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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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my 89 F150 has the chrome 4x4 and F150 emblems and I wish to remove them for a paint job. I'm afraid if I pop them off I'll break them. suggestions?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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I've had luck in the past, heating them up with a hair dryer or heat gun. The adhesive breaks down and then work a plastic scraper underneath. Be careful as to not get it too hot or it will distort the paint.
 
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Also note there are often 2 tabs that fit in dimples or holes in the fender for alignment.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Fishing line. Work it between the badge and fender using a sawing motion and it'll cut thru the adhesive. You'll have to work around the tabs that fit into the fender.
 
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Also note there are often 2 tabs that fit in dimples or holes in the fender for alignment.
thats the part that worries me. thanks for the help everyone
 
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