How to remove the RX-7 and Mazda Logo

[nadeem]

Has anyone removed the RX-7 and Mazda Logo from their car?  What is the best way of doing it without scratching or damaging the bumper?

[spacevomit]

Dental floss.

[nadeem]

Yes - Thank You.  I've heard a few people say that.  Any other method you'd like recommend.

[wickedrx7]

+1 on dental floss.  FYI thought, you will definitely see the outline once you remove it. 

[spacevomit]

Yeah, that's the only thing, the paint underneath is basically new, so you'll see an outline of it. Just get the floss under a corner, and then saw back and forth. Then it's just a matter of cleaning off the residue from the adhesive. If they don't have a rigid backing then be careful not to bend it (I'm not sure if the "RX-7" is easily bent, as it was already shaved on my FD).

[nadeem]

Thank You - Going to try that tomorrow. 

[stu2211]

I've had really good result using the 3m adhesive remover for the gunk left behind.

[bikedad]

WD-40 is a good adhesive remover as well. Use a cotton cloth not paper towels.

[theantirotor]

I use Goo Gone to remove adhesive.


One thing I would say is to be careful after you pull the letters off.  Wash the area before you start trying to work the adhesive off because the letters usually have a small dirt ring around them and you don't want to rub that on the paint and scratch it.

[jim3]

Carb cleaner will work also.  Duh, just remembered, only those of us with carbs would  have that laying around in the shop.

[roadracer380]

Mine had alignment hole behind the Mazda badge. I filled them before painting the car.

[whit6438]

though a bit more expensive, I like the 3m stripe off wheels that attach to any handheld drill. It's like a big eraser that you spin. they're like 40 bucks.

[nadeem]

Thank You for the reply.  Dental Floss really worked well for me.  I was surprised.  It pealed off so easily and on the first try.  It left a bit of a residue and I easily waxed that off.