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11-19-08, 01:56 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V  | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida | | | "V" emblem replacement
Hey group,
I am swaping out older-faded emblems for new OEM "V" emblems.
While trying to remove the rear emblem yesterday, it gave me a bit of a fight and I broke the corner piece off with still a large amount of the emblem still attached.
Not sure if this is a detailer question or directed towards those that have replaced general emblems but is there an easy way to accomplish removing this from the car without any worry to the finish?
I would rather keep the other two older emblems intact if possible.
I can get the sticky residue off with Goo Gone or similar once the emblems are removed.
Advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
~ Grendel_Blitz
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11-19-08, 02:22 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 PLATINUM CTS-V | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEMPE, AZ Age: 24 | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
heat gun.. get them emblem nice and hot and slowly peel it up. I removed emblems on every vehicle I have owned. |
11-19-08, 02:28 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): Cadillac cts-v | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: issaquah | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
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Originally Posted by 814V  heat gun.. get them emblem nice and hot and slowly peel it up. I removed emblems on every vehicle I have owned. | Exactly what you should do. |
11-19-08, 02:33 PM
|  | How YOU doin? Cadillac(s): 2007 SRX (Previously 04 CTS-V) | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Over here. No, not there. | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
Don't get it too hot or you can burn the paint. Warm it up, then use dental floss or fishing line to take it off, followed by Goo-Gone. Also- before removing the old emblem, put some masking tape in a "box" around the emblem so you can easily place the new one in the proper location and straight.
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11-19-08, 03:27 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2005 Platinum CTS V with Black leather | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Jerzey | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
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11-19-08, 03:34 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V, Black | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern New Jersey | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
I used contractors solvent and a hairdryer, along with fishing line. Patience is key.
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11-19-08, 04:06 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
As always... great advice!
I will try the hairdryer and floss method tonight and see how it goes.
Thanks a million and see you all out on the board!
~ Grendel_Blitz
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11-19-08, 04:21 PM
|  | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
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Originally Posted by Grendel_Blitz ... I will try the hairdryer and floss method tonight and see how it goes. ... | Doing that might get you a date, too.
j/k
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11-19-08, 04:37 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 PLATINUM CTS-V | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEMPE, AZ Age: 24 | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
wow that was funny |
11-19-08, 05:53 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
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Doing that might get you a date, too.
| Yeah, I really set myself up for that one and I commend you for the wit. 
~ Grendel_Blitz (a.k.a. Neo Hygiene Guru)
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11-19-08, 05:58 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V | | | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
Instead of harsh chemicals, WD-40 will take the left over adhesive off. |
11-20-08, 10:29 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
Thanks gang. I worked on one last night and it worked well.
As mentioned... Patience is the key.
The hairdryer takes a bit of time to heat the backing well enough to pull the floss through.
It will happen but be patient.
All the best and thank for the advice!!!
~ Grendel_Blitz
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11-21-08, 04:32 PM
|  | Let Me See Your War Face!!! Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mile High Age: 29 | | | Re: "V" emblem replacement
Anyone want to buy a pair of them LS6 badges to replace the CTS on the rear and split the price with me for one? I think they're like 50 each when bought in 2's versus 60 each when bought individually.
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