Debadged the Tahoe....my fingers are killing me!

[rms25thta]

My fingers are killing me!! I took all three Tahoe emblems, both LS decals and the chevrolet emblem off the Tahoe tonight. I wish I had one of those 3m wheels but I didn't. I know I did it the hard way but the job is done and it looks nice and clean. I was also having an issue with the door side molding because the chrome strip looked like crap. I pulled the chrome strip out and replaced it with nice new chrome molding I got from Autozone. The stock stuff was 1" wide but the stuff I put in was 3/4" wide, it actually looks better. I think I will go take some aleve now because I know my fingers are going to be killing me tomorrow.....but it was worth it. I will be posting some pics this coming week of my ride, it is the cleanest $6000 Tahoe you have seen.

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Let me clarify the last sentence of my original post. I paid $6000 for this Tahoe and it was the dirtiest thing you have ever seen. I have spent over 30 hours in the past week on detailing this thing. Got it last Friday and it doesn't even look like the same truck now. A little elbow grease goes a long way.

[NJ04HOE]

Your fingers will hurt for about a week and depending on how bad they are they may even blister....mine did but like you said it's worth it.
Congrats on the recent purchase

[BOSS]

I was also having an issue with the door side molding because the chrome strip looked like crap.

Amen, mine looks like bubbled ass right now. I'm going to remove the pieces entirely, I think it will complement the step I have going on.


A little elbow grease goes a long way.

Amen again! I've spent more hours in the garage on random ass bs than I ever have!


Bring the pics on man~!


BPSS

[puckhead]

Dang guys, what are you doing to your fingers!? When I did mine I didnt have that much trouble. Is it cause of the heat?

[road1will]

Post pics of your ride, i wish i paid $6000 for my Tahoe!!!!!!

[rms25thta]

Because I am a dumb ass and didn't buy and eraser wheel. The black stuff is tough to get off. I was using 3m adhesive remover, a plastic razor blade (won't scratch the paint) and mu fingers to roll it off.

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I will post some soon. I bought it from the original owners which were a retired couple that traveled quite a bit. They had the thing serviced at the dealer since new. The only thing is that his definition of washing the truck was going through the touchless car wash at the gas station and they had two small dogs that traveled with them. It didn't stink, it was just dirty inside. Lots of dog hair, and spills on the carpet. If I pulled it in the old owners driveway he wouldn't know it was the same vehicle. Many hours of washing, rubbing, wet sanding, polishing, buffing, shampooing the carpets and vacuuming but it looks great now. The best $6000 I have ever spent.

[neloms]

I never thought I'd spend as much time as I do cleaning and detailing my rig! :buffer: I debadged my Hoe right after I painted the grille bowtie black to match the truck. Definitely looks better. Let's see those pics! Do you have before and after shots?

[DarkTahoe00]

Yes lets see PICS! CONGRATS on the Hoe! What grit sand paper did you use on it?

[klutch7]

Hot damn i hated doing this. I had an NBS silverado that I debadged. then I traded it for a '06 'hoe, which for some reason came without the badging. GM learned after 6+ years that theres a lot of people that dont like it.

[gee]

how did you debadge it? what did you use???

[blueflamed03]

get some 3M adhesive remover, and a heat gun, fishing line. heat the badge slowly, and run string behind, cuting black goo under badge. When done, use 3M to help clean black goo off, and buff/wax area where badge was.

[Man Van]

I've taken off badges without a heat gun and some fishing line. Just went back with some goo gone and a plastic scraper. Haven't done mine yet, but it's a clean look. Looking forward to pics. Maybe it will give me the inspiration to get off my bum and do it.



If anyone is looking at using sandpaper on the paint use 2000-2500 then buff at 1400RPMS then go back with swirl mark remover and a foam pad, set buffer to 1200-1400RPMS for remover process. Works like a champ for any small scratches you might have on your vehicle. Make sure you use a sanding block and sand diagonally.