Debadging

Written by Rob Saturday, 02 May 2009 17:00

One of the first things done was debadging. What is debadging? It’s taking off all the factory applied emblems. I usually debadge my vehicles, although I haven’t done the Envoy (yet). I like it because it’s a clean look.

Debadging is a pretty simple process. Wait for a nice warm day. Get a blowdrier and warm up the emblem or logo. You might be able to just pull it off once it’s warm and you can feel the adhesive is pliable.

However, I recommend getting a container of dental floss for the smaller letters on the hatch. Dental floss is soft on the paint and cheap. It won’t cause damage to the finish. Take the floss and work it behind the emblem. You might have to keep warming up the emblem with the blowdrier, but thats ok. The softer it all is, the better.

Once you “saw” through it with the dental floss and it pops off, get some Goo Gone and start rubbing. It will take a while, but it’s the best solution to getting the adhesive off the paint. Don’t use any paint thinner, gasoline or laquer thinner. Those are too hot and will remove clearcoat. Goo Gone is safe for your finish.

Finish off the job with some soap and water. Follow by wax and polish.

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