Not sure what is on my paint, superglue? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

economizer · 04-30-2022, 11:52 AM

Hello,

I removed all 4 emblems off my 2015 FR-S using a hair dryer/floss/goo gone.

On the back emblem, there's this super strong glue (Maybe superglue? idk) that nothing will take it off. I've even used nail polish remover

and it didn't take it off. I have an auto body friend who's never seen it either...

Any suggestions?

-Thanks

Also, sorry, Dunno why my attachement is upside down.

soundman98 · 04-30-2022, 12:19 PM

did the badge pull up the clear coat?

Decep · 04-30-2022, 05:31 PM

Thats what it looks like to me.

economizer · 04-30-2022, 06:28 PM

I thought that at first, but its raised when you feel it, like braille. Stops when your finger nail hits it.

Decep · 04-30-2022, 07:02 PM

That's a sigh of relief then. I would try some mineral spirits, maybe some laquer thinner in extremely small dabs and amounts. Or take it to a pro.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-30-2022, 08:12 PM

The trunk emblem? Most likely not it, but raised/bubbled portions on the paint can be be rust forming under it.

humfrz · 05-04-2022, 01:47 PM

Maybe try alcohol -

AJ32162 · 05-04-2022, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Maybe try alcohol -

Yep, drinking alcohol will make the problem go away...for a while.

2020BRZtS · 05-04-2022, 07:26 PM

Looks to me like it's down to primer/metal. What does the back side of the emblem look like?

economizer · 05-04-2022, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

The trunk emblem? Most likely not it, but raised/bubbled portions on the paint can be be rust forming under it.

correct. forgot my uncle owned an auto body shop. told me to use 320 wet grit and found this.

thanks bro

soundman98 · 05-05-2022, 01:49 AM

At least it's a small part that can be taken off the car

DarkPira7e · 11-28-2022, 01:22 PM

If you want a black de badged piece, I can send it to you. Managed to remove without damaging

soundman98 · 11-28-2022, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankherman

You must try vinegar. It will work for you.

but only if you rub it onto the car with a bucket of SPAM.

Sam86 · 01-08-2023, 07:35 PM

Might of been glue if it you aren’t the original owner. I bought a spare trunk and previous owner had also superglued the emblem on :/

Not a big deal as it’s such an easy part to remove, and small. Just sand it and get some paint match spray. Fill the emblem holes while you’re at it if you want a nice debadged look

04-30-2022, 11:52 AM	#1
economizer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Drives: 2015 FR-S, Ultramarine Location: Sacramento Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not sure what is on my paint, superglue? Hello, I removed all 4 emblems off my 2015 FR-S using a hair dryer/floss/goo gone. On the back emblem, there's this super strong glue (Maybe superglue? idk) that nothing will take it off. I've even used nail polish remover and it didn't take it off. I have an auto body friend who's never seen it either... Any suggestions? -Thanks Also, sorry, Dunno why my attachement is upside down. Attached Images

04-30-2022, 12:19 PM	#2
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	did the badge pull up the clear coat? __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

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Decep Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10 Location: CA Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 172 Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thats what it looks like to me. __________________ 2013 FR-S 10 Series ~75k (SOLD) RCE SS-1 Coilovers Corsa Catback Edelbrock Supercharger installed @ 50k

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Decep Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10 Location: CA Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 172 Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's a sigh of relief then. I would try some mineral spirits, maybe some laquer thinner in extremely small dabs and amounts. Or take it to a pro. __________________ 2013 FR-S 10 Series ~75k (SOLD) RCE SS-1 Coilovers Corsa Catback Edelbrock Supercharger installed @ 50k

05-05-2022, 01:49 AM	#11
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04-30-2022, 06:28 PM	#4
economizer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Drives: 2015 FR-S, Ultramarine Location: Sacramento Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought that at first, but its raised when you feel it, like braille. Stops when your finger nail hits it.

04-30-2022, 08:12 PM	#6
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humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,070 Thanks: 29,145 Thanked 32,209 Times in 16,577 Posts Mentioned: 709 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Maybe try alcohol -

11-28-2022, 01:22 PM	#12
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Sam86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: VIC Posts: 378 Thanks: 108 Thanked 101 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Might of been glue if it you aren’t the original owner. I bought a spare trunk and previous owner had also superglued the emblem on :/ Not a big deal as it’s such an easy part to remove, and small. Just sand it and get some paint match spray. Fill the emblem holes while you’re at it if you want a nice debadged look

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