Removing Emblems

[bmwzoom]

So I am getting ready to remove my Mazda6 and V6 emblem (including the dealership's logo). I have been doing a little research and it looks like a hair dryer (high heat) with either floss or credit cards wrapped in thin cloth will do the trick. Anything I should know about making sure I don't bubble or scratch the paint??

[SpeedRacer]

Easy, fishing string with 15lb or higher strength and just saw the e mblem off don't really need a hair dryer or anything but you can use one if you want. I've done countless cars now this way. very easy if you want me to do it I can.

[bmwzoom]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Speed Racer @ Jun 1 2008, 01:55 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=49649]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Easy, fishing string with 15lb or higher strength and just saw the e mblem off don't really need a hair dryer or anything but you can use one if you want. I've done countless cars now this way. very easy if you want me to do it I can.[/b]

Will you be at the Hamburger Stand tonight? If you can do it then, that would be awesome.

[SpeedRacer]

Yep I'll do it I don't have any fishing string though lee has mine send lightnin mcqueen a PM about it and see if he's coming tonight. If not walmart ahs it in their camping area just go get the cheapest 15lb strenght string u can find

[GR-8]

Agree with ^^^ Just leave your baby out in the sun for a few hours and it should be alright to use the Fishing string that way you don't ahve to worry about bubbling the paint.

[bmwzoom]

Sounds like a plan! Thanks! Let me know if I should stop at Walmart to pick some up, if Lee doesn't come.

[tbot]

I would say from my experience having to remove decals and what not at my old job, keep the heat even and don't let it get too hot. Altho then again we were using an industry heat gun vs. a hair dryer so you might not have that problem. Also, I think a credit card would be fine even with out a cloth wrapping. I would say whatever you end up using, find an area that isn't noticeable with paint on it (i know on trucks that i worked on i would always go for the inner wheel well) and try to scratch the paint. If it doesn't scratch, ur money to use that on the badges.

Again, this is just from my experience and what I would do if I was doing it.

Now aren't the emblems actually pinned on? i.e. not with adhesive?

[SpeedRacer]

Some are pinned some aren't... I dunno about hte Mazda 6's though.

Mazdaspeed 3's only thing pinned is the M on te back

[tbot]

ok sounds like in the time it took to write that up everyone else figured it out, made plans, invited the parents and in-laws, stuffed the turkey, made the pies, and drank some beer....wtf am i talking about?

[SpeedRacer]

BMWZoom check the http://www.mazda6club.com and see if there are any pins on the badges for your car besides the M badge.

[rush24]

I checked yesterday....only the MAZDA badge has pins....the others are adhesive....

[SpeedRacer]

NICE! Goodjob rush I'll let you know i'd say just incase BMW go pick some up cuz lee prob is workin tonight.

[LM]

Oh fine.....I'll be there tonight with some fishing wire...

[bmwzoom]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lightnin McQueen @ Jun 1 2008, 02:28 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=49665]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Oh fine.....I'll be there tonight with some fishing wire...[/b]

Ahh.. thank you! ^_^

[goldrocket]

Go to any automotive paint supply store and get a can of 3M General Trim adhesive Remover. It's in a red and white can, should cost no more than $15. It will remove all traces of adhesive without damaging paint. I use it all the time.