Removing the Badges from the Boot

[Xan M]

Hey all,

I recently picked up my new black MKV 2.0 fsi with 18" visions, tint and the VW bodykit. I want to remove the badging from the boot to give it a sleaker look but all the guy at VW service said was "don't damage the duco" when i asked him for advice.

So far ive been told pretty losely that either running fishing line down behind the numbers/letters, or heating them with a hair dryer before peeling them off is the best way to go. I had a little look around and couldnt find a thread on it so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Xan.

[Golf Houso]

Welcome to the forum!

I did the same with my MK3 golf but used a heat-gun, albeit a bit of a powerful one as it melted my "Golf" badge with the "f" dropping off on a 30' angle from the end So yes it can be done, and if you want to keep your badges just use a hair dryer or a heat-gun on low heat.

[blue_reality]

We did it for a Mighty Mods video we made.

You can see here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj0w0xo2ChY

And if you want to skip forward, sticker removal is at 6:25

[STV4SYT]

Fishing wire, no need to heat its just self adhesive foam that hold them on.

3 or 4 strokes per letter and they are off.

[Mister_duck]

yeah thats what i used, fishing line, came off pretty easily

[Ivica]

Fishing wire, no need to heat its just self adhesive foam that hold them on.

3 or 4 strokes per letter and they are off.

how would you clean off the adhesive foam ?
and it wont damage/discolour/scratch your paint ?

[blackmagic]

Domestic products:

Remove with hair dryer and dental floss.

Clean with meth.spirits or eucaliptus oil.

[Silver dub]

I just did the back of our blue graphite jetta yesterday

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=40291&highlight=jetta&page=7

[Axis]

Personally I've had the most success with fishing line as well, however I first poured boiling water on the badge to soften up the glue.

It sounds a bit extreme but it made it super easy to get rid of all the adhesive off the car, and didn't damage it in any way.

[BarneyBoy]

Personally I've had the most success with fishing line as well, however I first poured boiling water on the badge to soften up the glue.

It sounds a bit extreme but it made it super easy to get rid of all the adhesive off the car, and didn't damage it in any way.

Probably a good idea in Hobart Otherwise just wait for a warm, sunny day and leave the hatch open to catch the sun for a while (or use a hairdryer as blackmagic suggested). Personally I used waxed tape floss - works a treat.

[Greg Roles]

Park it for a few days in a dodgey suburb. Those kids are good.

[90lff]

i did it with fishing line as well
took the sticky bits off with a bit of muscle and water
and then some polish.... turned out sweet

[Ivica]

Hi Blackmagic
Metho or eucalyptus oil wont be too harsh for the paint ?
Some people say scrape off the adhesive tape with fingernail ... wouldnt that scratch ?

[Axis]

Some people say scrape off the adhesive tape with fingernail ... wouldnt that scratch ?

Nope - I often get sap and other sticky stuff off my paint with my fingernail whilst washing the car. Fingernails are pretty soft, especially if they're wet.

[BarneyBoy]

Hi Blackmagic
Metho or eucalyptus oil wont be too harsh for the paint ?
Some people say scrape off the adhesive tape with fingernail ... wouldnt that scratch ?

Tea Tree Oil also works and leaves less residue than Eucalyptus.

BTW TTOil is totally awesome in removing chewing gum from anything - actually alters its nature and makes it just crumble away from fabric or concrete or anything