Which Method Is Best to Debadge and Remove Your Car Emblems?

You want to remove the emblems on your car and completely debadge it - should you use a solvent or friction to remove the adhesive? I’ll try both in this video and give you my opinions and experiences as to which method is better. ↘️↘️Click “SHOW MORE” below to open the full video description! ↙️↙️ 
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[@GanderFlight]

📺📺WATCH THIS to compare cheap VS expensive eraser wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc💰💰

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Magic Eraser has removed paint from other materials (wood, plastic) so it may not be good for automotive clear coats.* Good show.

[@Backyardkamadosmokin]

Nicely done sir. Pro tip for those wanting to do this but don’t want all the adhesive left. Use a heat gun or a dryer to soften the glue up and more times than not the fishing line will actually get behind the glue as well. Quick wipe with goo gone after and u can never tell it was there.

[@GanderFlight]

Fantastic tip - thanks for sharing!

[@michaelsaunders1679]

The fishing line won’t scratch the paint at all? I used something very similar to fishing line in the past and it scratched tf out of the paint lol. Don’t wanna make that mistake again haha

[@monsterdoc]

Fantastic video! I've watched countless videos on this and yours was the best by far! Thank you!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Its_me_CC]

Thank you for taking such thoughtful approaches to these projects! I don't do a lot of this sort of thing but my new car needs some TLC and this helped a lot.

[@GanderFlight]

Make sure to check out this testing of different eraser wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@dereklacey1]

Your video was the best I’ve seen for this project. Thanks.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stridewalker1455]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on this process. Great content!

[@GanderFlight]

Wow, thanks!

[@jameswilson9966]

I just want to say ty. You was very detailed & to the point & helped me feel more comfortable bout the eraser wheel I ordered. Removing badges & side molding on a 06 300c

[@GanderFlight]

Enjoy! Go slow and take your time James.

[@iamoutofideas13]

You saved my ass. I didn't even know the eraser wheels existed until you enlightened me. That is clearly the superior alternative. Thanks, man.

[@GanderFlight]

Its such a cool product- youll find several uses for it after you pick one up.

[@Stevenmartinez082]

Same me too! Lol I was like a what a wheel?? Nice!

[@chipmulligan8963]

Awesome video and very informative 👍 Thank you for taking the time!

[@GanderFlight]

Absolutely Chip! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it.

[@alcalu]

Nicely done, dude. The wheel accessory for your drill is the way to go. Good video, man. Thanks for sharing.

[@GanderFlight]

No problem Allen👍

[@lyleg.9192]

Actually the way to go is to buy a proper polisher buffer variable speed preferred, and get a 2-in wool pad 2 in cutting pad and a cutting foam pad and a polishing foam pad if you cannot afford all of that just get the buffer and a polishing foam pad and at least a 2 inch wool then buy some proper liquid compound polishes and waxes or glazes even a cleaner wax

[@lyleg.9192]

@@GanderFlight because I've commented on the tool you used and I have a set of that and I only use it mainly for polishing sunglass lenses and my reading glasses lenses and other small items and yes even for just the areas of debadging your truck, a buffer would have done a better and faster job and you would have had way more control over what the tool touches and doesn't touch. A nice variable speed polisher buffer , i believe Northern Tool has a pretty decent one ,you can get one from Harbor Freight even but if you can spring it, a Makita/ Milwaukee and so forth Works excellent with typically available replacement parts which will probably be cords and/or you rewiring the cord at some point ...triggers and brushes ...these things can last decades so invest in one before they are not available or the prices go even higher. You can even buy a high quality lightly used one. If it looks even slightly beat up and scratch all over avoid those because there's no way of telling how many hours of use it had- you just know it had many hours . I take care of my equipment and they'll have a lot of hours on them but they won't look all beat up ,so take that as you may. you want to get a 2- wool pad which can be used for the entire range of processes to the paint but a lot of people like to use the foam pad so you can get them in different textures and open cell structures I guess is the best way to describe it but the best way to buy them , just by looking for either a cutting foam pad or a polishing foam pad in that type of wording that way you can get the right one and get 7 in you can even do 8 in if you can find them but you want to make sure that you've got part of the wool by a couple few inches or the foam extending out enough beyond the backing plate that has the arbor in it attached to the buffer ,that you were able to say slide in between the door skin and the side mirror or underneath the headlight assembly and where the bumper cover curve begins and so forth don't ever buy a backing plate that doesn't have Velcro and that extends far out from the center hole and make sure it's flexible without hard plastic or super hard vinyl rubber near its Outer Edge because when you touch parts of the car and it's spinning you will damage part of the car more than you'll damage the backing adapter and you want it to be the other way around

