This guide covers emblem removal on a grey Tesla Model S to prepare the vehicle surface for wrap installation. Never wrap over your vehicle emblems. The video demonstrates the debadging process on the car to ensure a clean wrap job.
Removing the Emblem and Adhesive
To begin, take a length of fishing line and place it behind the emblem. Work the line back and forth in a sawing motion so all the adhesive pops right off the vehicle.
After taking the emblem off, adhesive residue remains on the car panel. Take an eraser wheel attached to a drill to start removing the leftover adhesive.
Protecting the Vehicle Paint
When using an eraser wheel for the first time, take it at a steady pace. Do not go too fast with the drill, because running it too fast can burn through your paint. Continue at an even speed until the residue clears completely.
After all the adhesive is gone, clean the surface to finish preparing the car. Once the area is clean, the vehicle is ready to wrap.
FAQ
How do you remove car emblems before wrapping?
Place fishing line behind the emblem and work it back and forth to pop the adhesive off. Then remove the remaining residue with an eraser wheel attached to a drill.
Can an eraser wheel damage car paint?
An eraser wheel can burn through your paint if you run the drill too fast. Keep the drill at a steady pace to clean the panel safely.
Should you wrap over car emblems?
You should not wrap over vehicle emblems. Remove the emblems, clear all leftover adhesive, and clean the area before installing film.