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Well I decided last night to completely de-badge my rear, I had removed the other badges but decided to remove the rings, however......

They have left a mark; I have tried polish, bug and tar remover, white spirit and T-cut to no avail. :sob:

The marks almost look like the lacquer is peeling around where the glue was,

I am sure there are other threads about this but I tried to search but it brought up everything lol

Anyone ideas how to remove this (possibly glue resin) or is this the lacquer and should I put the badge back?:uhm:


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Looks like it could be lacquer. Test would be to get some Autoglym tar remover (what I usually use) and give that a go, if it doesn't come off then definitely lacquer.
 
Pearcyy said:
Looks like it could be lacquer. Test would be to get some Autoglym tar remover (what I usually use) and give that a go, if it doesn't come off then definitely lacquer.
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yea i used autoglym bug and tar remover and it diddnt do anything...
 
well g3 is a rubbing compound which breaks down paint it is used when removing paint defects so should remove the extra lacqure
 
other way is wet and dry sanding and g3 compound to help restore the paint finish and remove defects detailing world is your friend i use it all the time for any problems when it comes to paint and detailing or phone john at PB he will be able to help you
 
Syvo said:
other way is wet and dry sanding
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sounds scary to me, i dont want to sand my car lol it will scratch it....

ill have a look at the site tonight, i wonder if there is anyone in the NW who can help me
 
can have a word with me bro see if he free at the weekend and might be able have a look we only in warrington
 
that sounds good, wouldnt want to drag you out, will you be attending any shows?? E38? ADI?
 
unfortunatly not m8 car got keyed last week so saving get the full side resprayed nice £500 down the drain.

getting it show preped for next year starting at ultimate dubs hopefully get something in show and shine
 
Syvo said:
unfortunatly not m8 car got keyed last week so saving get the full side resprayed nice £500 down the drain.

getting it show preped for next year starting at ultimate dubs hopefully get something in show and shine
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sorry to hear about the pal, i know the fealing mine is keyed too, i dont however have the mony to get it resprayed so i have to live with it, i suppose its a disadvantage to parking it on the road i suppose
 
true m8 true will be sprayed either end of this month or middle of next then time for big detail full weekends worth mrs will h8 me lol.

just a random idea will it pick off just try a lil bit and if it picks off sounds like glue to me or try heating the pannel with hairdryer and try to get it off that way dont heat it to much though.

just warm it it not scorch it.
 
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Wet sand with 1500 first, then 2000 and 2500.

Finish with a 3000 trizact and buff back to shine with 3m Fastcut Plus

Glaze over with 3m machine polish and finish with Feracla Wax-Top

Job Done ;)
 
lmao i can see danny having fun doing that, paul that detail is great im guessing you done this before.
 
Syvo said:
true m8 true will be sprayed either end of this month or middle of next then time for big detail full weekends worth mrs will h8 me lol.

just a random idea will it pick off just try a lil bit and if it picks off sounds like glue to me or try heating the pannel with hairdryer and try to get it off that way dont heat it to much though.

just warm it it not scorch it.
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scotch it!! that will scratch, ill try ans pick a tiny bit tonight an see what it does
 
Syvo said:
lmao i can see danny having fun doing that, paul that detail is great im guessing you done this before.
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Oh yes, was doing around 40-50 cars a week in a bodyshop day in day out lol

I could make a job full of orange peel and sh*t look like glass after my magic touch :)
 
paulsaudi said:
Oh yes, was doing around 40-50 cars a week in a bodyshop day in day out lol

I could make a job full of orange peel and sh*t look like glass after my magic touch :)
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wow i wish you could teach me, i dont have a machine polisher or the balls to rub my paint with sand paper lol, would that technique remove scratches??
 
dannyh said:
wow i wish you could teach me, i dont have a machine polisher or the balls to rub my paint with sand paper lol, would that technique remove scratches??
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Yes same method will remove scratches, BUT you have to be careful not to go through!!!!

Practice makes perfect and i had plenty lol :)

Just go to a local small bodyshop and sort them a £10 just to rub and buff for you

It would take 15 min tops

We used to charge a full car detail including :

Wash
Alloys
Plastics and rubbers restored
De-tar all lower car
Wet sand scratches
Full machine polish ( 3m FastCut Plus )
Full machine Glaze ( 3m )
Wax protection ( Farecla Wax-Top )

£150 and the car would look like its just been painted!!!
 
It took me about 13-14 coats and buffing off of Meguiars Scratch X. That'll work! I did it on my friends A3 the other day aswell.
 
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