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Debadging a new Tundra, need advise and encouragement

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by BravoDeltaRomeo, Sep 23, 2019.

  1. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

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    We debated on blackout emblems, debadging, leaving plasti-chrome or plastidip black and have decided on Debadging.

    Tools I plan on using:
    • Blow dryer on low
    • Fishing line
    • AutoMotive GooGone
    • Soft Rag/T-Shirt
    • Thumb
    My wife game me the go ahead to start with the SR5 which see says is ugly. If successful, I'm sure I'll get the A-Okay to do the Tundra, iForce and 4x4.

    I know to heat up minimal, keep fishing line against badge backing away from paint, GooGone for residue and then some soap and water to remove the GooGone film. I won't apply too much pressure at any point and will use swirl motions instead of scrubbing back and forth. I have removed dealer badges and stickers on card without issue, bit I'm far from a car/truck expert.

    I plan on going slow, not using any power tools or wheels. It's only 2 weeks old so I'm hoping I don't have to wax the area I get them off sooner rather than later.

    Any other tips or suggestions?

    2019 Cavalry Blue, if it matters. We photoshopped a few pics and like the clean look

    ***** Photoshopped images ****"
    IMG_20190923_190035.jpg IMG_20190923_190025.jpg IMG_20190923_190048.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    You can also use WD40 instead of goo gone. I've used it several times with good success in removing the left behind adhesive. I've never used the blow dryer, but in AZ it's usually hot enough.

    Sounds like you have the right approach. Post up some pics when done!
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    I did mine in the afternoon in mid July after letting it bake in the sun all day.

    Waxed dental floss, only a few passes per piece but zero marks.

    Some goo gone and a small hit with a rubber wheel all good.
     
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    I have a Cavalry Blue as well. I didn't need a heat gun but I live in Texas and did it on a hot day. If you use a heat gun I'd just keep it moving.
    • Heat up the badge
    • Get your string moving under the badge in a sawing motion (back and forth). I used some work gloves because my hands started to hurt a bit toward the end from the string but of course that's optional.
    • The gray sticky stuff I just used my thumb and some patience to rub off. Be careful as you might get a blister
    • Once it was done I just sprayed it down with some car wax product I had laying around and you can't even tell they were on there to begin with
    It's not difficult. Just take your time and go slow and you'll be done in no time. I think my whole truck took like 30 or 40 min to complete.

    Good Luck!
     
  5. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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  6. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    Awesome guys, thanks so much.

    I'll see if I can do it without heating up at all, as I would prefer to not even use a heat source.

    Pics will follow when I get to it. Might not be for a few days but I'll be sure to post up my progress and/or any struggles....which I'm hoping I don't have.

    Next pics should have my side step bars on too. They finally came in today.
     
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    I didn't use a dryer. I did use a little too much elbow grease getting the adhesive off. Nothing that my da couldn't fix. I tried both goo gone and wd - about the same.
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    Nice looking Truck.
    1E2EAB7E-0E8B-4848-A3D6-E3184F747205.jpg
     
  10. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    I did mine on a hot summers days. Left the truck baking in the sun and then came in with a bondo spreader (those soft rubbery ones). Badges came off really easily and since I used the bondo spreader it picked up most of the glue. I then wiped off any remaining residue with goof off and an old t shirt.
     
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    Truck looks so bitchin.
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2019 at 3:22 AM
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    Rubbing alcohol works good getting some the goo
     
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    which camper shell do you run? great looking truck!
     
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    I saw the ATC but wasn't sure if you were an Air Traffic Controller.. so I just had to ask just in case :rofl:
     
  15. Sep 24, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    I did mine a few weeks back and like others mentioned if it's hot outside no additional heat is needed. Used fishing line and Goo Gone on the first couple emblems and decided to purchase the 3M eraser wheel. It was worth the $30 bucks IMO. It removed the adhesive completely and quickly, applied some wax really quick and done.

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    Thanks, I know some like the badges but I think they look so much better on my workbench :thumbsup:
     
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    You're plan sounds good. One detail, I started with 20# test. It broke too much so I went to 80. Gloves were mentioned and are a good idea. I have a scar from an actual fishing incident to prove it. I also used 91% isopropyl alcohol since I had it and didn't have to buy something else, worked fine. Do it!
     
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    Got the SR5 badges off today. Small heat up with hair dryer as it's cold here, came off with minimal residue left.

    Some GooGone, some polish, looks good.

    There is some an ever so slight visual ghosring if you look at it from an upward angle and the light hits it in a certain direction. Nothing I am worries about as I assume it will go away on its own.

    Unless anyone has any tips to get the last bit of ghosting off (more Goo, more polish or something else), I'm calling it a success.

    IMG_20190928_160337.jpg IMG_20190928_161642.jpg
     
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    Took another look at one side where I gave an extra polish when we were done and it's completely gone

    I'll touch up the other side, present it to my wife (and older son) and hopefully get the green light to move forward with the other badges.

    Much cleaner look.

    *** 4x4 is coming off next :thumbsup: ***
     
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    I used a lot of isopropyl alcohol for getting my badges off. Wanted to replace the chrome badges with black ones.
     
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    Whose truck is it? Is your wife and son making the payments? If not, go nuts with the debadging.
     
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    Ha....joint everything for us. It was a struggle to get her to come around to a full sized truck. Not to mention I don't want to piss her off the day before our anniversary. Plus, she makes more than me....so if anything, it's more hers than mine. :rolleyes:

    Once we get a new second vehicle, probably a Rav4 in a couple years, the flood gates will open
     
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    Looks nice. I freaking love that color.
     
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    Hah good point. Sounds like you got a sugar momma! Keep her happy.:thumbsup:
     
  29. Oct 6, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Getting rid of all those plastic chrome emblems was one of the First items on the agenda when I picked up my new to me 09 CM. Gonna have to do some extra buff and polish to remove all the evidence but looks So Much Cleaner!!
     
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    I'm still waiting for the green light to remove the Tundra and iForce from my wife.

    The 4x4 came off nicely though, looks awesome with fewer badges
     
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