update:: i tried using a bit on the back passenger side panel near the bottom. Since it was already fairly dark in color it was hard to notice but it DID turn it a darker black color. Now im not sure if it will stay since the plastic on the inside of the doors is a bit more slick i guess you could say, but later tonight ill try wiping it off with windex or something similar and see if it stays put.

 

mine came off easy i just used a little plastic scraper so i didnt hurt the paint and poped them off then i peeled off as much tape as i could then just cleaned the rest off....just taker ur time it isnt hard though

 

I vote for removing them, they look better without it.

 

Thanks for all the pics and tips. I think they definatley look better without the plastic.

 

Another easy way to remove badges and glued trim is by using a heavy fishing line and 'sawing' off the pieces. It doesn't leave much adhesive behind either.

 

i say take them off.. mine kinda fell off and riped some of them ( all ) then i got a 3M Stripe Off Wheel to get the rest off

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...gl8M71QGSNG3bl

 

x2^ That's what I used some were starting to fall of so i ripped of and used a M3 Eraser wheel.

 

I went to sears and mccoys and couldnt find the 3m stripe off wheel. I tried goo gone and wd 40 but that damn glue just wont come off! What other ways can i get that stuff off?

 

i just removed the trim from my xj...

i peeled quite a bit of the tape off with the moulding, but used a plastic scraper to get the majority of the rest of it off.

there was still a combination of sticky crap and liquid nails!? (previous owner obviously didnt know about trim tape)

the thing that worked for me was a paper towel and some laquer thinner.
what i did was use a soaked towel to dampen all the adhesive, then after letting it soak for a few, went back with another damp paper towel and scrubbed the heck outta the residue...
it took some elbow grease, but probably took a half hour tops.

also, the laquer thinner had no adverse reactions to the paint or clearcoat incase you were wondering!

 

I used black fusion paint on mine about a month and a half ago and they still look good. The can says its suppose to bond with plastic at the molecular level so in theory its not suppose to peel off.

 

+42 1/3 on the eraser wheel. I have debadged (3) vehicles by hand and finally got one of these. Expensive but love it.