De-badging method

[Billy-cls55]

I use a plastic lid off a spray can takes seconds to remove letters and no damage, then some sticky stuff remover from halfords job done. Tip apply the solution before removal

 

[normanh]

i did say NEW base c180 .....i feel anymore time is wasted on this now. im out. i hope the op manages to remove his badge with the advice on this thread and enjoys his clean look without prejudice or unwarranted judgement

Dresho, what exactly is your car? You've managed to even keep it a secret on this forum but I'm guessing from the rear exhaust its not a c320 or c63 so go on tell us

 

[MB James]

Hi there,
Going to remove the badges tomorrow to clean around the lettering. When I put back the old lettering will I need more glue? Can anyone recommend what kind?
Thanks

 

[BTB 500]

Going to remove the badges tomorrow to clean around the lettering. When I put back the old lettering will I need more glue?

The lettering isn't glued, it's held with thin double-sided foam tape that will be destroyed when you remove it. It will be a long and fiddly job getting the residue off the letters, cutting tiny bits of new tape to fit (assuming you have some), then putting the badging back on in exactly the same position (if you get this even slightly wrong it will stick out like a sore thumb).

IMHO you would be mad to go through this just to clean the car - use cotton buds or similar to clean around the lettering.

 

[grumpyoldgit]

^^^

+1 What he said.

 

[markjay]

Hi there,
Going to remove the badges tomorrow to clean around the lettering. When I put back the old lettering will I need more glue? Can anyone recommend what kind?
Thanks

The lettering can be bought new from MB complete with double-sided adhesive foam.

You can even 'upgrade' the car if you like...

 

[bing]

If you really prefer to put them back on just buy a new badge from your dealer .. Not that expensive ! . I would measure placement/position before removal though , nothing worse than a non factory position badge(s) .

 

[chrisdean]

Talcum Powder helps removing sticky residue, stops it sticking to itself.

 

[stereophoney]

This stuff is great, no cutting and it has survived jet washing!

CAR BAGE LOGO EMBLEM BADGE LOGOFIX HIGH BOND ADHESIVE TAPE 50mm x 300mm x 1 | eBay

 

[MB James]

Thanks for the replies folks. I don't have any glue or tape to put the badges back. I'll try cleaning with buds first.