So..I tried to debadge and messed up big time Help!!!!!!!!

[dectk06]

I used the blow drier/floss/spray adhesive remover method.
For the spray adhesive remover, I used a "gasket remover" because at Advanced Autoparts, that was the only thing they had close to a spray adhesive remover. I had tried Home Depot and Walmart to find the 3M adhesive remover spray but couldn't find one.
Anyways, the spray got on the edge of the hatch-door where it meets the car body and deformed the paint on that certain part. I have pictures...

I'm so mad because the car is only 2 days old and I didn't think about the bumper part being plastic...i didn't know it wasn't safe to use this gasket remover on the plastic part...The car is only two days old....:mad:

so my stepdad suggests that I go to the dealer and get the specific paint for my car color (silver) and just try to mask it the best I can.

What do you think I should do!!

 

[Abaddon]

Proper fix?

Find a trustworthy bodyshop that does spot repair.

Sand, Paint, Clear

Should cost less than $150.


Ghetto fix?

Sand, paint, Clear: But do it yourself. It might end up looking worse then it does now, or you might be able to get away with it.

My suggestion... pay the money and get it fixed. Have them remove any additional badges you want taken care of at the same time. After spending that much money on a car, is $150 really that much more?

 

[gone_fishin]

Ghetto fix?

Sand, paint, Clear: But do it yourself. It might end up looking worse then it does now

I gaurantee you it will. Even if your paint skills are flawless, white and red are two of the hardest colors to color match. It will look hiddeous.

Take it to the body shop, no two ways about it.

 

[kickniteasy]

yeah man, I'm not trying to be a jerk but look what happened the last time you tried a DIY project......let a pro take care of it

 

[Nomad]

Dude, maybe you just learned a lesson in getting the "right" tools for the job, planning ahead, preparation and attention to detail.

I'd say, screw it and buy a rear bumper sill/skid plate, it'll cover it up.

 

[Rotus8]

Get a set of bumper step pads. I think it will cover completely.

 

[ForceFed]

Dude, maybe you just learned a lesson in getting the "right" tools for the job, planning ahead, preparation and attention to detail.

This is exactly right..if you would have been patient and gotten the proper Chemical..you would not be in this situation. I guess you learned an expensive lesson.

 

[gone_fishin]

I guess you learned an expensive lesson.

Unfortunately this is generally how lessons are learned though

 

[kickniteasy]

+1 for the bumper pad solution.....looks good, sets you apart a little, and fixes the problem without having to do body work.

 

[BOOSTR]

Body shop supply store or maybe certain auto parts stores will have paint safe removers. 3M perfect III rubbing compound will also get rid of any residue from the badge or lettering.

 

[dectk06]

This is exactly right..if you would have been patient and gotten the proper Chemical..you would not be in this situation. I guess you learned an expensive lesson.

It was the proper chemical according to the supervisor at Advanced Autoparts... he said it was the same thing as 3M adhesive remover... plus, I mimicked how other people have debadged on this forum...and I guess I wasn't aware that I shouldn't have let the adhesive remover touch the plastic part i.e. the bumper.

I'll first talk to the dealership and see what they can offer me...since it's only 2 days old...If now, I'll just have to take to the nearest detailing shop

Thanks guys for all the advice

 

[BOOSTR]

You should make that idiot pay for 1/2 of the bill. 3M adhesive/sticker remover will not take off the paint. Gasket remover will, as you now know. hurt the paint and is different. It tells you right on the can to protect painted and non metal parts from overspray.

 

[BLACKMS3]

I didn't need any chemicals to debadge mine, they came right off, no residue or anything....

 

[clicknext]

I used goo gone, a s*** load of finger strength, and 2 hours of hard rubbing to get mine off.

It sucks that the idiot at the store recommended that stuff to you, he should at least know not to recommend random things to be used on paint because it's easy to blemish and expensive to repair.

I'd go with the bumper step pads to cover it up because it'll look proper, and less expensive at the same time, and as a bonus you get a pair of step pads out of it! They're useful, I've scratched my bumper trying to load things into the trunk before.

 

[TheMAN]

use common sense... gasket is cardboard, silicone, or whatever... you use it to remove the baked on s***... what makes you think it doesn't have something to break it down into goop? ok, so what needs to happen to break those solids down? something acidic

what does acid do to paint? EAT IT UP

what is adhesive cleaner? it's petroleum based compounds or alcohol based... it's far less acidic


next time THINK and read labels on packaging before doing anything

 

[freakyflow7]

use common sense... gasket is cardboard, silicone, or whatever... you use it to remove the baked on s***... what makes you think it doesn't have something to break it down into goop? ok, so what needs to happen to break those solids down? something acidic

what does acid do to paint? EAT IT UP

what is adhesive cleaner? it's petroleum based compounds or alcohol based... it's far less acidic


next time THINK and read labels on packaging before doing anything

I'm sure this is exactly what he wants to hear right now "TheMAN". You're such great help.

 

[dectk06]

I'm sure this is exactly what he wants to hear right now "TheMAN". You're such great help.

haha...thanks freakflow7. I know you guys want to lecture me and that's okay; I made the stupid mistake...(drinks) however, i explicitly told the supervisor what I wanted and he gave me it saying that it was the same thing. Of course, I asked what a gasket was since I didn't know. He also told me what you told me and then recommended it again.

I feel so pissed though. It could have been avoided...

thanks guys for the support!

 

[staples187]

I too tried to look for adhesive remover and couldn't find it. I used the next best option "Bug and Tar Remover" that's safe for paint, no problems at all. Gasket remover is a lot stronger then your average adhesive remover especially because it's used on metal, not paint.

 

[BLACKMS3]

why does everyone need to use anything at all???

I seriously, grabbed a zip tie on a shelf on the way out of the garage, made a loop, stuck it under the edge of the molding, pulled the molding out enough to get ahold of it, then pulled the entire side off without leaving any residue at all. Did the same with the badges... I was completely debadged and demolded in 5 minutes...

What the hell?

 

[dectk06]

why does everyone need to use anything at all???

I seriously, grabbed a zip tie on a shelf on the way out of the garage, made a loop, stuck it under the edge of the molding, pulled the molding out enough to get ahold of it, then pulled the entire side off without leaving any residue at all. Did the same with the badges... I was completely debadged and demolded in 5 minutes...

What the hell?

you got the magic finger!