_]

Great video with practical info. Sinclair College is that a vocational school?

[@marketbuy]

I own a 2023 Nissan Ariya. I want to black out my Ariya emblem. Should I spray primer on it first before I spray paint it black? Once done, how will I reapply the emblem? Use cement glue over the existing double sided tape?

[@keepondoubletruckin8466]

Thank You

[@andrewvernon4664]

What if it's on a fiberglass front bumper, and not on metal? I just got a used 2007 Pontiac G6 hard-top convertible that's in like new condition, and although the silver background part of the emblem on the front bumper/grille is still there, the red sort of "filling" in the center of the Pontiac emblem is missing. I have a new emblem ready to be placed, but I need to get what remains of the old emblem off and I'm afraid of melting the fiberglass (or plastic) whatever the material is for a non-metal front bumper if I heat it up. I also don't want to scratch or damage the paint. I really, really like this car, it's only got 28,000 miles on it and it's like new, except for this annoying missing center part of the Pontiac emblem on the front. Could I use the same technique as here on a fiberglass/plastic bumper, or would that potentially ruin the front bumper and/or the paint on the front bumper? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@DougBrownDesign]

Great explanation! I want to remove the badges, paint them black, and then reapply them to my 2008 Toyota 4Runner. What's the best double-sided tape or adhesive to use so the emblems don't fall off? Thanks!!!

[@theplantpotman]

Depends where your located, but here in the uk i use the number plate pads (thin type) or i use the interior mirror green pads which do stick!!

[@MrBobsson98]

You can just buy black overlays for them. Seen em on ebay

[@TheFlyingZulu]

One of my letters fell off my car the other day and I use super glue to put it back on... that might have been a mistake... lol

[@rogueisded]

Gonna try use this to remove the toyota logo badge from my MR2 Spyder so I can replace it with a spider badge I bought. Thanks!

[@Xeggr]

I found windex gets rid of excess adhesive pretty well

[@joephon3359]

Can you use the eraser wheel on black cars? Will it leave swirl marks?

[@dorothybrown8859]

Thanks for the validation, I was actually thinking of using dental floss!

[@Rokkman3]

This is great. I’m going to try and remove my silverado emblems

[@Sheenoobie]

Trying to remove my 99 badges lol

[@AVG336]

Yep. Removing my 02 silverado badges lol

[@diamonddeuce2288]

Wow and to think I almost wasted money on a plastic razor to pry them off. Will Goo Gone work for the adhesive removal?

[@jakelikeslowcars]

Getting the "2nd subaru" badge and sti badge off my brz :)

[@rjhornsby]

Assuming we follow the same technique for removing the remaining adhesive, what’s the best way to first remove the dumb vinyl stickers put on by the dealer, obviously without damaging the paint? Heat and a plastic spudger maybe?

[@Srt597]

So, don’t damage the paint is what your saying? Haha Great video

[@rftrusse84]

Would a plastic razor blade work to remove the leftover glue?

[@L1VE3V1L]

Heat gun seems a little extreme? Especially that close. I’d probably recommend the hair dryer.

[@Robert-dn4nl]

What is the best way to take dealer decals off of my car?