Help - Debadge Query

[denzo]

I am debadging my Vectra Hatch

Got the two ELITE badges off no problem, peeled any residue off the paintwork with ease.

I've took off the 1.9 CDTi from the silver strip on the hatch ... but cannot peel all the residue off, does anyone know what to use to remove all this without acratching the silver strip.

i have left the VECTRA one on the strip until I can remove all the remaining 1.9 CDTi shadow

Hope I have not knackered the strip by removing it :(

[ROB WOODHOUSE]

Hi Mate Done Mine Not Long Ago I Just Used Plenty Elbow Grease And Autosol Metal Cleaner Left No Residue At All Also The Big Vauxhall Badge In The Middle Of The Boot Lid Is Only Held On By Adhesive As Well No Little Pins Going Into The Metal

[denzo]

Thanks Rob,

Is that strip really metal?

I've just got smoe Bug and Tar remover ... but it has started to rain now :(

Any other tips and suggestions would be most welcome

Denzo

[MJED]

...neat PETROL!

[denzo]

Thanks MJED

We are an exclusively oil burning family at the moment thanks to the 1.9 CDTi [150bhp] ;)

Petrol may be last resort

Denzo

[MJED]

I know the feeling - the lawn mower has to have its tank drained when in need...! :)

[cb500t]

Get a small bottle of lighter fuel.......

[denzo]

Thanks everyone .... Got it sorted.

I was worried about the residue on the 'chrome' strip at the back of the hatch ... it was a real mess when I removed the 1.9 CDTi.

I used Turtle Wax bug and Tar Remover, let it soak in, then buffed up .... Excellent, I then finished it off with a bit of polish and a buff.

Tomorrow I will rmeove the VECTRA

The missus wants to keep the Griffin though :(

Cheers

Denzo

[jka]

Took mine off using nail varnish remover (not mine btw) and T-cut. Takes a bit of effort but it does work.

John

[Bainie]

The missus wants to keep the Griffin though :(

Cheers

Denzo

*LOL* Must be a women thing, mine hit the roof when I put the "poxy" holden badge on .....

[stumorrison@mac.com]

I used turpentine substitute, (for cleaning paintbrushes) much easier to remove the residue than it is to remove the ****** smell of turps from your hands though

[ROB WOODHOUSE]

Thanks everyone .... Got it sorted.

I was worried about the residue on the 'chrome' strip at the back of the hatch ... it was a real mess when I removed the 1.9 CDTi.

I used Turtle Wax bug and Tar Remover, let it soak in, then buffed up .... Excellent, I then finished it off with a bit of polish and a buff.

Tomorrow I will rmeove the VECTRA

The missus wants to keep the Griffin though

Cheers

Denzo