i recently bought a 2005 ram to replace my original 2005 ram, old one had too many problems, i started to debadge it today and found alot of buildup on the paint under the badges. this truck is silver and the buildup is black. you can still see the lettering because of this buildup. what can i use or due to strip off this buildup without killing the paint.

 

also has anyone had the ram head under the tailgate handle be rivited on. i think mine is but im not shure and dont want to mess it up if it is. kept breaking my fishing line.

 

too remove as much buildup i used auto goo gone, meguiars clay bar

also not sure about the ram head. i havent heard much of these emblems being riveted on. im pretty sure its just 3m stripped on there. maybe others will chime

 

Pinstripe eraser wheel, will have the residue off in seconds...

 

+1 yeah the eraser wheel...i jumped ahead of that. i thought you already had known about that. my bad

 

Dodge has'nt used any Location holes in awhile(never riveted)You can get the eraser wheel at any local automotive paint supply store...D...

 

i used a prescription bottle to get it off mine.. you can use about anything to scrape it off finger nails, bottle cap, palm of hand, but just be careful

 

yeah i got an eraser wheel from one of the guys i work with, he used to be a body guy. also gave me some denatured alcohol to try to take the dirt/grime buildup off. gonna try it tonight to see if it works.

 

The back badge is just held on with 3m like the others to get the ghosting use some rubbing compound and then wax

 

i used fishing line to remove the badges and then an eraser wheel and meguires rubbing compound