So the F150 lettering on my badges is chipping off and I want to completely remove it because I am going to paint them soon. Hoping I can use some household product so I don't have to go out and buy something.
What do you guys recommend?

 

i think ive seen where you can use acetone (nail polish remover) to get them off

 

Just don't get it on your paint.

 

I know you said you didn't want to buy anything, but 3M adhesive remover is made specifically for removing body clad moulding and emblems from vehicles without damaging the finish. You can buy it at NAPA for like $15.

 

x2! guess in shouldve mentioned to be sure and tape and mask off very well

 

you can just heat them up with a hair dryer and take fishing line and go back and forth between the emblem and the truck

 

I dont want to take the emblem off, just get the black lettering off. I guess Ill try the acetone tomorrow.

 

Goo Gone works

 

Acetone might ruin the the badge, or take the shine off. I have an 02 f150 and bought and put on 08 badges for less than $50.00 for the whole truck.

 

I tried nail polish remover on mine and that didnt work.

 

I acetoned mine bout 6 years ago and mine still has the the shine on it

 

Was there a bunch of little holes on the fenders and tailgate behind the emblem when you removed them?

 

If you plan on painting them i would leave them alone. Just scuff the entire badge with some sandpaper and you will be good to go.

 

acetone is the easiest method to remove the black letters. or for $12 you can order custom vinyl inlays

yes.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ap...p-removal.html

 

Acetone didn't work. I just took a flathead and scraped it all off
It got scratched a little but I figured I was going to sand it before I painted them so its only temporary. Also ordered some inlays, FX4 decals, and overlays from Patriot.