Removing 5.0 emblems?

Question

One of the emblembs was "missing" from my '88 5.0 when I got it. There is no apparent paint damage but there is some hard black residue probably from the adhesive from the emblem.

I would prefer to just remove that residue and and also remove the emblem from the other side and have none. Any ideas what the best paint friendly thing to use to remove the black residue?

And also, whats the best way to remove the emblem that is still on the car?

Worst case some paint comes off and I just put the 5.0 back on and have 5.0 emblems.

Thanks,

--C

Michael Johnson, PE · Accepted Answer

Take a hairdryer and use it to heat up the emblem to make the adhesive more pliable.  Then take a length of dental floss, or fine wire, and using a sawing motion use it to slice through the adhesive.  It takes a little time but it will work.  You might need to reheat the emblem a few time during the process.  Then use an adhesive cleaner to remove what remains on the paint.Camer

Cameron · Answer

Something like goo-gone is safe for painted surfaces?

KJ.Kate · Answer

I always use good old fashioned Lighter Fluid. Even paint thinner aka mineral spirits will work DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER but lighter fluid dissolves it nicely with absolutely no harm to surrounding surfaces. Use a paper towel or a good terry cloth rag to rub it as it softens.

KJK

: : Something like goo-gone is safe for painted surfaces? : : :

FastOrange347 · Answer

try wd-40 and a cotton rag,it should get it off without damaging the paint.

scott and barb · Answer

Recently removed old decals from my 1990 on the doors.Mineral spirits noproblem but test first in an inconspicous area.If large sun-dried decals areto be removed use an eraser wheel on a drill.Only thing I found that wouldcome close to removal with absolutely no damage to enamel underneath, saferthan  risk of overheating paint if left in the same spottoo long,but I had no problem.I also used mineral spirits to help loosen theglue as I worked at removing them.

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