How to remove badges

Stuck on type

First of all, ignore all the people who recommend using screwdrivers, hair dryers and heat guns.

These will all damage your paintwork.

However, one thing that does work without any chance of damage is the fishing line/dental floss technique.

Lotus have kindly considered this technique when they were designing the build quality of their cars. They left a small gap all the way around the badge through which you can pull taught a length of nylon fishing line.

With a sawing action back and forth, the line will easily cut through the black silkoflex adhering the badge. The line may snap a few times - and you'll have to continue using a bit more. Work slowly though and without any bling rings on your hand and there'll be no risk to your paint work.

Eventually, you'll be through and the plastic faded badge will fall to the ground.

Next you have to remove the silkaflex. The best method for this is pulling at it gently, as it stretches and comes away in clumps. Failing this, you'll need to rub away at it with a finger or thumb nail.

Once the silkaflex is all gone, all you are left with is a bit of sticky glue on your car. This is best removed with a bit of Meths or tar remover etc.