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WadeWilson · 08-22-2009, 11:30 AM

Hi guys I'm wanting to remove the GM emblems and I wanted your opinions on the best way to do it. I was thinking of using a hairdryer, some goo gone and a plastic spatula but I don't know if this is the best approach. Thanks for any advice on the matter!

Silverado · 08-22-2009, 11:35 AM

Fishing line or dental floss....basically slice the badge off the car, then go back and use an adhesive remover and a rag to remove the left behind adhesive......don't forget to clean the car afterward (at least the spots where you used the adhesive remover)....don't let those chemicals sit on your paint.

King Mouse · 08-22-2009, 11:41 AM

+1

WadeWilson · 08-22-2009, 12:16 PM

Got them off. Tried floss but kept breaking but it did loosen it up enough for me to use a small rubber spatula to ease them the rest of the way off.

tbyrne · 08-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Using a few strands of dental floss works well. I start at the corner and work down while gentally pulling towards me. Heating it up a little helps to.

thenaz · 08-22-2009, 12:45 PM

Hey,

since talking about cleaning up the residue, what is the best wax to use on these new cars. I have been using McQuires Gold on my red 01 vette , but on my 2SS/RS 2010 it is all black with IO stripes with Gnd Effects so the excess that gets in the cracks dries white. Is there anything "new" that is especially good for black cars???

PTPhilip · 08-22-2009, 03:27 PM

Try using a very soft nylon brush to get into the cracks to remove the dried excess wax (a little trick I always used...I put myself through several years of college detailing cars). I have never used a wax (real or synthetic) that didn’t leave some dried up excess in the cracks.

SSOOCH · 08-22-2009, 03:39 PM

Leave them on there or go buy a TOYOTA!! IMO of course.

"prima"Donna · 08-22-2009, 04:48 PM

I like my GM emblems

....I'm a "proud GM consumer"...

My husband also ordered 2 RS badges and put them on each side of the car under the word "Camaro"...looks great to me...they are the exact same size and color as the RS badges on the front and back of my car...

FenwickHockey65 · 08-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

I like my GM emblems

....I'm a "proud GM consumer"...

Although they're shipping without badges now.

If you guys don't want them, I'll take them. PM me.

"prima"Donna · 08-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Although they're shipping without badges now.

If you guys don't want them, I'll take them. PM me.

:( really?...why are they being shipped without them?...are the GM badges only on the RP6 orders?...

FenwickHockey65 · 08-22-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

:( really?...why are they being shipped without them?...are the GM badges only on the RP6 orders?...

No, the GM badges were slapped on cars starting a few years back as a way to try to bring the brands together, something started by Mark LaNeve. Now that they're down to four brands, I guess GM's trying to focus on brands more than the whole company now.

Advertising's probably going to transition to being more brand-focused now as well.

"prima"Donna · 08-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

No, the GM badges were slapped on cars starting a few years back as a way to try to bring the brands together, something started by Mark LaNeve. Now that they're down to four brands, I guess GM's trying to focus on brands more than the whole company now.

Advertising's probably going to transition to being more brand-focused now as well.

Well, we are lucky to have the GM badges, then...

Might be "collector's items" someday...and we will be the fortunate ones to have them on OUR Camaros...

I really can't imagine why anyone wants to take them off, IMHO

...not trying to offend anyone that removes theirs....it's a matter of personal taste, but I am very proud of my GM badges...

FenwickHockey65 · 08-22-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

I really can't imagine why anyone wants to take them off, IMHO

...not trying to offend anyone that removes theirs....it's a matter of personal taste, but I am very proud of my GM badges...

08-22-2009, 11:30 AM	#1
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Best Way To Remove Gm Emblem??? Hi guys I'm wanting to remove the GM emblems and I wanted your opinions on the best way to do it. I was thinking of using a hairdryer, some goo gone and a plastic spatula but I don't know if this is the best approach. Thanks for any advice on the matter!

08-22-2009, 12:45 PM	#6
thenaz Thenaz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS BLK GFX IOI/STRIPE TVS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 64 View My Garage	What's a good wax for black! Hey, since talking about cleaning up the residue, what is the best wax to use on these new cars. I have been using McQuires Gold on my red 01 vette , but on my 2SS/RS 2010 it is all black with IO stripes with Gnd Effects so the excess that gets in the cracks dries white. Is there anything "new" that is especially good for black cars???

08-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#8
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Leave them on there or go buy a TOYOTA!! IMO of course. __________________

08-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#9
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	I like my GM emblems ....I'm a "proud GM consumer"... My husband also ordered 2 RS badges and put them on each side of the car under the word "Camaro"...looks great to me...they are the exact same size and color as the RS badges on the front and back of my car... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

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Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Fishing line or dental floss....basically slice the badge off the car, then go back and use an adhesive remover and a rag to remove the left behind adhesive......don't forget to clean the car afterward (at least the spots where you used the adhesive remover)....don't let those chemicals sit on your paint.

08-22-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
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WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Got them off. Tried floss but kept breaking but it did loosen it up enough for me to use a small rubber spatula to ease them the rest of the way off.

08-22-2009, 12:25 PM	#5
tbyrne Drives: 1993+1998 Z-28s - past cars Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 434	Using a few strands of dental floss works well. I start at the corner and work down while gentally pulling towards me. Heating it up a little helps to.

08-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#7
PTPhilip Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 24 View My Garage	Try using a very soft nylon brush to get into the cracks to remove the dried excess wax (a little trick I always used...I put myself through several years of college detailing cars). I have never used a wax (real or synthetic) that didn’t leave some dried up excess in the cracks.