How to debadge?

[Deleted member 56597]

Hey everyone,

Im looking at debadging the 'sportrider' decal from that back of my ibiza and wanted to know what the best way to go about doing it is so it doesnt look a mess afterwards?

Cheers in advance.

 

[killieboy123]

The actual sticker bit? Just peel it off. Maybe a bit of hot water and tar remover if there's any left on.
I debadged the I B I Z A lettering but left the sportrider bit on.

 

[Deleted member 56597]

Yeah, the cheap looking sticker bit.

Think im going to leave the ibiza lettering on, might have a go on photoshop to see what it would look like without because i cant decide whether i like it on or not.

Cheers mate.

 

[iJason111]

Hey guys, I've got a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE 1.6 and was wondering how I would remove the 'SEAT' and 'Cordoba' from the boot.. I'm going to get a badgeless grill for the front.. And then also maybe if possible remove the SEAT Badge from the boot too? Any ideas on how I would do: 1-The Lettering, 2-The Rear Badge?

Thanks.

 

[GlanzaV]

Hairdryer, Dental floss, and petrol to clean off the residue. (Old school!)

 

[Whitechapel]

pur hotwater over the badges to loosen glue then peel off with dental floss/credit card then to get rid of excess glue i used whitespirit but watch out for the paintwork!

 

[iJason111]

Good stuff guys, cheers!

 

[iJason111]

All done, just gotta get some white spirit on there after I pick my Dad up from breaking down! Hahaa

 

[krussel]

White spirits ok but ive found petrol works better. Just dont smoke when your doing it

 

[iJason111]

Hahaa, I don't smoke, so I'm all good Got a petrol syphon too, so it's all good, will do it tomorrow when it's light

 

[krussel]

Yeah dont try it in the dark and cold. Ive found you have to rub quite hard with white spirit which cant be any good for paint fade, petrol just turns the glue into a jelly like state which rubs of easy. Best of luck

 

[garethpitt18]

i cant decide wether i want to do this or not.. The back would look cleaner but then it looks to bear!

Argghh i cant decide!

 

[iJason111]

Well, when I've done my 15 posts, I will post some before and afters!

 

[stezo2k]

White spirits ok but ive found petrol works better. Just dont smoke when your doing it

White spirit? Jesus, surely that can't be good for paintwork

 

[Wash It!]

White spirit? Jesus, surely that can't be good for paintwork

As long as you wash it off straight away it's okay.
Specified car cleaning products are always the best to use of course, but if used properly it does a good job

 

[FR_MATT]

I had no trouble getting any residue that was left off with a bit of tar remover and my thumb

 

[Deleted member 56597]

Sticky Stuff Remover

I used this product and it did the job fine without risking any paint work damage,

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_250793_langId_-1_categoryId_165651

Ive got some before and after photos on my readers ride you could look at, might help you make a decision. I only took the sportrider decal off though, im leaving the IBIZA lettering on.

 

[stezo2k]

As long as you wash it off straight away it's okay.
Specified car cleaning products are always the best to use of course, but if used properly it does a good job

Ah fair enough

Personally i'd use something less abrasive like farcela or brasso, it would take a lot to damage the paint with those. Brasso works surprisingly well for removing the adhesive left on the car

 

[iJason111]

Fair enough, where can I pick up Brasso from? Halfords? Thanks.

 

[krussel]

Brasso can be good for removing light scratches but remember its a metal cutting compound so needs to be used with caution or you cut back too much paint.

Better to melt the glue with lighter fuel and wipe of straight away followed by a good wash with warm water and washing up liq, leather off and polish