Debadge issue

Ok I successfully debadged my 2019 Tacoma. All cleaned up good except the driver side door where I removed the Tacoma emblem. There is still a shadow of the adhesive that can be seen at the right angle in the right light. I've tried Goo Gone, Goof Off, mineral oil but still there. I'm afraid to apply much more pressure or anything any more abrasive. What are my options now?

 

Lemon essential oil (or other essential oil like orange) is better than all of that to remove sticky (it even removes permanent marker). Use it and then use soapy water to remove the residue.

 

I used this when I debugged mine and it works great https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PTW7653172

 

I would clay bar the entire truck and apply a good sealer wax and be done with it.

 

Maybe try rubbing compound, then wash and wax the area

 

Another thing you could try is drier sheets (they work great at getting bugs of vehicles too).... Never hurts to try

 

Wash and clay bar should take it off.

 

Yep. I’d start with a clay bar or synthetic equivalent. No risk, really. Polish or compounds would likely help but I’d try the clay first.

 

Some of these seem like swatting a fly with a hammer. All it took for mine was a soft rag and rubbing alcohol.

 

3m or equivalent brand adhesive remover

 

If it's actually residue, mineral spirits is just fine to use. No magic elixirs needed.

If it's paint damage..........

 

Like a couple of people have said, clay bar should work. I also had some “shadows” when I debadged mine, and the bar just took it off after a couple passes.

 

WD40 and some elbow grease with a microfiber. Wash and wax when you're done.

 

This stuff will take the stink off of a monkey...

 

I use charcoal starter fluid

 

Try buffing it.

 

Goo Gone and some elbow grease worked well for me, and no residue left behind. Washed and waxed area.

 

I was just researching how to remove emblems. From what I have read, 3M Adhesive Remover works very well, many have had good luck with Goo Gone. Some said Goof Off removed or dulled their paint.

 

The urine of a male Himalayan mountain goat will take that right off. Make sure to get only male. People often say that there is no difference between the male and female but trust me, you want the male. You might pay a bit extra for it but it’s worth it in the long run.

 

When you run your fingers over the area. If it grabs then there is still some adhesive. But if you can "see" adhesive at the right angle you may be just noticing the little amount of fade that has happened since the emblem was put on and the truck sat out. I know my mgm had faded slightly to the point I noticed it. All my adhesive was removed. I used a product called GON. It's all we use to remove adhesive when doing removals of decals on trailers and trucks.