[@destincasimiro6984]

Great video, I will be removing Badges from my motorcycle tank and your process is the best I've seen yet! Thank you...

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it helped!

[@chadbartle7694]

Good stuff. Got the answers I needed

[@GanderFlight]

Glad to hear it Chad!

[@mrsverge]

Thanks for the video! I already have the eraser on its way from Amazon, but this video helped confirm to me that I went the right way. ☺️

[@GanderFlight]

Glad I could help!

[@keithnorris8982]

Thanx for your post... I had no idea how well this worked.

[@GanderFlight]

And here's a comparison of cheap vs expensive eraser wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@keithnorris8982]

@@GanderFlight Thanx. -keith

[@marklopez4354]

Thanks man. this video helped me make some decisions on how to tackle this.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad I could help!

[@threeputt3642]

Very well done video!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you very much!

[@tommywallbanger]

Good tips. I have to remove my auto vent shades before I drop my truck off for a paint job. I will try a lot of these tips.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@lyleg.9192]

On a low setting a heat gun or a hair dryer probably on the high setting and not keeping it the same place you first want to do it for 5 or 10 seconds and then test that spot by lifting it say with a plastic spatula or similar if it doesn't give much then do another 10 seconds and then try again and so forth but heat will probably help you the best there. I'm sure your need is come and gone but for future reference for other items I guess still works

[@melaninpoppin1314]

Thank you so much for this! Very Helpful Sir.

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@williambiggs3064]

3m headlight buffer worked great for me to clean up both my trucks badges and the door strips on my wife’s suburban.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for sharing William!

[@nofx77j3]

Wow. Great vid. Much desired topic

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@711Arigna]

Thanks for great information.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anthonyandkimberleeclement780]

I've been hesitant because I had a tint shop remove some badging while I was getting tint done and they left ghosting in my paint. Watching your video, I realize they probably powered through it and applied too much pressure in one spot. Thanks for the video, I'll doing the same thing with my new vehicle.

[@GanderFlight]

Best of luck!

[@trugani569]

How did you get rid of the ghosting ?

[@lyleg.9192]

What you refer to as ghosting meaning you can still see in the clear a slightly different lighter or darker facade of the original outline is not something so much to do with the shop or the tools used to do badge. What you are experiencing is the UV degradation from being exposed to sunlight and other weather sometimes even temperature differentials which is a natural process and also lets me know that your car was not new or very late model or probably in the southern part of the country

[@user-pz5ju7mw3k]

Not necessarily, I did mine on a 10 year old red truck and left ghosting. All I used was a heat gun, fishing line and goo off. It probably could have come out with a paint correction but I never bothered.

[@markhoward9355]

Thanks. Well done.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for watching!

[@kawaahangar4570]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@GanderFlight]

Hope it was helpful!

[@ivans5245]

Man this is the video I needed but did not know I needed. Thanks.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AndiPannell]

Great video. I was undecided about the wheel. Thought it might damage my paint so went for the goo gone. Tried it and it did nothing. Just ordered a wheel. I should have watched your video first, it would have saved me a couple of hours and some money in my wallet! But again, great video. Thanks

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it helped!

[@kimmadison5504]

Where could I find the wheel

[@abelyerikaguerra1540]

Try home depot?? Or lowes???

