HELP needed (again)

Looks like a lot of new vehicle dealerships continue to glue/adhere their little advertising piece of plastic strip to the rear of vehicles they sell. I have one on my trunk lid and would sure like to remove it WITHOUT screwing up the paint or finish. Can someone please furnish a good reliable (SAFE/EASY -- EASY) method of removing these decals?? Don't say to get a new vehicle as this one only has 30 miles on it so far and I am pretty particular about having NO scratches/scrapes on my vehicles. Thanks for any "serious" suggestions.[Help]
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That's pretty obnoxious. Did you ask Phil Long to pay for the advertising space on YOUR vehicle or they'd have to remove their crap?

Ugghh I hate those.. I made them redo the paperwork and take off $1k when they failed to follow instructions when i explicitly told them to NOT put any dealership sticker or badging of any sort on my truck, that I wasn't getting a discount to advertise for them. Looks like I got a discount to advertise for them :)

Glad I did a final inspection when the 'detail' shop was done before I signed.

Heat gun and fishing line. Heat up the emblem/decal, what ever it is, then use the fishing line in a sawing motion to cut through the glue. Dwntal floss works also, but breaks alot eaiser.

Did you take it home already? I don't have any useful suggestions for removal after the fact.

The last two times I've bought a vehicle from a dealership, I insisted they remove their advertising before it leaves the lot. The last guy didn't want to do it and argued with me about it, but they change their tune pretty quickly when you start to get loud in a showroom full of potential customers. They can take it off in a matter of minutes.

Goof Off, maybe heat if needed just to get a corner off.

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Originally Posted by redneck122

Heat gun and fishing line. Heat up the emblem/decal, what ever it is, then use the fishing line in a sawing motion to cut through the glue. Dwntal floss works also, but breaks alot eaiser.

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Precisely what I was going to suggest.

Warm the sticker up with a hair dryer while peeling it off. Use rubbing alcohol with a microfiber cloth to remove any glue that is left over from the sticker. Dont use goof off it could damage the paint. (Leave a discolored spot on the paint)

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Originally Posted by DavieD55

Dont use goof off it could damage the paint. (Leave a discolored spot on the paint)

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Nope-I used it to remove some graffiti off my truck and no damage at all. [Beer]

Try WD-40 on an inconspicuous spot on the car to make sure it doesn't discolor - then soak the sticker and let it sit for 5 minutes... then gently take a plastic scraper to it.

Goo off, heat gun, and floss. [Beer]

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Originally Posted by StagLefty

Nope-I used it to remove some graffiti off my truck and no damage at all. [Beer]

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I would just be real careful with goof off though.

I've had good luck with a heat gun (blowdryer if you don't have a heat gun, just takes longer) and a plastic putty knife/scraper.

Look underneath to make sure there are no holes! Some dealer badges have holes underneath... When I bought a new car i told them specifically not to put their stickers on.

But if its truly just a sticker, goo gone should remove it.

Take it back to the dealership. and tell them that you just bought it. Ask them to take the damn thing off.

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Originally Posted by BlasterBob

Looks like a lot of new vehicle dealerships continue to glue/adhere their little advertising piece of plastic strip to the rear of vehicles they sell. I have one on my trunk lid and would sure like to remove it WITHOUT screwing up the paint or finish. Can someone please furnish a good reliable (SAFE/EASY -- EASY) method of removing these decals?? Don't say to get a new vehicle as this one only has 30 miles on it so far and I am pretty particular about having NO scratches/scrapes on my vehicles. Thanks for any "serious" suggestions.[Help]
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Take it back and ask to remove. I ask on all new cars I buy and say I won't take it unless it is gone. Sure they will do it for you![Beer]

I'll 2nd the heat gun. Has worked for me.

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Originally Posted by Delfuego

Goof Off, maybe heat if needed just to get a corner off.

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Sorry, I have "Goo Gone" not Goof Off. Goo Gone is supposed to be safe to plastics and vinyls.

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Originally Posted by StagLefty

Nope-I used it to remove some graffiti off my truck and no damage at all. [Beer]

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Stag, we are talking about paint, not rust.
[Muaha]

Used a heat lamp once, worked great.

I'd just tell the dealership to remove it. Otherwise hair dryer, floss, and goo gone.

Goo-B-Gone and a razor always worked for me. Go slowly and you won't scratch anything. Soak liberally.

Heat to get the sticker off and then VM&P naphtha ($7 a quart at Lowe's) to get the goo off. It'll make a gooey mess, but just keep using the naphtha and paper towels and it will eventually clean up.

I bought my Hyundai , and had an annoying dealership decals too.

I DO NOT have a heat gun.
I just parked the car at a 100+ F for 30minute , and just easily took it off. Hot water pressure washer works good too.

Back in late 90s , they use to use those cheap plastic plaque to do it. It was worse than decal.
Seems like higher end dealership mainly uses license plate frames these days.

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Back in late 90s , they use to use those cheap plastic plaque to do it. It was worse than decal.

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Those are put on using foam tape. Naphtha will remove them. Just soak it good, remove, and clean up the gooey mess with more naphtha.

Sure glad to see that I'm not the only one that insists the dealership remove those damn things! I'm not into advertising for anybody, I won't even wear Harley shirts anymore. Unless it's someone I like, I'll wear their stuff or their stickers.

just sell the truck and buy one with out the sticker ,[ROFL1]or put a co ar-15 sticker over it

Heat gun and then "bug and tar remover" (specifically made for auto paint)what the pros suggested to us.

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Originally Posted by redneck122

Heat gun and fishing line. Heat up the emblem/decal, what ever it is, then use the fishing line in a sawing motion to cut through the glue. Dwntal floss works also, but breaks alot eaiser.

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This. I de-badge all of my cars and this is what I always use.

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Originally Posted by BPTactical

Stag, we are talking about paint, not rust.
[Muaha]

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Ohhhhh-sorry missed my nap today [Stooge]

We used whats called the decal eraser when I worked at the dealer.
It's basicly a rubber buffing wheel that mounts on a drill or die grinder,I'm sure some of the auto parts stores that supply to dealers and shops have them.

heat it and peel it. just do not heat it too much or it will burn the paint. that is how you can tell a good detailer vs a bad one...if they burn the paint with a buffer.

they also make plastic razor blades that won't cut into clear coat and paint. that will help you scrape off the excess.

use a microfiber cloth and just work remaining adhesive off. I usually spray it with a wash n wax or nanowax spray as I am getting it off. put on a nice coat of wax over the spot when finished.

Blow dryer and mild solvent a heat gun gets too hot

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Originally Posted by funkfool

Try WD-40 on an inconspicuous spot on the car to make sure it doesn't discolor - then soak the sticker and let it sit for 5 minutes... then gently take a plastic scraper to it.

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this [Beer]

Just cover it with CO-AR15 stickers. LOL