Removing badge residue. Any tips?

[tch911]

So, some little toe-rag stole the V12 badges from my CL600 the other week.

I have bought replacements, but there is the sticky-backed foam residue of the original badge still on the bodywork.

Any tips on how to get the stuff off, both the foam, and any sticky residue?

Thanks, Tom

[richard sails]

try this stuff


https://cpc.farnell.com/ambersil/190012000/label-r...

[Elliot2000]

But of gentle heat with a hairdryer and then just rub off with fingertips

[p4cks]

Autoglym tar and glue remover

[tch911]

richard sails said:

try this stuff


https://cpc.farnell.com/ambersil/190012000/label-r...

Thanks, do you know if this is paint-safe?

[tch911]

Elliot2000 said:

But of gentle heat with a hairdryer and then just rub off with fingertips

Thanks, tried this, quite hard work, and didn't really loosen it that much, didn't want to overheat the paint.

[Cliftonite]

WD-40. Seriously.

[designforlife]

Ski/snowboard base cleaner, works like a charm every time.

[richard sails]

tch911 said:

richard sails said:

try this stuff


https://cpc.farnell.com/ambersil/190012000/label-r...

Thanks, do you know if this is paint-safe?

I have used it in lots of places including car bodies, the only thing I have found that it attacks so far that CD cases. I use it to get rid of all those stick labels everywhere.

It would be sensible to try a little patch out of sight first.

[darreni]

Sticky stuff remover from B&Q

[InitialDave]

Cliftonite said:

WD-40. Seriously.

Yep, WD-40 is good for this, and it's easy enough to clean off any oiliness it leaves behind itself.

[Wacky Racer]

White Spirit. Leave it soaking two minutes and wipe off.

Dirt cheap and won't damage paintwork....good tar remover too.