Non-destructive emblem removal?
The recent thread on trim paint lead me to a related question. If pulling parts, masking off the chrome, and then painting with trim paint is the way to go (and it makes sense, but will be time-consuming for sure!), then here's a question.
The original "Stingray" emblems for my year, 1970, were secured using adhesive. The posts don't have speed nuts, and thank goodness over the years nobody put any on, too. So what's the best way to remove these emblems without destroying them or the adhesive backing/substrate? Goo Gone, perhaps?
Then, assuming they came off and I was able to repaint them properly, any preferences for new adhesive? 3M spray adhesive, maybe? Something better suited to weather? It's not that I want weather, but better to plan ahead than lose one of these original parts. Washing must be considered, too.
What I don't want to do is, obviously, break one in half. But I also want to preserve the adhesive backing. It doesn't appear very thick to me, and if when I get them off it's just double-sided tape, then I'll find a way to cut new and replace it. But if the backing is some sort of foam-based thing, like I had on my 1976 years ago, then I want to preserve that.
I may have to wait to disassemble the car itself (building new garage), but things like this I can restore now. It would be fun to at least do something constructive towards getting it back on the road, even if cosmetic.
The original "Stingray" emblems for my year, 1970, were secured using adhesive. The posts don't have speed nuts, and thank goodness over the years nobody put any on, too. So what's the best way to remove these emblems without destroying them or the adhesive backing/substrate? Goo Gone, perhaps?
Then, assuming they came off and I was able to repaint them properly, any preferences for new adhesive? 3M spray adhesive, maybe? Something better suited to weather? It's not that I want weather, but better to plan ahead than lose one of these original parts. Washing must be considered, too.
What I don't want to do is, obviously, break one in half. But I also want to preserve the adhesive backing. It doesn't appear very thick to me, and if when I get them off it's just double-sided tape, then I'll find a way to cut new and replace it. But if the backing is some sort of foam-based thing, like I had on my 1976 years ago, then I want to preserve that.
I may have to wait to disassemble the car itself (building new garage), but things like this I can restore now. It would be fun to at least do something constructive towards getting it back on the road, even if cosmetic.
I'll get up close and see. Based on the rest of the body, I'd be surprised if they weren't original. That said, some kid could've stolen them back in the day and then the owner had them replaced. They're at least 4-prong...
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