De badgin-removing rubi decals

[TS2016]

So, not my first time removing decals, but this time I took notes and compared 3 products.
Blow dryer to remove the decals; my heat gun gets too hot. This job was on a 2026 Rubi on the road for 6 months.

Goo gone useless
3m remover is average
99% Isopropyl is less than average
Goof Off works the best, but it's probably the harshest on the paint.
Let the product sit on the residue for 3 to 5 minutes.
Rub off with Microfiber
Don't use plastic scrapers or metal blades, obviously.

After removal, clean with isopropyl and water.

Then bring the luster back with a finishing glaze and microfiber. If you scratched it, use a swirl remover with microfiber.
Then seal it with some wax.

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[Kracka]

PB Blaster works really well too.

 

[garyji]

I used WD-40. A little more work, but totally safe for the paint.

G.

 

[Vinman]

Using a heat gun from the inside of the hood separates the glue from the hood instead of from the decal when used from the outside. Leaves virtually no residue afterwards.

 

[Stetson]

Using a heat gun from the inside of the hood separates the glue from the hood instead of from the decal when used from the outside. Leaves virtually no residue afterwards.

Clever!

 

[kah.mun.rah]

Park it in the sun on a 90 degree day for a few hours and they will peel right off. If there is any residue left you can wipe it off with hand sanitizer.

 

[roojacksid]

Park it in the sun on a 90 degree day for a few hours and they will peel right off. If there is any residue left you can wipe it off with hand sanitizer.

Interesting. It will hit a hundred in a month or so here - it should be easy then.

I bought solid matte black Rubicon decals to replace my black w/red factory Rubicon decals. I also got all black replacements for the Jeep badges and the trail rated badge. I also plan to rattle can paint the the hooks.

 

[aeonixx1001]

Park it in the sun on a 90 degree day for a few hours and they will peel right off. If there is any residue left you can wipe it off with hand sanitizer.

Thats exactly what I did, I live in Phoenix. I just parked outside for an hour and peeled them right off. took a little polish (although I didnt have to) and cleaned it all up.

 

[croppz]

For removing residue I skip the goo gone and other chemicals these days and use a 3m eraser wheel. It’s amazing and safe on the paint.

 

[Industrialwrench]

The jeep looks so much better with the decals removed. I used heat also. It was my very first Mod.

 

[aeonixx1001]

Every vehicle I have ever owned was de-badged straight away. If they want to pay me to advertise, well Ok then....

 

[aionon]

I didn't have much difficulty with the hood decals, it was the badges in front of the two doors that were a nightmare. The only thing that worked for me was Gtechniq W7 Tar and Glue Remover.

 

[Plasmadaddy]

Eraser wheel takes them right off including the glue with literally zero effort and no damage to paint at all.

 

[Reflektr]

For stubborn badges, it’s hard to beat braided fishing line. I prefer 20# IzorLine myself, but anyways - Yeah

Just bake it in the sun and floss behind it with the fishing line. A rubber wheel or some mild adhesive remover should take care of the residue.

 

[Terrymo]

Rubicon decals, and OEM badges removed the first month of owning it. Deleted the antenna and used satin black trail rated badges. Whenever possible aftermarket badging deleted or blacked out.

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