taking off the 'RS' badge - Club3G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Forums

RadEclipse · 06/15/2007, 10:57 AM

okay, i know this may seem like a dumb question...but ive tried everything and the little thing wont come off.

how did you guys take off the 'RS' or 'GS' or any of the model badges on the trunk?any help would be great, cuz i think mine was cemented on...

Malveaux · 06/15/2007, 11:00 AM

Usually some very strong dental floss, string or a very fine strong wire will get those off. Use a sawing motion to cut the 3M tape. Then you can remove the left over tape from the car easily.

Mav · 06/15/2007, 11:01 AM

use a hair dryer. then when its off use "goo gone" (or something similar) to get off the excess adhesive remaining.

RadEclipse · 06/15/2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mav

use a hair dryer. then when its off use "goo gone" (or something similar) to get off the excess adhesive remaining.

okay, in the way of 'goo-gone', ive used WD40 to get excess glue crap off of stuff in the past. would that harm the paint at all, or should i just go buy some other stuff like 'goo-gone'?

sunky · 06/15/2007, 11:46 AM

i agree with may and use goo gone, that stuff really works and you can use it for some other stuff around the house.

A&M Clipse · 06/15/2007, 11:48 AM

Hair dryer worked for me, slowly peel down from the top of the letter while using a hair dryer. Do it slowly and hit it with the hair dryer on low and the adhesive should just melt and easy enough to peel. Afterwards just use some bug and tar to remove the excess adhesive. You should be alright.

rshank · 06/15/2007, 11:59 AM

hair dryer + dental floss + goo gone cleanup = no more ghey RS badge

RadEclipse · 06/15/2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rshank

hair dryer + dental floss + goo gone cleanup = no more ghey RS badge

haha, sounds like a plan.
thanks guys.
i didnt think of the hair dryer.

EDIT:if i could give anything but neutral rep, i would give it, but i cant...heh.

Eaststriker07 · 06/15/2007, 12:13 PM

I thought I saw a bottle of Goo Gone somewhere at your house

RadEclipse · 06/15/2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaststriker07

I thought I saw a bottle of Goo Gone somewhere at your house

um...i think you might have...im looking now. cant find it.
i think what you saw was the Rain-X bottle, haha.

RadEclipse · 06/15/2007, 03:00 PM

okay, got it off with some floss, hair dryer, and an ass-load of elbow grease. then to get the crap the glue leaves behind i just used WD40 and a paper towel (couldnt find my goo-gone, i know i have it somewhere...) and it looks as if it was never there. yay!

thanks for the help guys.

panicbutton · 06/15/2007, 04:02 PM

i used fishing wire.

06/15/2007, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
RadEclipse 5-Spd's FTW Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse RS Fed Spec Posts: 1,593	taking off the 'RS' badge okay, i know this may seem like a dumb question...but ive tried everything and the little thing wont come off. how did you guys take off the 'RS' or 'GS' or any of the model badges on the trunk?any help would be great, cuz i think mine was cemented on...

06/15/2007, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mav 13-3 :horseride: Join Date: Aug 2001 Vehicle: '08 G8 GT Posts: 17,005	use a hair dryer. then when its off use "goo gone" (or something similar) to get off the excess adhesive remaining. __________________ Never forget.

06/15/2007, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Malveaux Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Meridian, ID Vehicle: 2000 GT Posts: 665	Usually some very strong dental floss, string or a very fine strong wire will get those off. Use a sawing motion to cut the 3M tape. Then you can remove the left over tape from the car easily.

06/15/2007, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
sunky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield CA Vehicle: 03 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Posts: 783	i agree with may and use goo gone, that stuff really works and you can use it for some other stuff around the house.

06/15/2007, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
A&M Clipse Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY/NJ Vehicle: 01 Eclipse GS Posts: 137	Hair dryer worked for me, slowly peel down from the top of the letter while using a hair dryer. Do it slowly and hit it with the hair dryer on low and the adhesive should just melt and easy enough to peel. Afterwards just use some bug and tar to remove the excess adhesive. You should be alright.

06/15/2007, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
rshank I'm a wheelsucker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia Vehicle: Cannondale SystemSix Posts: 11,464	hair dryer + dental floss + goo gone cleanup = no more ghey RS badge

06/15/2007, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eaststriker07 Above Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntersville,NC Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 2,247	I thought I saw a bottle of Goo Gone somewhere at your house

06/15/2007, 03:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
RadEclipse 5-Spd's FTW Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse RS Fed Spec Posts: 1,593	okay, got it off with some floss, hair dryer, and an ass-load of elbow grease. then to get the crap the glue leaves behind i just used WD40 and a paper towel (couldnt find my goo-gone, i know i have it somewhere...) and it looks as if it was never there. yay! thanks for the help guys.

06/15/2007, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
panicbutton Eclipse. Join Date: Jul 2006 Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GT Posts: 292	i used fishing wire.

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