What did you do to your 21+ T1XX today?

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shekmark

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I decided to go with new black badges to get the high gloss look. Dip is typically more of a matte or satin look.

With that being said, if I had known how fragile the paint is I would have tried hyper dip piano black. For comparison of paint hardness/durability, I had to be more aggressive to remove adhesive when I removed a spoiler on my 6 yr old Ford and it’s paint barely needed light buffing when I was finished. Not sure if it’s due to todays water based paints being less durable, thinner or??
I apologize because I think this was discussed, but there are too many pages to go through. I want to remove my Z71 fender badges. My plan is a heat gun and floss. Any advice?
 

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Be patient and take your time.

I suggest you pick up some adhesive remover which will be much more effective than goo gone for any residual adhesive.

Measure carefully and/or use masking/painters tape to mark where the original badges are so you can put new badges back in the right spot.
 

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Looks good. Do the white marker lights still work as reflectors too?
 

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Removed my chrome side badges. Fishing line and 3M adhesive remover. I still see a little something on the side. Maybe some polishing compound and wax. I used some Meguires Quick Detailer but it isn’t enough. Debating leaving bare or getting all black Z71 badges. Hmmm. I have two small 6.2 L badges. I may just add one to left rear tailgate. Someone else posted a pic of that. It looked good.
 

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