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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Before I break ou the razor blade, does anyone know of an easier safer way to do this. What do I use to get the adhesive off?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Are the emblems still on? If so let it sit out in the sun for a while and let it get real hot, then just pry them off and most of the adhesive will come off.

If you have some residue left behind, use some Goo Gone, or any kind of adhesive remover, spray it on and let it sit. Should wipe right off without the use of the razor blade.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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i took mine off with a fishing string and some 3m adhesive cleaner took about ten minutes for each
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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the best thing to get the glue off is magic eraser wheel. Any auto body supply/ paint store should have them. Get the one withe arbor already in it for like 12 bucks. Fits in your drill and start taking off the glue. You don't have to worry about your paint if you use a drill cause the rpms are low. Works perfect.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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fishing line will be safer than a having a razorblade that close to your paint, and leaving it in the sun (or heating it with a hair dryer) will make it easier also. For the glue removal, wax and elbow grease might even do the trick, if not then one of the products mentioned in the previous posts.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by murdered_outgmc
the best thing to get the glue off is magic eraser wheel. Any auto body supply/ paint store should have them. Get the one withe arbor already in it for like 12 bucks. Fits in your drill and start taking off the glue. You don't have to worry about your paint if you use a drill cause the rpms are low. Works perfect.

I would agree this is how I did mine works great!
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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I have done about 10 trucks with the eraser wheel and its a life saver or thumbsaver but whatever!
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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thanks guys just finished, took the fishing line approach, used some pre-cleaner wax to get the glue off. Had a bad expierience w/ eraser wheel on one of my old vehicles.
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