[@Horus_Works]

If I can make one extra suggestion to those trying this, use an eraser wheel that's ribbed (has teeth) instead of smooth. That way the risk of burning your paint with the rubber wheel is a lot less as your paint has a chance to breathe as the rubber is pressed against it. Nice video mate! Love your work, you have my sub, sir. Also, if you try this, don't cheap out on the cheapest wheel you can get, because those cheaper ones can be made of super hard rubber, which WILL burn your paint - I'm speaking from experience... you have been warned... but yeah, if you get a good one you will be loving it. I only know because I also recently did this and I tried quite a few of them. Looking forward to more content :)

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm not sure how much heat relief the ribs will give when spinning at drill speeds, and along the lines of buying quality the "name brand" 3M adhesive removal is solid. I think it really boils down to keeping it moving - you can burn through paint with silk if you spin it fast enough for long enough. Thoughts?

[@Horus_Works]

@@GanderFlight sure that's true enough. To try and explain it a little better let me offer this example - it's the same principle as used in buffing pads. You can use smooth faced pads to polish your car, or alternatively there are waffle or diamond faced pads you can use as well. The waffle and diamond buffing pads only exist to help reduce the chances of paint burn during buffing. Their material construction is the same as smooth pads. The principle is the same here - drill speeds being equal, the spinning surface of a ribbed eraser is aerated, and also there is less contact time with the painted surface per revolution, therefore less friction/heat being generated. This is what I found in our tests, and it's part of the reason why we went with this type of eraser wheel. I'm not saying that the smooth wheels aren't adequate in most situations, but a ribbed wheel we found is definitely a safer option on more varieties of painted surfaces, especially in the hands of non-professionals. Hope that makes sense, and please keep the vids coming!

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks the expounding, maybe I’ll have to get one of your wheels and do some comparison testing myself, could be an interesting video!

[@A1doz]

Damn which i saw this earlier, just burned some of the paint on my 2017 Grabber blue stang, trying to take the spoiler adhesive off from the trunk lid.

[@GanderFlight]

@Horus Works I tried the ribbed version you sell and did not have favorable results: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@matthewvanrite9440]

Nice, can't wait to de-badge my Bronco.

[@GanderFlight]

👍🏻

[@vader_1391]

I’ve noticed a quick wet sand on the high edges work extremely well

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@goody3663]

It's been awhile since I did mine, but I used WD40 and it worked way better than the goo gone seemed to.

[@GanderFlight]

Interesting! I’ll keep that in mind for some other debadging projects I plan to do.

[@jeffcmo1957]

I have found rubbing alcohol works like a champ on type of sticky adhesive .

[@WardoUSA]

WD is legit

[@dallasgodfrey3470]

I use gasoline

[@zomitkv5782]

@@dallasgodfrey3470 same but carefully

[@mrmcd1111]

Good video thanks

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome

[@jackzar3098]

Thank you very much

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@dano4572]

very good! thanx

[@GanderFlight]

You are welcome!

[@mikeyjimenez4874]

Thanks for this video. I’m am planning on debadging my silverado and was debating which method to use. Pinstripe eraser and fishing line it is.

[@GanderFlight]

You'll like this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiircsi=HL_nnzo476wLTFi8

[@ClockworkNinja24]

hey, I have that same shirt! good video

[@GanderFlight]

Good taste!

[@azizkampret6751]

I've spent 20 dollars to clean the glue marks on my car but the results are not satisfactory, after I found out this tool I immediately bought it and can't wait to use it , thank you

[@GanderFlight]

Here is some testing of different wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Man you're bold with the goo gone on that new truck! I was scared doing it on my '92 Ford, haha. Good vid.

[@GanderFlight]

Hahaha - I knew it wasnt strong enough to mess with the clear coat 😃

[@kole6146]

You can also use 3m adhesive remover to go along with the wheel eraser. Just wouldn't let it set like you did with the goo gone.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@jamescjhealy]

Lol id have wanted to pull that hemi badge off too. JK great video thanks for taking the time.

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome smarty pants!

[@Mark-OutWest]

Damn could Dodge have put any more badges in such a small area? Great video! You are the master at this. I would never let paper towels touch my paint job though. Micro fiber only. I would use a heat gun or hair dryer first to soften up the adhesive that way emblems aren't potentially breaking and scratching into the surface uncontrolled as you pry them loose.

