how long does it take for paint to fade

[gaz.d]

i want to remove the badges on my car and dont really want to be left with faded paint

its a '54 punto in murano blue, is it likely to be faded, well faded enough to be instantly noticeable

many thanks

 

[Ben R]

It shouldn't be faded at all mate. All modern cars are in basecoats & lacquers nowadays. Specially as manufacturers are moving to waterbased paints.

 

[gaz.d]

im guessing it be easy to remove

hot water or hairdryer over it and just pull back

what if im left with a bit of glue, how can i remove that

 

[Ben R]

The best way is with an old credit card or a CLEAN paint scraper(be very careful if using one of these!) If there's any backing left(badges are usually held on with mirror pads not glue) a decent panel wipe(isoprpyl alcohol) or cellulose thinners or turps(if using either of these have a secperate dry cloth to hand to rub off immediately) then just give it a wax.

 

[gaz.d]

ooo cheers

tomorrow will be an eventful day

 

[dave]

blues dont fade too bad anyway

 

[gaz.d]

blues dont fade too bad anyway

woohoo

 

[AppleSei]

Pity its a blue punto

 

[Ben R]

ooo cheers

tomorrow will be an eventful day

I actually forgot to say that WD40 might take off the backing too without ruining the paint as it's a general degreasent.

 

[Helz]

I got some tar remover stuff the other day and it does a lovely job of getting of sticky bits (and extra-runny primer)