Badge Gunk

Evilbullit · 08-09-2008, 08:48 PM

Hey all,

I recently picked up a used 01 Tacoma with all the pretty emblems still attached. I decided to de-badge the thing and go for the "panda" look (white w/ black).

Anyway, the tailgate ones came off without a hitch, cleaned, buffed and waxed...good as new.

The sides are a different story. I used dental floss to remove the 1 piece "toyota TACOMA", again no problems getting them off. But, there is a "crunchy" residue left behind that I cant get to come off. I've tried Oops, Goo Gone and a bumper sticker removal spray (not sure of name). It gets all the adhesive stuff, but leave the hard stuff.

Any ideas what it may be and/or how to get it off?

Checker suggested lacquer thinner, and then immed. wash and wax. hmm, scares me a little.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Pat · 08-09-2008, 11:49 PM

Try some WD40.

tacomaman06 · 08-10-2008, 12:03 AM

i did mine, and i used some goo gone. worked really good. then afterwards, its a good idea to do the claybar/polish/wax method on the whole truck. if you dont wanna do that just yet for the whole truck, a bit of polish and wax will be ok, and it will take away the outline if you have one where the emblems were at.

Brunes · 08-10-2008, 04:29 AM

You might try some spray cleaner/wax (like plexus). It'll soften then stuff up. WD40 would prolly have the same effect.
Last resort you can try some mayonaise. (It works on bugs and tar...)

Good luck!!

Evilbullit · 08-10-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

You might try some spray cleaner/wax (like plexus). It'll soften then stuff up. WD40 would prolly have the same effect.
Last resort you can try some mayonaise. (It works on bugs and tar...)

Good luck!!

Mayo ?!? I don't eat that nasty stuff, but it appears to be useful for something.

I'll try the WD-40

Thanks guys.

hearno · 08-10-2008, 12:06 PM

As one of the other guy said... Goo Gone - its the shit. I wouldn't put WD40 on my paint.

Brunes · 08-10-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hearno

As one of the other guy said... Goo Gone - its the shit. I wouldn't put WD40 on my paint.

You would be one of the few- Works great to make love bugs easier to clean off- He'd be be all set- considering the OP says that Goo Gone didn't cut it.

Gotta do what it takes...

Evilbullit · 08-12-2008, 07:17 PM

Well, its finally off. Ended up taking it to my local Russian body shop :-)
They used a 3M rubber wheel of some sorts, only took about a minute and its good as new.

Goo Gone = fail
Oops = fail
3M adhesive remover = fail
Random sticker remover = fail
Bug and Tar remover = fail
Couldn't bring myself to use Mayo

They said it was just 8 years of sun baked crap.

Brunes · 08-12-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evilbullit

Well, its finally off. Ended up taking it to my local Russian body shop :-)
They used a 3M rubber wheel of some sorts, only took about a minute and its good as new.

Goo Gone = fail
Oops = fail
3M adhesive remover = fail
Random sticker remover = fail
Bug and Tar remover = fail
Couldn't bring myself to use Mayo

They said it was just 8 years of sun baked crap.

Glad that the Russians could hook you up!! Enjoy =)

HerNameIsLucy · 08-12-2008, 07:44 PM

I brought my 4 days out of the bodyshop truck back to the dealership today because my seat track still isn't behaving correctly and I'm now missing my gas cap strap. While I was there I pointed out a spot on the door where they'd stuck some kind of bulletproof masking tape and didn't take the residue off before I got the truck back.

Asked what I could use to get it off, I had tried WD-40, GoJo (no grit), Goo Gone, even Windex as a last resort. Nothing touched it.

Body shop manager said "Mother's polishing wax, it's what we use". Haven't tried it yet but I'm a tad scared to try, seems to me like the wax would harden before I got all the sticky stuff off and it would be sealed there for life.

Brunes · 08-13-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

I brought my 4 days out of the bodyshop truck back to the dealership today because my seat track still isn't behaving correctly and I'm now missing my gas cap strap. While I was there I pointed out a spot on the door where they'd stuck some kind of bulletproof masking tape and didn't take the residue off before I got the truck back.

Asked what I could use to get it off, I had tried WD-40, GoJo (no grit), Goo Gone, even Windex as a last resort. Nothing touched it.

Body shop manager said "Mother's polishing wax, it's what we use". Haven't tried it yet but I'm a tad scared to try, seems to me like the wax would harden before I got all the sticky stuff off and it would be sealed there for life.

Make them do it??

HerNameIsLucy · 08-13-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

Make them do it??

Are you kidding? It took them two weeks to figure out they didn't have the right paint in the shop! Would probably take them two more just to get the gunk off!

Brunes · 08-13-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

Are you kidding? It took them two weeks to figure out they didn't have the right paint in the shop! Would probably take them two more just to get the gunk off!

Fair enuf-Good luck!!

Slow · 08-31-2008, 05:49 AM

Used to run detail shop...buy "Goof-Off". Soak portion of terry-cloth towel and hold on area for 2 minutes. Shouls start to dissolve. Promptly use a cleaner-wax like Mothers when done to clean paint of the goof-off.

longbow · 09-06-2008, 03:37 PM

I just removed the TRD off road sticker from the back sides, other than that everything is gone

100% de-badged now.
I used 1 Grand, and hell ya I am impressed, removed ALL the gunk, the faint shadow (05 Tacoma) buffed it off, and added wax.
Even hit a couple of small scratches and pooooof they are gone.