[@YTInnovativeSolution]

Those blue towels are not the paper towels most people are familiar with. They are designed for many purposes and one of the best things about them is they are 'lint free'. As for the badging by Dodge, all I can say is... RAM!!!!!!! A HUGE ASS RAM AND THE WORD RAM IN THE LARGEST FONT KNOWN TO MAN . I'm so happy to see this guy remove that garbage from a nice truck.

[@GanderFlight]

Yeah I don't like all the branding either. Unfortunately - they're now molding them into the body panels.... ugh

[@flowerchild777]

@@GanderFlight wow🙁

[@ProxJayy]

Thank you dude I didn’t know what to use to get the gunk off I got goo gone but it just goes back to normal within time and it is to slippery to rip off when it’s fresh on

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you found some value in it!

[@AntiMaxer]

acetone works great wont hurt the paint and gets the stubborn edge off no problem

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mattwright7689]

This was a huge help. Thank you.

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@al1starlavender514]

I found that the strings on disposable masks gets the emblem off very well also

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@r34drew]

I would use a heat gun for badges next time for the main removal and then goo gone for the adhesive

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the input! Why heat gun over fishing line?

[@mondo9.2.5]

heat gun and fishing line and then goo gone

[@RR-bd4jp]

This was my plan as well :) a wheel seems extreme my badge is way smaller anyhow.

[@sunshinecycling]

Man, that would make nervous using such an abrasive technique on the clear coat. When you know how paint correction and polishing works, using a mechanical abrasion like an eraser wheel seems like it would tear through layers of the clear coat. I think using the technique shown on Ammo NYC and WhiteDetails (both professional detailers) channels would be my preference. Heat gun, fishing line, heat gun, fingers or plastic blade, automotive tar/goo solvent, rag or plastic blade, clean, polish.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for sharing! I've watched some of Ammo NYC's videos before and will have to check out WhiteDetails. Risk reward equation - eraser wheel is not THE tool - but A tool thats available out there to accomplish the job.

[@cm30256]

I grabbed my badges with pliers and pulled them off. Then used eraser wheel to remove the glue. Then cleaned the residue with gas.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for sharing that sequence Chris! Any scratches from the pliers?

[@biggerfishTX]

Excellent video. Good to know goo gone won’t ruin the finish. My new minivan has a vinyl dealer sticker on the back I need to remove. How would you reattach the emblems if you wanted to? Also Also I’d love to use your leftover HEMI emblems on my caravan to make it more badass -

[@GanderFlight]

It would be very difficulty to reattach the emblems after being removed as the adhesives are cut to fit the letters exactly. You'd be much better off ordering replacements.

[@pinkelnnn]

Very interesting was wish this video to see how to get rid of the adhesive after debadging my accord with dental floss, I guess I have to get that type of an eraser seems like nothing will get the damn adhesive off the car

[@GanderFlight]

Folks have had decent luck with WD40 or if washed off right after, gasoline on the adhesives - obviously follow all appropriate safety and ventilation practices.

[@tinkthemadscientist2642]

What works real good for getting the residue off once you have the badge off is WD-40

[@GanderFlight]

Do you let it sit or does it work pretty quick?

[@tinkthemadscientist2642]

@@GanderFlight I sprayed some WD-40 on an old cotton wash cloth and a little on the residue and with very little elbow grease wiped it and the residue from the double sided tape come right off

[@BannAD-]

what’s up man, the video definitely helped! I used goo gone and a heat gun, left the outline of my logo. where can i buy the magic eraser?

[@GanderFlight]

Walmart, Target, or most grocery stores should carry them. Did you buff it out?

[@lyleg.9192]

The outline could be minimized by using some 1,000 to 1500 Grit wet dry Automotive sandpaper or skip that step and go to the next one of using liquid compound heavy or medium,liquid polish or clearcoat comp, then wax or cleaner wax

[@lyleg.9192]

I forgot to mention the outline is not caused by any of the tools used to remove the badge is because by the badge blocking the degradation of the original clear and base coat thereby creating a subtle color and contrast difference and it gets worse the more the vehicles in the Sun

[@JohnDrach]

Use braided fishing line. Wont break and if you get a higher test its corse and bulletproof

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the suggestion John!

[@Corey497]

It amazes me how many people don't know how to use that eraser wheel

[@GanderFlight]

???

