I don't think a heat gun could mess up the paint unless you set it there for 10mins or so. I took all the stickers off our company trucks at work and the paint got hot enough you couldn't touch it with your hand.

 

I debadged mine back in the fall. And since this is a common question on many sites, I figured I would post exactly how I did it. I have read every post about it I could find before deciding on which route I would go. What I did worked great and took less than 1 1/2 hours from start to finish.

This method is not the cheapest method, but it is fast and easy.

Items Needed:
1. Drill
2. 3M Stripping Wheel (Bought at Napa for about $33)
3. 3M All Purpose Adhesive Remover (Bought at Napa for about $15)
4. Turtle Wax polishing compound or other type of swirl remover/compound
5. Car Wax of choice
6. 30lb to 50lb Spider Wire Braid fishing Line (I had some already but it is usually $10-$12 a spool)
7. Work Gloves
8. Cotton shop rags for cleaning and waxing (can use wax pads and bonnets if you want for the polishing part)
9. Sanding block/sand paper

Method
1. While wearing the gloves (braid will cut easily) I used about 3-4 feet of braid and wrapped it around each hand 3-4 times so I could keep a good grip on it. This left about 12-18 inches of line between my hands to cut the emblem off with. I would just place it behind the emblem and pull and saw and it cuts the emblem right off without damaging the paint. I did try to make sure the braid was more toward the outside (emblem side) with the goal of leaving the foam on the paint, instead of trying to cut the foam away with the emblem from the paint. I figure that would be less likely to scratch the paint if the braid didn't touch it at all. Some people use fishing line but it will need to be probably 20lb or up. I broke the 30lb braid 4-5 times on the large ram emblem on the tailgate, so it will need to be strong. It only takes 15 to 20 seconds to remove the entire Ram 2500 logo, so it is quick.

2. Place the 3M Stripping wheel in the drill. Be sure to read the directions on the wheel. I used a sanding block to take the rough edge off of the Stripping wheel and to make sure it was not out of round so it would be smooth. This wheel is designed just for this purpose and is safe on the paint.

3. Place the stripping wheel against the foam and adhesive and go to town. It peels it right off and it is safe for the paint as long as you follow the directions. I had no problems and it peels the adhesive and foam off quickly. You will have a build up foam, glue, and wheel material that you can wipe off with a rag. After wiping it, I then touch up any spots that I missed the first time. It will amaze you at how quick this wheel removes this stuff.

4. Once the foam and most of the adhesive is removed. I used the 3M All purpose adhesive remover on a rag to wipe off the rest of the adhesive that I missed with the wheel. It is safe for the paint on our trucks, but does warn to make sure the paint is cool.

5. Once you are through with the above steps, you should not have any residue left. You will probably see some "ghosting". The interesting thing that I found out was that you couldn't see it from every angle. So you may have to look kind of hard to see it. I used the Turtle Wax polishing compound (some people recommend Mcguires Swirl Remover) on a soft cloth very lightly in a circular motion over the area to remove the emblem ghost areas. It doesn't take a whole lot of pressure, and be sure to use plently of polish. You will be a little more likely to scuff it with the mild abrasives if you bear down real hard or let the cloth get too dry. Wait a minute and once the polish dries, remove it with a clean cloth. Repeat as needed until all of the ghosting is gone.

6. Once the emblems are gone and the ghosting is removed with the polishing compound and you are satisfied with the look. Wash the areas real well and apply a coat of wax of your choice.

This is how I debadged mine. My truck was parked in a garage out of direct sunlight. I don't know if it matters but it helped keep the paint cool. Some people use heat to remove the badges. I guess it is a judgment call. You don't need heat with this method. It worked well for me and I would do it exactly the same if I had to do it again. I hope this helps someone else. If any one finds flaw in my method or suggestions for improvement, please post it up for the good of all. Tacsavage

 

I think plain old dental floss works better that fishing line. The added bonus is your hands will get Minty!