I looked in the DIY links and didn't see anything that covers the GUNK left over from an emblem that was removed.

I've attached a pic and would happily use search for previous tips if someone would just clue me in as to what search term to use...or just tell me what product to buy that will remove this visible GUNK.

I've tried Goo Gone but that left what you see in the pic.

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If Goo Gone didn't remove it you will have to carefully wet sand and fully polish that area to remove the emblem shadow. That crap is literally embedded in the paint. I had the same problem when I removed the emblem on my 300E. I ended up just putting it back on.

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LOL!

I was afraid of that...

My roomate just recommended Lift Off so I may try that as well but will definitely give the wet sand/polish a run...if I can't get it off I may resort to a decal of some kind...like maybe a white one ...till I can look into tricking out the body.

Any suggestions on where to look for aftermarket AMG type upgrades for an 87 300TDT?

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Rubbing compound and a little elbow grease has worked will for me in the past on those.

If you are going to debadge it, just keep it off. Don't put emblems of what it's not (AMG, Sportline etc)

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1987 300TD 147,000 miles- Palomino leather interior, 1995 facelift and body cladding, E350 wheels, Rebuilt suspension and sport springs, rebuilt turbo, New Monarch injection pump and injectors....and the list goes on and on...

I tried some denatured alcohol today and it worked pretty well...will give it a full pass in a couple of days to see how much I can get off.

I only want to remove the 300TD and TURBO badges...leaving the standard circle version as is.

I am NOT looking for AMG (or any) badges. FWIW, that would be like slapping a Fender/Rickenbacker etc... badge on a Japanese copy...weak dude.

What I am looking for is parts that will make my 87 300TD T look sportier/more streamlined/sweeter looking etc...if parts like that even exist for this model.

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A cheap clay bar might work the residue out. It just takes off a layer very gradually.

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The TURBO badge is one of the best parts

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

Usually as any model year progresses- In this case, 87 to 95. Things are changed and enhanced to give it an updated look. Few body changes and a much nicer interior. Haven't gotten to the interior yet as mine is in good shape. You can pull most of them off any later model year (minus engine stuff)

On this wagon, I prefer the stlye of the face-lifted look; with some different MB wheels, grill, tint, and headlight wiper delete

With that said, I did like the pre-facelift look of my 3 series BMW (2000-2004?) better.

If you can find an AMG body kit (front and rear bumpers and side skirts) that would be cool too!

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1987 300TD 147,000 miles- Palomino leather interior, 1995 facelift and body cladding, E350 wheels, Rebuilt suspension and sport springs, rebuilt turbo, New Monarch injection pump and injectors....and the list goes on and on...

I like the grill on yours (although, with my body being white I think I'd like it black) but that would mean the entire hood needs replacing correct? Ain't gonna happen, at least for a long time.

The side front lights look a little off to me...the color seems yellow and offset from the main headlamp, at least at that angle.

I'm powder coating my stock "15 hole" (for lack of real name) rims and looking to add chrome lug nuts to set them off a bit.

I'd at least like to "see" something like that and visualize it...not sure if it exists for this model but I'll start looking. Seems like there are a lot of knock offs to worry about so I probably won't go that far.

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It's not for everyone and that's cool. It must be the angle as it's perfectly straight. The corners are "smoked" a little vs. the very bright white/clear. There is an orange bulb in there too and a black rubber trim behind it that can be seen which is throwint it off. I may try the factory clear/orange style if I see them around

Anyway, you might be able to pick up a 94-95 hood with original grill. I got mine for $150, but had to paint it of course. If you are lucky enough it will already be white and just bolt it on. It can be from a sedan or wagon.

Love to see it with the coated wheels you are doing. Post some pics

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1987 300TD 147,000 miles- Palomino leather interior, 1995 facelift and body cladding, E350 wheels, Rebuilt suspension and sport springs, rebuilt turbo, New Monarch injection pump and injectors....and the list goes on and on...

I'm just really OCD on stuff being even/matching so the off color would drive me nuts.

I will definitely post pics of her once these recent mods are completed. I think I'm going with chrome lug nut covers and not sure on the wheel caps yet...would like to use the black carbon fiber style but they'd probably get stolen.

I may take a look around for the hood...it would have to be perfect as is and match the existing paint...probably not likely.

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Some light rubbing compound will take that off no problem.

Just keep rubbing until it starts to come off, then STOP. You don't want to overdo it on the first shot.

Once you have taken off most of the outline (ie. stop at the point where the outline is still barely there), wipe off and polish the trunk lid area you are working on. Then carefully look and rub with a much smaller amount of compound, in steps until it is all gone (wipe off, rubbing compound, wipe off, examine, repeat..)

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'83 300SD 335,000km (207k) mi SOLD
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'86 300SDL 356,000km (220k mi) SOLD
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'90 300SL 140,000km (87k mi) SOLD
'01 S430 260,000km (161k mi) SOLD
'03 SL500 167,000km (104k mi) SOLD
'07 S550 4MATIC 235,000km (146k mi) SOLD
'07 GL320 CDI 4MATIC 348,000km (215k mi)
'13 GL350 BlueTec 4MATIC 170,000km (105k mi)
'14 SL550 72,000km (43k mi)

Instead of rubbing compound you might want to try polishing compound first because it's less aggressive. Switch to rubbing compound if the polishing compound isn't aggressive enough to remove the adhesive. Regardless finish the job with polishing compound so as not to damage the paint finish.

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