Dealer sticker removal

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travish316

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Anyone have any good suggestions on how to remove the dealer sticker they put on the back of their vehicles? Thanks..
 
Use a hair dryer to heat it up and slowly peel it back. If it's a plaque type you can use dental floss to work behind it.

You can remove remaining residue with 3m's adhesive remover or I have had good luck with WD-40.

Depending on how old the car is when you remove the sticker there might be a difference in the color of the paint.

Good luck
"J"
 
and to add what Jay said too, if you have Goo-Gone around, that works very well with a terry towel. I would also suggest polishing afterwards over where the logo was even if it is an 03'.

All in all, it is pretty easy and something I run across monthly. Toothpicks work well too for vinyl lettering. If you have a heat gun as well, that makes the process a little bit faster.

Best of luck, and hope it comes out well for you.
 
jaybs95 said:
...If it's a plaque type you can use dental floss to work behind it.
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I usually use monofilament line (fishing line) to remove badges. I cut two pieces of 1/4 inch wood doweling, notch each piece and tie in a length of the filament line. The dowels give me something to hold onto whileworking with the line....so the line doesn't cut into my fingers!
 
Secret Chimp said:
I usually use monofilament line (fishing line) to remove badges. I cut two pieces of 1/4 inch wood doweling, notch each piece and tie in a length of the filament line. The dowels give me something to hold onto whileworking with the line....so the line doesn't cut into my fingers!
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Great tip! Thanks!
 
also be very carefull with the hair dryer. They usualy don't get THAT hot, but you can burn the paint if you are too close and in one spot too long.
 
I've found that a plastic putty knife, plenty of QD spray (or soap & water) for lubrication, and a bit of heat are the perfect tools. I tried floss once and just couldn't get the right leverage without making my fingers hurt. The putty knife is perfect for badging, molding, and vinyl letters. Decals seem to the the hardest - at least to get started - and I've found nothing better than the nail on my index finger.

Goo gone is perfect for adhesive residue, and a paint cleanser of some sort may be needed for particularly stubborn adhesive stains. I keep a trusty old bottle of Meguiar's cleaner wax around just for this purpose. Definitely protect the area with your favorite wax/sealant afterward.

Take care,
Jerry
 
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