Blue residue left by 3M tape

[polok1994]

Hi guys! just replaced the hideous kia logo on the back of the car and surrounded the logo with 3M blue tape to avoid scratches but when i removed the tape, there was this blue lining left by the tape. It's in the physical paint of the car as i can't physically scratch it off. I have tried meguiar's ultimate compound, isopropyl alcohol, goo-off and nothing has worked. Also, small heat bubble that I noticed most likely due to the heat gun, is there anything I can do to remove either of these?

tldr: blue marks left after 3M tape, can't remove plz help. Also, can heat damage be repaired with DIY stuff?

P.S. new to the car world

 

[MerlintheMad]

Welcome, "new to the [new] car world". (me too)

You've already tried more cleaners than I would have. I'm completed unbelieving that mere tape sticky would get into the clear coat. Isopropyl alcohol would remove any tape residue instantly. So, I wonder what is going on? If you got a heat bubble, that indicates overheating: it is possible that any tape residue got baked into the clear coat. Just a theory.

 

[JAI-STINGER]

Hi guys! just replaced the hideous kia logo on the back of the car and surrounded the logo with 3M blue tape to avoid scratches but when i removed the tape, there was this blue lining left by the tape. It's in the physical paint of the car as i can't physically scratch it off. I have tried meguiar's ultimate compound, isopropyl alcohol, goo-off and nothing has worked. Also, small heat bubble that I noticed most likely due to the heat gun, is there anything I can do to remove either of these?

tldr: blue marks left after 3M tape, can't remove plz help. Also, can heat damage be repaired with DIY stuff?

P.S. new to the car world

Wow, I was going to do the same thing by using this tape. I'm baffled how this would happen but I'm sure glad I read this thread! This is why I'm going to a professional. I'm taking Merlin's advice. I just hope the professional doesn't mess this up. Now my anxiety is returning.

 

[polok1994]

Welcome, "new to the [new] car world". (me too)

You've already tried more cleaners than I would have. I'm completed unbelieving that mere tape sticky would get into the clear coat. Isopropyl alcohol would remove any tape residue instantly. So, I wonder what is going on? If you got a heat bubble, that indicates overheating: it is possible that any tape residue got baked into the clear coat. Just a theory.

I put all the tape on after heating which is why i dont know if this is the cause either. Good theory though!

 

[polok1994]

Wow, I was going to do the same thing by using this tape. I'm baffled how this would happen but I'm sure glad I read this thread! This is why I'm going to a professional. I'm taking Merlin's advice. I just hope the professional doesn't mess this up. Now my anxiety is returning.

Ya unfortunately really sucks :/ it's really bothers me haha. Would definitely recommend a professional if you have no idea what you're doing and based this all off youtube videos like me

 

[MerlintheMad]

It seems that the only safe way to try this and not screw it up is to avoid heat altogether, use only floss or fishing line, and work a tiny spot at a time while pulling up on the line/floss at the same time as you pull inward and "sawing" back and forth: go slow and steady. If your main focus is keeping the floss/line off the paint near the badge, I don't see how you can go wrong. The heat helps, but is too risky, given the number of horror stories. Do the badge swap in the bright sun, in the warm seasons (don't rebadge in winter, unless you have access to a heated garage: then crank the heat up over 80F while working). You see, I'm planning this, even though I have no intention of doing it. Because, you never know. Intentions change. Sometimes abruptly.

 

[westcoastGT]

It seems that the only safe way to try this and not screw it up is to avoid heat altogether, use only floss or fishing line, and work a tiny spot at a time while pulling up on the line/floss at the same time as you pull inward and "sawing" back and forth: go slow and steady. If your main focus is keeping the floss/line off the paint near the badge, I don't see how you can go wrong. The heat helps, but is too risky, given the number of horror stories. Do the badge swap in the bright sun, in the warm seasons (don't rebadge in winter, unless you have access to a heated garage: then crank the heat up over 80F while working). You see, I'm planning this, even though I have no intention of doing it. Because, you never know. Intentions change. Sometimes abruptly.

NEVER a heat gun , in direct sunlight above 20C or with a subtle amount ot heat with a hair dryer ..............

 

[nhcowboy28]

NEVER a heat gun , in direct sunlight above 20C or with a subtle amount ot heat with a hair dryer ..............

No way. Only works on 68F

 

[westcoastGT]

No way. Only works on 68F

I'll buy you a convertion calculator !