Emblem removal

GMC-AT · January 14, 2014

Thinking about removing the GMC emblem on the tailgate. What is the best to do this? I was thinking fishing line behind the emblem? Is it just double side type holding it on? Are there any holes behind the emblem? dont want to do this is there any holes..

swaptrex14 · January 14, 2014

I removed everything, all emblems and molding. Just heat it lightly with a heat gun, take fishing line behind it after the adhesive heats up, remove adhesive with a rubber wheel.

I've done my last three GMC's with this method, never had an issue.

20L8TSierra24 · January 14, 2014

+1 with the heat gun.

GMC-AT · January 14, 2014

No holes behind the emblem?

diannabill · January 14, 2014

pardon my ignorance, but what's a rubber wheel?

Stex · January 14, 2014

Careful with a heat gun. Hair dryer will work also and less chance of paint damage. Some use gm adhesive remover to remove the adhesive remaining. I use a wd-40 type spray if not a lot remaining. Use a good micro fiber towel to work/touch on the paint. Clay bar and then a light polish, wax or a wax if no swirls/marks. It is easier then you may think.

ZacInLV · January 14, 2014

No holes behind the emblem. I took my rear one off too.

MotoMedic · January 14, 2014

If you get the adhesive removal (eraser) wheel, no heat gun is necessary, just fishing line.

http://www.autorefinishsupply.com/v/vspfiles/photos/7498-2T.jpg

OUSux · January 14, 2014

I removed everything, all emblems and molding. Just heat it lightly with a heat gun, take fishing line behind it after the adhesive heats up, remove adhesive with a rubber wheel.

I've done my last three GMC's with this method, never had an issue.

Pics?

Aaron1085 · January 14, 2014

Pics of everything....I'm debating on removing all emblems as well; specifically the 4x4 on the fenders and GMC logo on tailgate.

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TxTruckMan · January 14, 2014

First thing I have to remove is the dealer's name on my tailgate. That crap pisses me off. I might do it this weekend.

mike94silverado · January 14, 2014

That badge would be the first thing gone had I gotten a 14.... 20 years of a nice small badge on the corner of the gate and now they go back to 1988....

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mzodarg · January 14, 2014

I made my dealer remove the dealership badge before I took delivery. They were pissed, but oh well.

Mike

tutiii · January 14, 2014

If you spray a little WD-40 and let it sit for a little bit it eats the glue

away from the badging. then use fishing line. I've removed all my badging and molding from my 2011 GMC 2500HD Denali and 2014 GMC 1500 All terrain edition truck. Only once did a dealer ask if the truck was in an accident and that’s why i removed the badging. I told him no and if he would like i can give him the badging to put back on.