[@BaxterVon]

Great Video. Mahalo

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you.

[@gogreen1963]

If you're debadging a Dodge Ram 4x4 you definitely have fishing line. Great video.

[@GanderFlight]

Very true!

[@Mauzy0x00]

I used heat gun and fishing wire. Then pressure washed on widest setting. Scratched some off gently with my finger nail. Then finally some goo gone

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@oricau436]

You could use WD40 with the fishing line it also removes alot of glues even removes Krazy glue from none porous

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the tip!

[@christopherbanks8320]

I used wd-40 worked awesome

[@GanderFlight]

How long did you have to let it sit/soak for?

[@bruceforsman4812]

apply heat first heat gun or hair dryer, the solvents in goo gone evaporate don't soak in. wipe a little dap wipe a little dab.roll up adheasive BEFORE the solvants evaporate.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@sonnyblack946]

How about if you spray goo gone on the adhesive AND use the eraser wheel as well...will it be even faster to remove?

[@GanderFlight]

No because the eraser wheel works using friction - the goo gone would act like a lubricant and you'd therefore just end up with a mess.

[@sonnyblack946]

@@GanderFlight gotcha👍🏻

[@cwdl2004]

What do u think bout using paint thinner .. i saw a guy use it w.o a wheel & done with in a minute or so ..

[@GanderFlight]

Haven't tried it so I can't comment on it. I'd imagine paint thinner isn't the best thing for your clear coat - however if you don't let it sit for long maybe it would work? Honestly don't know.

[@moretacticalthanyou7514]

Great video 👍👍 definitely shouldn’t have bought that goo gone yesterday should have went with The pin stripe eraser smh

[@GanderFlight]

Return it!

[@TheManKnownAsJR]

It's not made for industrial grade adhesive. Guy's an moron. I've got tons of the stuff around and use it lots... it works, just not on everything.

[@djsthemetereman]

The Goo gone worked great but it took longer & on one set of letters that was removed the paint looked like it has crinkles & I don't know how to get rid of it

[@GanderFlight]

That would be my hesitation to leave any solution on there for a long period of time is that eventually it may dissolve past the adhesive and into the clear coat.

[@djsthemetereman]

@@GanderFlight Yeah absolutely wouldn't want that to happen, but everything turned out great and it looks much better without all those badges on it

[@YTnMe]

I used both and im left with crusty super dry residue… sadly nothings working 😑 any advice would be great

[@GanderFlight]

A residue just where the badge was, or everywhere? Did you clean and buff the area after using the eraser?

[@krytiqll]

If I used the eraser wheel, is that all I'd need to get the sticky adhesive off? Or is there anything I should get along with it? I know the scratch kit is recommended but, anything else? where could I find these? Any local shops?

[@GanderFlight]

You may want some adhesive remover - goo gone or goof off or rubbing alcohol to clean it off at the end. I'm not sure where you'd be able to pick them up locally - auto body supply store probably - I ordered mine through amazon - there is a link in the description if you're interested.

[@rickknowles833]

I have a new C8 Corvette and would like to remove the badging from the back. My concern is that some of the badging overlaps the striping on the car and am not sure the striping will hold up to removing the adhesive. I think it is ok where the badging is adhered to the paint but not sure where it is adhered to the stripes. Any thoughts?

[@GanderFlight]

These eraser wheels are also used for removing pinstripes - so yes, I think it would also start to remove the badging. UNLESS its painted striping that is under the clearcoat. I'd gently run my fingers over it -- if you can close your eyes and feel the strips, this will start to remove it. If you can't tell where the stripes are then they are probably under the clearcoat.

