Removing adhesive Cobra lettering inserts on rear bumper

moonlt · 05-05-2006, 09:31 AM

I have to remove the rear bumper "chrome finish" Cobra inserts that were on the car when I bought it. I believe it is a 3M adhesive product on the backing of the letters. What product do you recommend such that the paint will not be harmed. Thanks.

Scott 96Cobra · 05-05-2006, 12:18 PM

I can help you out ......

Get yourself some 30 pound test fishing line.

Carefully use it to slide in behind the letter. Try to cut it between the tape and the letter rather than the tape and the bumper to prevent scratches on the bumper.

You should now be able to use your thumb and push the tape along and it should roll up. If not GOO-GONE will remove it.

Good luck .....

mrpork · 05-05-2006, 01:53 PM

PLEX I SAY PLEX i know it sounds funny but go to your local paint store (automotive) and ask them for some plex it is a wax and grease remover but also works well with glue after your done just make sure to wax the area any questions just email me

venomous · 05-06-2006, 02:27 AM

The fishing line works, but use a hairdryer to heat up the adhesive!

mojo dad · 06-07-2006, 09:12 PM

I have 3M as a customer and I have sent an e-mail to my contacts there for their input. As soon as I hear back I will advise.

ausie · 06-11-2006, 12:42 PM

I was tempted to ask why you have to remove the letters. I am still curious anyway. Is there some legal issues or you just do not care for them?

moonlt · 06-12-2006, 01:28 AM

I bought the car from a guy who put them on. They're a bit gaudy for my taste, I'm more low key. And the wife keeps asking when they are coming off. I have to keep her happy --she's the one that lets me buy all my toys (Cobras, motorcycle, new BMW, guitars, et al).

05-05-2006, 09:31 AM	#1
moonlt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: east TN Posts: 13	Removing adhesive Cobra lettering inserts on rear bumper I have to remove the rear bumper "chrome finish" Cobra inserts that were on the car when I bought it. I believe it is a 3M adhesive product on the backing of the letters. What product do you recommend such that the paint will not be harmed. Thanks.

05-05-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
Scott 96Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75	I can help you out ...... Get yourself some 30 pound test fishing line. Carefully use it to slide in behind the letter. Try to cut it between the tape and the letter rather than the tape and the bumper to prevent scratches on the bumper. You should now be able to use your thumb and push the tape along and it should roll up. If not GOO-GONE will remove it. Good luck ..... __________________ §cott Ö1 Çoßra (formerly) 96Çobra Tons of mods ...... My Web Page - SHOW NGO S.W. Designs" Stainless Bumper Letters***Click Here!

05-06-2006, 02:27 AM	#4
venomous Polk County Redneck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Polk County, NC Posts: 557	The fishing line works, but use a hairdryer to heat up the adhesive! __________________ ~1995 "Rio Red" Cobra #3379 of 4005 2.2 Kenne Bell Blowzilla/ Flowzilla Supercharger (12# Boost), AFR 165 Aluminum Heads 61cc, TMoss Port Matched Cobra Lower, Trickflow 1.7 Roller Rockers, Crane 2031 Camshaft, 3/8" Intake Spacer, 60# Injectors, Accufab 75mm Throttle Body w/ Blank Spacer, DynoJet Wideband Commander, MSD Pro Billet Distributor, MSD Blaster Coil, SCT Big Mouth Meter BAF 2400, JLT Custom Cold Air intake, Deleted EGR/ Smog, Mac Chrome Radiator Pipes, Mac Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers, Mac O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster Cat-Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Ford Racing 3:73 Gears, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Cobra R Wheels Pro Dyno Tuned to 498 RWHP 497 RWTQ

06-07-2006, 09:12 PM	#5
mojo dad Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon Lake, Ohio Posts: 147	removing adhesive letters I have 3M as a customer and I have sent an e-mail to my contacts there for their input. As soon as I hear back I will advise.

06-11-2006, 12:42 PM	#6
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I was tempted to ask why you have to remove the letters. I am still curious anyway. Is there some legal issues or you just do not care for them? __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

05-05-2006, 01:53 PM	#3
mrpork SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rhode island Posts: 408	PLEX I SAY PLEX i know it sounds funny but go to your local paint store (automotive) and ask them for some plex it is a wax and grease remover but also works well with glue after your done just make sure to wax the area any questions just email me

06-12-2006, 01:28 AM	#7
moonlt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: east TN Posts: 13	I bought the car from a guy who put them on. They're a bit gaudy for my taste, I'm more low key. And the wife keeps asking when they are coming off. I have to keep her happy --she's the one that lets me buy all my toys (Cobras, motorcycle, new BMW, guitars, et al).

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