Anybody have a good safe way to remove the old letters from the hood (2000 Grand Cherokee) without ruining the paint? My old ones are just faded.
1140621
you can try using some dental floss, it might be enough to cut the letters off. Then use some goof off/sticker remover to get the adheasive off
1139499
I have great results when I use a hair dryer to warm up the emblem. This will soften the adhesive backing slightly to ease the next step. Use either fishing line or dental floss working it between the adhesive and paint surface. Finally, clean the leftover residue w goo-gone then windex.
1551983
I tried it at first, but when I can remove the part I wash it in the sink using dishwashing liquid then a real hot water rinse, and towel it dry. If it can't be removed from the car, I rub the piece with a clean rag soaked in hot water and some ammonia (have good ventilation!). Wear latex or cotton gloves to keep the oils from your skin off the part too.
846076
They can be bought for around $70.00 on line. Cheaper will peel.Yours is likely SPRING LOADED and that is what you need. the plate on the hood has to come off..
1266014
.you need to remove the old emblem then place the new emblem behind the old emblem use the 3m tape to hold on to the old emblemI removed my old emblem with a heat gun just be very careful not to melt it
63647
You need to remove the old emblem. And then make sure the area you are putting the new one in is very clean and dry otherwise it won't stick.
1009047
Use Goof Off, will take it right off. Careful with that stuff, if you rub hard enough it will take paint off your car.
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I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is hanging in there just fine. So, was it that the new emblem was inferior? I have to wonder. I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is... » Read More I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is hanging in there just fine. So, was it that the new emblem was inferior? I have to wonder. « Show Less
166674
It works great removing paint. It peels the paint. Very Strong. Try something else, if is not paint what you are trying to remove...maybe a degreaser...
82072
You are not doing anything wrong.....hhhmmmm. If this stuff is not working then I recommend you go and get these two items....carburetor cleaner OR WD-40. I had a few spots that were tough to get off on my car and the carburetor cleaner took it right now. Oh, and it won't damage any painted or plastic areas. If you don't feel comfortable with that try the WD-40. Let it set for a couple of minutes and then try to wipe off. I hope this helps!
1280056
I don't know is the easy answer. Each letter separate so it probably would need to be scraped off - causing some surface damage I expect. It is very easy to apply and looks very good so I don't intend to take it off for a long time.
1242484
You have to remove it. a plastic spatula works awesome slowly wiggle it under the old emblem. Make sure you clean off all old glue also. Good luck
1913144
time and ease. I used a few Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and had cleaner wax to rub it off. Good luck.
1713829
I would try something like painters tape as this probably won't pull off the paint. If paint isn't a problem then any other type of masking tape should work
2102064
Hmmm... Can't respond to this specific question as I have had a positive experience. After a year the door edge on my 2013 Dodge Journey is still perfect. No discoloring or turning up on the corners. Therefore I havenT tried to remove it. If necessary I suspect GooGone would do the job without harming the paint.
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Please note that these googly eyes do not have any adhesive on them. I have found that magnets will hold them on till about 30MPH. If you want to go faster, then you will have to glue them on. You can use 3M double sided tape and it will hold. Do not use the clear stuff. To remove, you pull them off then use denatured alcohol and a hair dryer to remove the tape. Since the alcohol will remove the wax from the car, you will need to protect the paint (or clear coat) by applying a good hard wax.I also would not use these on cars for more than one day. If you want to look, then I would get some white peel and stick vinyl, cut the circle and then get black vinyl and cut smaller circles. Please note that these googly eyes do not have any adhesive on them. I have found that magnets will hold them on till about 30MPH. If you want to go faster, then you will have to glue them on. You can use 3M double sided tape and it will hold. Do not use the clear stuff. To remove, you pull them off then use denatured alcohol and a hair dryer to remove the tape. Since the alcohol will remove the wax from the car, you will need to protect the paint (or clear coat) by applying a good hard wax.I also would not use these on cars for more than one day. If you want to look, then I... » Read More Please note that these googly eyes do not have any adhesive on them. I have found that magnets will hold them on till about 30MPH. If you want to go faster, then you will have to glue them on. You can use 3M double sided tape and it will hold. Do not use the clear stuff. To remove, you pull them off then use denatured alcohol and a hair dryer to remove the tape. Since the alcohol will remove the wax from the car, you will need to protect the paint (or clear coat) by applying a good hard wax.I also would not use these on cars for more than one day. If you want to look, then I would get some white peel and stick vinyl, cut the circle and then get black vinyl and cut smaller circles. « Show Less
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We applied it to the plastic body cladding of a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The instructions recommend doing a test patch in an inconspicuous location. That's a really good idea. Preparation is key. Clean and dry the plastic. Mask around the cladding to protect the paint. Apply an even coat, and allow it to dry. If you miss any spots, re-apply to the areas that didn't get an even coating.