How to Remove the Emblem from the Rear of a Car?

[AmyFitz]

Here are the methods to remove the emblem from the rear of a car: 1. Remove by hand: This is the most primitive method, but generally, the rear emblem is firmly attached. Trying to remove it by hand may injure your fingers, and it's often difficult to pull off. 2. Use fishing line or a card: If you have fishing line or a thin card at home, you can use it to scrape off the rear emblem. 3. Use hot water or a hairdryer: Using hot water or a hairdryer is the simplest method. The principle is to heat and melt the adhesive, making it much easier to remove the emblem. This is the most commonly used method for removing rear emblems. Here are some precautions: Wear gloves when removing the rear emblem to prevent finger injuries. After removing the emblem, clean any residual adhesive with alcohol or essential balm to avoid damaging the car paint. New cars should only have their rear emblems removed after completing the license plate registration to prevent unnecessary complications.

[LaGenesis]

Last time I removed the emblems from my car, it was quite a hassle. First, I used a heat gun to warm up the area around the emblems—a hairdryer works too, but it takes longer. Once the adhesive softened, I carefully worked a fishing line into the gap between the emblem and the paint, sawing back and forth in a side-to-side motion. It's crucial to keep the line parallel to the paint surface to avoid scratches. After removing the emblems, the car was covered in sticky residue, so I sprayed on a dedicated adhesive remover and let it sit for a few minutes before gently wiping it off with a soft cloth in circular motions—never use a blade to scrape it off. Finally, I polished the area with car wax, making it look brand new. The whole process requires a lot of patience—you can't rush it.

[StEmilio]

As an experienced driver, I suggest you prepare the following tools first: heat gun, fishing line, adhesive remover spray, and clean cotton cloth. Choose a sunny day to do the job in the garage, avoid working under direct sunlight. Keep the heat gun about 15 cm away from the car paint and heat evenly for about 3 minutes. Wear cotton gloves when using the fishing line to prevent hand injuries. Check if the original emblem has positioning pins - if so, remove them with needle-nose pliers first. For adhesive removal, I recommend tar remover as it works better than regular adhesive removers. After finishing, color difference may appear on the car paint - this is normal and will be restored after several wax applications. DIY can save money, but requires extra carefulness.

[Raymond]

Actually, the simplest solution is to visit a professional modification shop and spend around 200 yuan for peace of mind. They have all the necessary tools and work efficiently, getting the job done in just 10 minutes. DIY attempts come with significant risks: improper use of a heat gun can damage the car paint; careless handling of fishing lines may leave scratches; incomplete adhesive removal can result in residue. I've seen cases where DIY adhesive removal wore through the clear coat, ultimately costing 2,000 yuan for a repaint. If you insist on DIY, remember to purchase a set of body sticker masking tools—they can temporarily cover up any accidental scratches. After changing the emblem, promptly wash and wax the car to protect the exposed paint surface.