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Have a client which decided to try a DIY replacing his Mercedes emblems and managed to get gorilla glue all over the place and has been cured for about 72 hours now. What is the best plan of attack to remove this Thanks
 
I think you'll most likely cause more damage trying to remove it. If it were me I wouldn't take the job on. Gorilla glue is crazy strong, even semi permanent
 
Definitely dont want to do more damage I was able to level it down a bit but seems almost like it etched the paint my next step was to wet sand a bit to see if I can't smooth it out a little more
 
Docpeanut said:
I think you'll most likely cause more damage trying to remove it. If it were me I wouldn't take the job on. Gorilla glue is crazy strong, even semi permanent
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:iagree::iagree::iagree:don't do it....................
 
I would try to contact the manufacturer of the glue and see if there is something that they recommend to help remove it safely.
 
Check the recommendations from manufacture and it looks FUBAR
 
Hate to pass up a challenge but I guess in this case better play it safe than pay$$ by being sorry
 
Sometimes stupid is expensive, other times painful, the customer is most likely facing a complete stripping and repaint.
 
C4 will remove the emblems.

But not without damaging the paint. And the front end, the back end, the garage, and all the cars parked on the street.

I would suggest that you have the customer contact Gorilla when they open tomorrow.
 
Is be worried that trying to remove the glue would also remove some clear or paint.
 
I second, or third, contacting the manufacturer to find out what they recommend before trying anything. Let your client know also that 3M has an adhesive designed specifically for emblems and trim. They sell it at a bunch of places like parts stores, and I think Walmart.
 
Kams229 said:
Check the recommendations from manufacture and it looks FUBAR
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I am sorry I should have specified I meant you should call them. Sometimes they have a chemist on staff that can answer questions. Might help might not but worth a try.
 
I don't know of any solvent that'll remove it once it's cured...
maybe some RC glow-fuel. :dunno:

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Why not turn the table:
Try hitting it with a piece of Samsonite luggage!! :D


Bob
 
ShaunD said:
I second, or third, contacting the manufacturer to find out what they recommend before trying anything. Let your client know also that 3M has an adhesive designed specifically for emblems and trim. They sell it at a bunch of places like parts stores, and I think Walmart.
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I think it was one of those to many beers I can do it projects
 
I've used gorilla glue, it foams around the outside. The emblem is now metal. Can you cut the foam with a razor and use touch up paint to doctor? A new hood, yeah, trunk lid, yeah, remembering what you did every time he gets in, priceless. Lots of sympathy at low cost can get you a lifetime customer.
 
Any updates on it?? I was think heating it up but I would try to call gorilla glue
 
MADPride said:
I've used gorilla glue, it foams around the outside. The emblem is now metal. Can you cut the foam with a razor and use touch up paint to doctor? A new hood, yeah, trunk lid, yeah, remembering what you did every time he gets in, priceless. Lots of sympathy at low cost can get you a lifetime customer.
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:jawdrop:

Wetsand the junk off when all else fails
 
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