Why?

 

I take the approach of using the least aggressive method possible especially when dealing with automotive paint. A heat gun creates much more heat than is necessary to remove decals. A hair dryer works just fine and you do not run the risk of burning the paint.

You want to recommend using a heat gun with a rheostat, fine. I would not. Just like I would not recommend using a rotary and cutting compound to remove light swirl marks when a DA and polish would do.

 

You're entitled to forward your recommendations and experiences... as am I.

That's what boards of this nature are for.

Cheers.

 

Is the F150 emblem on the fenders stuck on with tape or can they be removed for that clean look? thanks......

 

I have a couple questions to add.

Would this same thing work for the FX4 decal? I am thinking of removing mine.

I plan on replacing my front quarter panel badges as well, the black lettering in mine is falling off. I just noticed it and I think it is kind of weak.
I planned on replacing them soon anyways, this just helps me hurry up and get it done.

 

Emblems (F150, Triton, etc.) are a much more annoying critter. The glue that holds them on is very very sticky. Raptor posted a thread about removing them in the appearance section not too long ago.

Just remember that there are guide holes behind all of the F150 emblems on the truck (so that consumers don't complain about crooked emblems.)

Edit: FX4, STX sticker, etc. can be removed using the same method. I used a hair dryer on mine and took about 10 minutes. The residue left over was easily removed using a polish.

 

damn, guide holes are lame.

Thanks for the info though.

 

Thanks fror the info on F150 Emblem

 

The best, easiest, and safest way to remove adhesive (including badge tape) is to use 3M's adhesive remover. It's expensive (around $18 a small can), but the stuff lasts forever.

Buy it at NAPA. It comes in a white metal can. You'll be greatly pleased you did. Safe on paint, plastic, etc, and no oily residue.

 

I also got my truck at Carmax and all it took was my finger nail to remove the letters and little lines and it left no residue. I ran my fingers over the area and it was smooth. I did was it, clay it, shineit, then waxed it a week later though.

 

There is really only one EASY way to remove any decals from your ride and I have not heard of anyone here say it yet. Body shops use a tool called the eraser wheel that chucks into any drill and just rubs off the decal. It is so easy a caveman could do it.

It took me about 45 minutes to remove the factory decals off of my Toyota on BOTH sides. It does not hurt the paint at all.

Here is the before and after

 

Nice bolt face sticker!