Removing Trunk Badge Residue
 

When I got my SDL, both badges on the trunk lid had fallen off (they were stored in the trunk). The problem is that there is a residue left on the paint from where they sat (see picture). I have the 3M tape to reinstall them, but want to get the old residue off first.

Suggestions that won't ruin the paint in the process? I can't seem to get a definitive answer from Googling that involves removing old dried out crusty glue residue.

Removing Trunk Badge Residue
 

Ive used goo gone from home depot to soften the adhesive and gently scraped mine off. There was a lot of imbedded dirt in mine so I took my time. Held the softening agent on it with a rag until it was soft enough to remove with and old card.

Cleaner wax removed the evidence. I suggest measuring where it was before starting. I didnt.

Goo Gone definitely helped. I removed all that was coming off, that stuff was BAKED in place. All that's left is a slight shadow and it's smooth - can't feel it running a finger across it, so I'll say that's "good enough".

Next warm day I'll reattach the emblems and be happy with it

Happy it worked out for you.

Certainly puts me a step closer to letting other motorists know what they're following :P