[@lyleg.9192]

What you going to want to do is taking use a string strong enough to pass through between the badging and the car body then take a heat gun or hair dryer and start off with a little bit of heat and build up a little bit longer time or a little bit closer to the adhesive but test every few seconds and use plastic razor blades or you can even take those cheap flexible 3M Bondo spreaders and a pack of those cheap flexible but not so flexible but still harder plastic spatulas/ putty knives and just focus on the parts adjacent to the stripes and then that'll give you a little more experience by the time you get to the part covering the stripes and just gently go over it you may even want to use a scratch free kitchen pad to pull down on some of the adhesive and have a place for it to grab and sink into and that should leave your Pinstripes intact you can wrap it up by rubbing it with a little bit of WD-40 or you can use fingernail polish remover a touch of carburetor cleaner but use that lightly and sparingly and follow that up if you use something strong with just some Degreaser or other cleaner like this soap to remove any residue

[@spelterworkstiger]

If you heat them up Gradually they should come off without leaving a mark. I took lead weights of wheels just with heat and a little petrol.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@eternxl7080]

i’ve been trying to de badge my g35 coupe and i still have these like little holograms that you can see when the light hits it. any ideas?

[@GanderFlight]

A really good buff job.

[@fr33zy72]

Just did my G37 coupe today too

[@hconnell4177]

great video thank you

[@GanderFlight]

Very welcome

[@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 and done! No heat, no tools, no harsh chemicals, no damage, and no dollars spent! BOOM!

[@GanderFlight]

Hey hey that'll do! I'm glad it was so easy for you - I wonder if because of that Nissan should look into a better adhesive 😆

[@RequiemJr]

Worked like a charm. Ty buddy. ✌️

[@bigalforsyth]

my eraser wheel removed the foam residue from the emblem, but then left a goo of its own that i had to chemically remove w/ adhesive remover anyway. It's like the eraser wheel melted onto the paint.

[@GanderFlight]

I had similar results with "inexpensive" erasers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@mathewrehklau6889]

No body damage from using the polishing like erase right?

[@GanderFlight]

Nope - just keep it moving so you don't get one spot too hot.

[@DSToNe19and83]

“Work smart, not hard” 🍻

[@GanderFlight]

👍🏻

[@toddguden2816]

How do you find if your letters have alignment pins

[@gentlemanbearpig203]

Was wondering the same. I have a Tundra.

[@GanderFlight]

Best thing is to jump into a Facebook group about your vehicle, snap a photo of the badge and ask others. Other than that, search online as if you were going to replace broken badges - the photos of the backside should be clear enough to tell if its adhesive only. 😀

[@semantixsigns6657]

heat gun mate. 10 mins usually taking the glue off as well! Bingo!

[@GanderFlight]

Heat gun is definitely another option, thanks!

[@nemesis8140]

How much is that eraser wheel? I wanna get the trim off my 06 charger

[@GanderFlight]

Here is some additional testing with three different price points: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@IkeEjinduakaEXC644]

May I suggest a hot new product in TakeOff Adhesive Remover? I can send you some samples for your demonstrations

[@GanderFlight]

And how is this product different than Goo Gone or Goof Off Ike?

[@IkeEjinduakaEXC644]

@@GanderFlight Easy to use (pouched wipe/drip/spray), non toxic, does not leave a residue like Goo Gone

[@ATR.records]

My logo has like a scrach arojnd it after I took it off how can I fix that? Like u can see the outline of the old emblem after I took it off and cleaned it

[@GanderFlight]

Try some polishing compound

[@PapiVelz]

What’s your best solution for removing super glue/gorilla from car. Used it to put a lip kit on the car 😅

[@GanderFlight]

ooof - no clue. I might put a little gasoline on a rag and see if that takes it off. Then clean the area with soap and water to remove any gasoline residue

[@oboys1502]

where can I get the eraser wheel? it does not mess up clear coat?

[@GanderFlight]

Amazon. Here is additional testing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@jayb779]

What kinda running boards do you have on that truck

[@GanderFlight]

As far as I'm aware they are stock Ram ones that came on the 2500.

[@turbosupra2jzdragracingtob249]

Wish you used the “pro” version of Goo Gone.

[@GanderFlight]

Didn't even know there was a "pro" I'll have to check it out, thanks!

[@zee9er]

Yellow mark was left on my white truck. Could possibly be from the emblems being on for 8 years? or from this eraser?

[@GanderFlight]

Is the yellow only in the shape of the emblem removed? Did you clean and buff the area well after removal?

[@zee9er]

@@GanderFlight Do you have an Instagram where I can send you the photo?

