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beebumble · 09-15-2013, 03:12 PM

So went ahead and started the badge delete and ran into some trouble I was not expecting.

After removing the badges and cleaning the black goo I found that I could clearly see where all of the badges were on the driver’s side, the passenger side came out perfect and the little SS on the back was flawless also, smooth as a babies butt.

Hand rubbed with wax with no improvement... looking close it appeared the paint was literally rippled where the badges were and I could see perfect outlines of the letters in the paint with absolutely no residue remaining from the glue.

Broke out the buffer and tried to hit it with polish… no improvement. Switched to some compound and was able to reduce the effect significantly… Stopped working it for now and waxed it back up.

Just was not expecting this at all, anyone else run into this and have a good solution other than my approach?

Glen e · 09-15-2013, 03:17 PM

patience...the sun will level it out in a few months...

CamaroJoe96 · 09-15-2013, 08:00 PM

myold88 · 09-15-2013, 08:18 PM

Sounds to me that one fender was repainted at some point without removing the emblems first.
just a guess.

LuSe4 · 09-15-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Sounds to me that one fender was repainted at some point without removing the emblems first.
just a guess.

X2!

Moriartii · 09-16-2013, 08:19 AM

I did a badge delete as well. Once I removed the badges I used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive residue with a Magic Eraser. This left small scratches so I used Adams Fine machine polish on a MF then some Americana paste wax.

Looks good.
Cheers
K

Normagene · 09-16-2013, 08:33 AM

Wow, I've never heard of anyone having this problem. Glad you were able to correct most of it. I did mine using a hairdryer and slowly lifting the edge while keeping hot air on it as I slowly pulled on the emblems/letters. I could see the adhesive pull right off the car and stick only on the back of the emblems. No residue or glue left on the car whatsoever. I would never use fishing line or something like that where all the glue remains on the car. Then you have to clean it off, reseal/glaze and wax. Yours may of had some sort of paint/repaint issue. I was at the dealership last week checking out the new cars on the lot and I couldn't believe how many of them had small dings on the doors/sides. That's a lot of touch up work they had to do. Post a pic!

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beebumble · 09-16-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

Sounds to me that one fender was repainted at some point without removing the emblems first.
just a guess.

Thought of that - While that is possible I do not think this was the case as I cannot see someone masking off the letters so well that I could not find any paint on the emblems or edges of the glue.

Not a paint expert but I have seen crappy paint jobs before.

beebumble · 09-16-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJoe96

Took pics before I buffed it out... no point in posting them as the outlines/ripples do not really show up in the pic. Should have taken some more at different angles.

beebumble · 09-16-2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

patience...the sun will level it out in a few months...

Really?? or are you just messing with me?

Ject · 09-16-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beebumble

Really?? or are you just messing with me?

I don't think he is messing with you, Usually you notice this due to the area around badged being faded and the area under the badge (once removed) is like the day it was painted... the sun will help fade the paint/clearcoat... might help hide it.. might not.

Not sure if this is what you are describing or not but.. it's a shot in the dark.

beebumble · 09-16-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

I don't think he is messing with you, Usually you notice this due to the area around badged being faded and the area under the badge (once removed) is like the day it was painted... the sun will help fade the paint/clearcoat... might help hide it.. might not.

Not sure if this is what you are describing or not but.. it's a shot in the dark.

Nope, there were clear ripples in the paint making the outlines, not a color change... and just on that one side. Still has just a little bit remaining after buffing. Just did not want to buff it out too much.

rozay · 09-16-2013, 09:15 AM

Gotta polish it out

09-15-2013, 03:12 PM	#1
beebumble Be humble or buzz off Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 RY Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 157 View My Garage	Badge Delete Gave Me Trouble So went ahead and started the badge delete and ran into some trouble I was not expecting. After removing the badges and cleaning the black goo I found that I could clearly see where all of the badges were on the driver’s side, the passenger side came out perfect and the little SS on the back was flawless also, smooth as a babies butt. Hand rubbed with wax with no improvement... looking close it appeared the paint was literally rippled where the badges were and I could see perfect outlines of the letters in the paint with absolutely no residue remaining from the glue. Broke out the buffer and tried to hit it with polish… no improvement. Switched to some compound and was able to reduce the effect significantly… Stopped working it for now and waxed it back up. Just was not expecting this at all, anyone else run into this and have a good solution other than my approach? __________________

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myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Sounds to me that one fender was repainted at some point without removing the emblems first. just a guess. __________________

09-16-2013, 09:15 AM	#13
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09-16-2013, 08:19 AM	#6
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I did a badge delete as well. Once I removed the badges I used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive residue with a Magic Eraser. This left small scratches so I used Adams Fine machine polish on a MF then some Americana paste wax. Looks good. Cheers K

09-16-2013, 08:33 AM	#7
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Wow, I've never heard of anyone having this problem. Glad you were able to correct most of it. I did mine using a hairdryer and slowly lifting the edge while keeping hot air on it as I slowly pulled on the emblems/letters. I could see the adhesive pull right off the car and stick only on the back of the emblems. No residue or glue left on the car whatsoever. I would never use fishing line or something like that where all the glue remains on the car. Then you have to clean it off, reseal/glaze and wax. Yours may of had some sort of paint/repaint issue. I was at the dealership last week checking out the new cars on the lot and I couldn't believe how many of them had small dings on the doors/sides. That's a lot of touch up work they had to do. Post a pic! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - now Free