Most enthusiast are very proud of their cars, but often want to see a cleaner look on the rear of the vehicle. This can be accomplished by removing the badging. The following illustrte the process for badge removal. It's important to note that overtime paint will fade slightly due to UV exposure and grit caught on the edge of the badge can wear away at the clearcoat. The result is a faint outline of the badge after it has been removed. This is called ghosting. In the case of newer cars, this is generally not a problem, but on older vehicles it can be very obvious and impossible to remove.

Heat up the badge with a heat gun on lowest setting and pull fishing line behind the badge to separate the adhesive.

Remove remaining adhesive residue. Start by lightly heating the adhesive again and start at an edge rolling the adhesive on to itself with a thumb.

Remove remaining residue with a body prep solvent or tar remover by allowing the product to dwell to soften the adhesive before wiping with a towel

Finally, compound and polish the area to remove any scratches from grit that was behind the badge or instilled during the removal process.