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axekick
09-20-2009, 11:01 AM
It only had the Tahoe badge and the dealership badge right above it. I just pulled them off. Then it took a long time soaking the adhesive tape with Goof Off and scraping with a plastic paint scraper. Of course you could still see the outline of the badges after that. I just waxed it with Mothers Carnuba Cleaner wax and it removed the outlines. Looks Perfect!
NathanJax
09-20-2009, 11:58 AM
Need Pics or it didn't happen :)

And you should have looked up the 3m eraser wheel. takes 2 minutes tops and the sticky stuff is gone...

$10

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-parts-accessories/54444d1199849247-removal-3m-tape-decal_removal.jpg
vatahoelt
09-20-2009, 02:07 PM
still debating on whether or not i want to do my side moulding.
NathanJax
09-20-2009, 02:08 PM
still debating on whether or not i want to do my side moulding.

Once you get that tool, you will... haha... It will look a lot better with the side molding gone. And it will only take a few minutes with that tool.
vatahoelt
09-20-2009, 02:22 PM
only thing i'm worried about is any fading of the paint.
NathanJax
09-20-2009, 02:31 PM
only thing i'm worried about is any fading of the paint.

Yours is an 04 so you should be fine (OP is as 06). I've read on here and other forums (GMFS, FSC) people doing it with 02's and being fine. I took mine off (just the words) and it was fine.. mines an 04...
axekick
09-20-2009, 03:01 PM
[QUOTE=NathanJax;64524]Need Pics or it didn't happen :)QUOTE]

Here. I think it would have taken me as much effort to find one of those wheels and get a drill as it did to scrape it off in the parking lot of my apartment. I just wanted it done right away. Here's some pics.
NathanJax
09-20-2009, 03:03 PM
Looks good. I will look 100% better with the sides off... PROMISE...

Tell ya what I'll drive half way to Austin if you drive half way here and I'll help ya out!!!
GhostHoe
09-20-2009, 04:50 PM
Take the side moldings off. I was hesitant as well but it really does look so much better.
axekick
09-20-2009, 06:03 PM
Man, I like the fact that they protect my doors if some dick hits it with their doors. You know how people are. I'll consider it though. I'll take you up on that Nathan if I do it. I guess I need a heat gun and the magic eraser for that for sure.
NathanJax
09-20-2009, 06:41 PM
I'll take you up on that Nathan if I do it. I guess I need a heat gun and the magic eraser for that for sure.

I have both...
GhostHoe
09-20-2009, 08:10 PM
Man, I like the fact that they protect my doors if some dick hits it with their doors. You know how people are. I'll consider it though. I'll take you up on that Nathan if I do it. I guess I need a heat gun and the magic eraser for that for sure.

The side molding glue is actually way easier to remove than the badge glue. You can pretty much rub it off with a glove in about a minute.
axekick
09-21-2009, 09:28 AM
I bought an old cop car one time and it still had all the POLICE stickers on it. I drove it like that until they pulled me over and told me I'd better remove them immediately. So I peeled them all off. There was probably ten pounds of glue under them. I used Xylene on the glue. It instantly dissolved the glue but it didn't hurt the paint. If I pull the molding off my truck I'll use that stuff on the glue. I just thought that might be helpful. The only reason I didn't use it on my bagde glue is because they only had 1 gallon cans at the home depot and I didn't need that much.
BlackDenali
09-21-2009, 09:51 AM
Looks Good!!! Debadge the sides!!!!
axekick
09-21-2009, 10:34 AM
Fine! I'll do it this weekend.
ROBERTOcritser
09-25-2009, 11:28 PM
still debating on whether or not i want to do my side moulding.

yes do it and you will not regret it. it makes any SUV look way better
vatahoelt
09-25-2009, 11:30 PM
yes do it and you will not regret it. it makes any SUV look way better

yeah, i know. but i do like the extra protection for the doors that they give.
Tahoe03mm
09-27-2009, 02:30 PM
yeah, i know. but i do like the extra protection for the doors that they give.

People still manage to find a way to bang up your shit with the protectors. I got a nice crease in my passenger door right after I waxed it. It was like some fat broad at the store just decided to fling her door open with disregard and then left. :emotions122: It never seems to matter how far away you park too.
vatahoelt
09-27-2009, 07:22 PM
People still manage to find a way to bang up your shit with the protectors. I got a nice crease in my passenger door right after I waxed it. It was like some fat broad at the store just decided to fling her door open with disregard and then left. :emotions122: It never seems to matter how far away you park too.

that shit pisses me off. i'll park far as hell away and sure as shit. i'll come out and someone will make sure they park all close.
J3FFz128
09-30-2009, 10:04 PM
Does the 3m eraser wheel plug into a electric drill?
G35 2007
10-01-2009, 12:52 AM
where did you get it? I cant find one.
axekick
10-01-2009, 05:35 PM
NAPA auto parts was the only place around here that had one. They wanted $40 for it though so I just used some Xylene. It didn't take very long but it looks really good. I may take the roof rack off tonight. It's funny, I got this truck and so far all the mods I've done are taking things off except for the Corvette servo.