[@GanderFlight]

www.Instagram.com/ganderflight

[@GanderFlight]

@@zee9er @ganderflight on instagram

[@larrytouchet4547]

All you need is pro strength graffiti removal by goof off it’s the best no heat gun needed after just clean with wd 40

[@GanderFlight]

I'll have to give that a try next time.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I’ve tried goo gone, acetone, gasoline, diesel, alcohol and nothing worked on two sided tape adhesive. The 3m wheel had no problem removing it but be careful of burning your finish. I had a few burn marks after using on my white fiberglass boat.

[@GanderFlight]

Interesting - I TRIED to burn through the clear in this video and couldn't manage it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc&lc=Ugzrsy1r_mNmeb7ClC14AaABAg

[@tmac909]

I tried to use the eraser and for whatever reasons it hasn’t been able to get off all the adhesive the manufacturer used any advice?

[@GanderFlight]

Have you tried a small amount of Goo Gone/Goof Off, WD40, or Gasoline to help remove the last bit of adhesive?

[@tmac909]

I’ll try to WD-40. I tried goo gone and you can still see a small amount of the glue.

[@davepsanchez]

If your vehicle is from Phoenix, AZ like my 2015 f250. Then goo gone won't do diddly. Even with a plastic scraper. 3m eraser wheel did remove 90%, but some of the adhesive is soooo baked on its going to take 3000 grit, cutting compound, and polish compound on a buffing machine to completely remove it. FYI i was removing a vinyl pin strip not badges!

[@GanderFlight]

That sounds like a task! Itll be worth it though - I really dislike pinstripes on modern cars.

[@mb-hm4cv]

Have you ever tried to move badges. I live in the same area and need to remove the hemi badge so I can get my fender flares on.

[@ichheibeangel]

What RPM did you use on the eraser wheel?

[@GanderFlight]

More info on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@Pure-Crystal-Fire]

Gotta be SUPER CAREFUL - with eraser wheels so they dont go through the clearcoat thats for sure !

[@GanderFlight]

I've actually found that NOT to be an issue through some additional testing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@NotJustBBQLLC]

Did the magic eraser end up leaving scratches?

[@GanderFlight]

No, but any abrasive will eventually if used long enough and with enough pressure. Just tested out two different erasers on the channel from cheap to most expensive- check it out!

[@paulmcintosh3307]

If you don’t have the removal wheel what else can you use

[@GanderFlight]

Ive never removed a badge without it. Could try a heat gun- just be careful and go slow.

[@alcalu]

Buy one - they're $10.

[@AtomicTrent]

Heat gun and fishing line is the way.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@raiderlarry3255]

Should use fishing line and heat gun

[@GanderFlight]

Yupp!

[@calebproductions5970]

Thumbs up

[@GanderFlight]

👍🏻

[@johnnyb6008]

So should I save my $30 and not buy a heat gun? Because you made it look easy with just fishing line and an eraser wheel

[@GanderFlight]

I'd set the vehicle in the sun for a few hours and then try the fishing line or floss and skip the heat gun if this is the only project you're intending to use it on.

[@Bb09135]

Wouldn’t that wheel damage the paint

[@GanderFlight]

Nope - thats what its made for.

[@jesusquinonez6855]

Where u buy the eraser

[@GanderFlight]

Amazon is where I got mine - there are links to them in the video description

[@flyinbrian3585]

What speed were you running on that drill

[@GanderFlight]

Whatever the low speed is on my drill. Can check out more info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrCY3ePd9yiirc

[@flyinbrian3585]

@@GanderFlight I used it got great results without ruining my paint. Very surprised, butttttttt the outlines are still there and I need heaaaalp. What are you using for the last bit of adhesive ?!

[@GanderFlight]

@@flyinbrian3585 try WD40, maybe a bit of gasoline, rubbing compound, light magic eraser - anything with a solvent make sure to wash it with auto soap and water afterwards

[@davidedwards2773]

I’ve used Meguires for everything 😎

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@mgate01]

I just got a 20 series white STi. I would never run some wheel on my car like that. I wouldn't do that to a 92 Honda Accord.

[@GanderFlight]

Cool 😎 Don’t 😀