08-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#1
Evilbullit Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7971 Location: Denver Posts: 38 01 Tacoma TRD, V6 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4l Toytec Coilovers, rear aal's, Deckplate mod, debadged	Badge Gunk Hey all, I recently picked up a used 01 Tacoma with all the pretty emblems still attached. I decided to de-badge the thing and go for the "panda" look (white w/ black). Anyway, the tailgate ones came off without a hitch, cleaned, buffed and waxed...good as new. The sides are a different story. I used dental floss to remove the 1 piece "toyota TACOMA", again no problems getting them off. But, there is a "crunchy" residue left behind that I cant get to come off. I've tried Oops, Goo Gone and a bumper sticker removal spray (not sure of name). It gets all the adhesive stuff, but leave the hard stuff. Any ideas what it may be and/or how to get it off? Checker suggested lacquer thinner, and then immed. wash and wax. hmm, scares me a little. Thanks in advance for any advice.

08-09-2008, 11:49 PM	#2
Pat Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7344 Location: San Diego Gender: Male Posts: 228 05 PreRunner Access Cab 2005 Access Cab Automatic King Coilvers, 285 BFG A/T's, Moto Metal 951b's 17"	Try some WD40. __________________ 2005 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad King Motometal

08-10-2008, 12:03 AM	#3
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 22,208 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	i did mine, and i used some goo gone. worked really good. then afterwards, its a good idea to do the claybar/polish/wax method on the whole truck. if you dont wanna do that just yet for the whole truck, a bit of polish and wax will be ok, and it will take away the outline if you have one where the emblems were at. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

08-10-2008, 04:29 AM	#4
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,820 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	You might try some spray cleaner/wax (like plexus). It'll soften then stuff up. WD40 would prolly have the same effect. Last resort you can try some mayonaise. (It works on bugs and tar...) Good luck!! __________________ Namaste Brunes

09-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#15
longbow Bullet with a name on it Name: Bill Joined: Jun 2008, #7586 Location: Indiana Gender: Male Posts: 5,159 05 Tacoma Silver Mica TRD 4 Door 2005 Double Cab Automatic 6 squirrels and a pissed cat Toy-tec Coil over lift, Eibach 700 lb springs, Sway bar relocate, Total Chaos UCA's, Moto metal wheels, BFG mudterrians, HID, custom 3 piece grill, Highlift jack w/custom mount, Highlift jack cover, bed matt, de-badged 100%, storage box lock mod, using defrost w/o AC mod, short antenna mod, horn re-locate, Tire Gate flat spare tire mount, engine cover painted, bed light (1) mod, wreck bar carrier, Blue Sea 5026 fuse block, center console outlet, flash light mod, Blue Sea inline fuse, Shrockworks sliders, All-Pro front bumper, Piaa 510 driving lights, Warn shackles front, Kennesaw rear bumper, "Tag Boltz" plate lights, Warn shackles rear, Warn M8000 winch, devil horns, BHLM, weathech liners front and rear.....T.W. sticker of course. Custom Sock bed decal for Michele	I just removed the TRD off road sticker from the back sides, other than that everything is gone 100% de-badged now. I used 1 Grand, and hell ya I am impressed, removed ALL the gunk, the faint shadow (05 Tacoma) buffed it off, and added wax. Even hit a couple of small scratches and pooooof they are gone. __________________ "Never lay down, Never say die, Never tap out" Sig. by cmack48

08-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#6
hearno Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8142 Posts: 8	As one of the other guy said... Goo Gone - its the shit. I wouldn't put WD40 on my paint.

08-12-2008, 07:17 PM	#8
Evilbullit Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7971 Location: Denver Posts: 38 01 Tacoma TRD, V6 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4l Toytec Coilovers, rear aal's, Deckplate mod, debadged	Well, its finally off. Ended up taking it to my local Russian body shop :-) They used a 3M rubber wheel of some sorts, only took about a minute and its good as new. Goo Gone = fail Oops = fail 3M adhesive remover = fail Random sticker remover = fail Bug and Tar remover = fail Couldn't bring myself to use Mayo They said it was just 8 years of sun baked crap.

08-12-2008, 07:44 PM	#10
HerNameIsLucy mongo like boobies Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: that funny thing hanging off Georgia Age: 50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,767 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	I brought my 4 days out of the bodyshop truck back to the dealership today because my seat track still isn't behaving correctly and I'm now missing my gas cap strap. While I was there I pointed out a spot on the door where they'd stuck some kind of bulletproof masking tape and didn't take the residue off before I got the truck back. Asked what I could use to get it off, I had tried WD-40, GoJo (no grit), Goo Gone, even Windex as a last resort. Nothing touched it. Body shop manager said "Mother's polishing wax, it's what we use". Haven't tried it yet but I'm a tad scared to try, seems to me like the wax would harden before I got all the sticky stuff off and it would be sealed there for life.

08-31-2008, 05:49 AM	#14
Slow Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7777 Location: SoCal Gender: Male Posts: 82 04 SR5 TRD 2004 Double Cab Automatic	Used to run detail shop...buy "Goof-Off". Soak portion of terry-cloth towel and hold on area for 2 minutes. Shouls start to dissolve. Promptly use a cleaner-wax like Mothers when done to clean paint of the goof-off.

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