Residue from De-Badging - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Redevil1111 · 04-12-2016, 10:44 PM

I recently removed all my emblems from my Camaro and now I have a slight problem.
After I removed all emblems and used go gone to remove as much adhesive as I could, I'm now seeing outlines of the emblems on the paint where they use to be.
I feel like it is just adhesive that I can't get off with what I'm using. So my question to you guys is, what do you think would be best to get rid of this?
If I can manage to get a picture where it shows up, ill post it, but ill have to do that in the morning.

HAMBO · 04-12-2016, 10:54 PM

How old is the car (if not your 2014) and was it stored in the sun for past few years? If so could it be some kind of fade around where the badges used to be?

Have you tried hand applying a paint cleaner like Meguairs Scratch X or a light polish?

Redevil1111 · 04-12-2016, 11:01 PM

The car is 2 years old, my 2014, I just got it a few weeks ago from a dealership that had it sitting for 2 years...good bet it was in the sun for awhile.
I didn't think to try Scratch X, so I'll try that and let you know how it turns out.

Kleen · 04-13-2016, 12:22 AM

A clay bar followed by a cleaner polish should take care of any remaining residue.

Redevil1111 · 04-13-2016, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it!
I used the scratch x and it seemed to take care of the remaining residue.
One day soon though I need to wash/wax and polish my car to get it looking great! =)

HAMBO · 04-13-2016, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Redevil1111

Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it!
I used the scratch x and it seemed to take care of the remaining residue.
One day soon though I need to wash/wax and polish my car to get it looking great! =)

Great! Glad it worked out. Let's see some pics soon!

Gayton81 · 04-13-2016, 06:30 AM

3m adhesive remover does good too without damaging the paint

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Redevil1111 · 04-13-2016, 03:25 PM

Got it all cleaned up and some pics...check it out.
My plan is to put the old Camaro V-Flag in place of where Camaro was spelled out

Adam's Polishes · 04-13-2016, 04:36 PM

I would use Goo Gone or maybe even rubbing alcohol to remove the residue, then I would polish the area then apply wax or sealant.

scandata · 04-13-2016, 04:54 PM

I've only de-badged once, to remove the dealer's logo from the trunk. I was surprised at how quick and easy it was to do. Took about 10 minutes, and half of that was getting the tools together and putting them away afterward.

HAMBO · 04-13-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

I would use Goo Gone or maybe even rubbing alcohol to remove the residue, then I would polish the area then apply wax or sealant.

Seems OP had originally tried goo gone and it didn't finish the job. I had a similar issue as well when I removed my stock badges.

Great advice on the wax/sealant!

nickiscoolerthancool · 04-13-2016, 05:10 PM

I debadged my car after a year and I found that rubbing off the glue from the badges with my thumb came off pretty easy... Other than that, if the sun hit the car in the right spot you could still see the outlines of the badges. A full detail should do the trick!

JerTM · 04-13-2016, 08:41 PM

I used scratch polish and a microfiber cloth with gentle pressure. Changed the junk right off.

69L48Z27 · 04-19-2016, 09:33 PM

Xenit from Stoner works much better than Goo Gone. Never was impressed with Goo Gone.

04-12-2016, 10:44 PM	#1
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Residue from De-Badging I recently removed all my emblems from my Camaro and now I have a slight problem. After I removed all emblems and used go gone to remove as much adhesive as I could, I'm now seeing outlines of the emblems on the paint where they use to be. I feel like it is just adhesive that I can't get off with what I'm using. So my question to you guys is, what do you think would be best to get rid of this? If I can manage to get a picture where it shows up, ill post it, but ill have to do that in the morning.

04-12-2016, 10:54 PM	#2
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	How old is the car (if not your 2014) and was it stored in the sun for past few years? If so could it be some kind of fade around where the badges used to be? Have you tried hand applying a paint cleaner like Meguairs Scratch X or a light polish? __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

04-13-2016, 06:30 AM	#7
Gayton81 Drives: 2012 2SSRS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 171	3m adhesive remover does good too without damaging the paint Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Chevy than in a Ford!

04-13-2016, 03:25 PM	#8
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Got it all cleaned up and some pics...check it out. My plan is to put the old Camaro V-Flag in place of where Camaro was spelled out Attached Images

04-13-2016, 04:54 PM	#10
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	I've only de-badged once, to remove the dealer's logo from the trunk. I was surprised at how quick and easy it was to do. Took about 10 minutes, and half of that was getting the tools together and putting them away afterward. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015) Last edited by scandata; 04-13-2016 at 10:12 PM.

04-12-2016, 11:01 PM	#3
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	The car is 2 years old, my 2014, I just got it a few weeks ago from a dealership that had it sitting for 2 years...good bet it was in the sun for awhile. I didn't think to try Scratch X, so I'll try that and let you know how it turns out.

04-13-2016, 12:22 AM	#4
Kleen Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	A clay bar followed by a cleaner polish should take care of any remaining residue.

04-13-2016, 12:38 AM	#5
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it! I used the scratch x and it seemed to take care of the remaining residue. One day soon though I need to wash/wax and polish my car to get it looking great! =)

04-13-2016, 04:36 PM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	I would use Goo Gone or maybe even rubbing alcohol to remove the residue, then I would polish the area then apply wax or sealant.

04-13-2016, 05:10 PM	#12
nickiscoolerthancool Drives: '14 Camaro SS - Airlift Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 155 View My Garage	I debadged my car after a year and I found that rubbing off the glue from the badges with my thumb came off pretty easy... Other than that, if the sun hit the car in the right spot you could still see the outlines of the badges. A full detail should do the trick! __________________ http://www.instagram.com/shortbuspilot

04-13-2016, 08:41 PM	#13
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,941	I used scratch polish and a microfiber cloth with gentle pressure. Changed the junk right off.

04-19-2016, 09:33 PM	#14
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	Xenit from Stoner works much better than Goo Gone. Never was impressed with Goo Gone.