How best to remove dealer decals?

"MarquetteLa" (marquettela) 07/19/2017 at 10:30 • Filed to: None

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I hate dealer decals & badges with a burning, fiery passion. The Mazdaspeed 6 I just bought has this decal on the trunk lid. How can I remove it without damaging the paint?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:33

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Cover it with a blip shift sticker.

McMike > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:35

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I like there to be a trace of the dealership on them.

It allows me to reach out and ask why these goddamn trunk stickers are still on the cars years after they left their lot.

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crowmolly > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:36

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https://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Off-Wheel/dp/B072T66N3P

Stapleface > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:36

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Heat gun/Hair dryer and a plastic scraper (or old credit card). Once it’s off, try some goo gone to get rid of the residual.

You might need to hit it with some mild rubbing compound. Well, I did anyway for when I purchased my Civic, and it was only on the car for about 3 weeks.

MarquetteLa > Stapleface 07/19/2017 at 10:38

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Thanks! I’ll give that a shot.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:38

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I’m curious as well...the dealer sticker on my Accent is getting very grotty looking. For reference, the off-white parts surrounding the logo and words used to be transparent...

MarquetteLa > crowmolly 07/19/2017 at 10:39

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Interesting. Pricey for something I’ll likely only use once, but it seems like it would get the job done. Thanks for the info.

MarquetteLa > McMike 07/19/2017 at 10:39

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Wow. I don’t think I have ever seen those stickers on cars out on the road.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:40

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I think you’ll need to heat up the decals using a hair dryer and then try to lift them up using an edge of sorts (like a credit card). You’ll probably need an adhesive remover as well.

There are a couple of people on Oppo who I think do a lot of car detailing: Rico gave me some tips on dealing with iron fallout on my white paint and may be able to offer some tips.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:40

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A bit of heat and a credit card, or finger nails. Then brake cleaner for glue residues. Depending how long it stayed on the car, polish to get the paint around the sticker to the same level than the paint under the sticker

404 - User No Longer Available > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:43

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I see them all the time on Venzas.

MarquetteLa > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/19/2017 at 10:44

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Yeah, that’s not a good look.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:44

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Textured Soy Protein > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:47

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The easiest way to remove a dealer sticker is to tell the dealer you want them to remove the sticker before you drive the car home.

McMike > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/19/2017 at 10:50

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Agreed, Venzas are the worst offenders.

These were taken by me.

....and these were taken by DeMuro and a few of his followers.

StoneCold > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:51

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I had the one on my Honda removed by a rival dealer in the area; they were happy to do it for free.

DutchieDC2R > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 10:54

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Hair dryer and a fishing line. The fishing line is sturdy enough and thin enough at the same time to pull behind the lettering, but will not break either.

I use Commandant Cleaner from Valma(or whatever its called in the US) to remove any residue.

gawdzillla > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 11:12

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i have one, works very well, used it more than that “once” i needed it for

Ssfancyfresh > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 11:17

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- heat: hair dryer will do

- plastic scraper: credit card

- duplicolor grease and wax remover: this is a paint safe(ish) solvent that can get rid of the adhesive residue.

McMike > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/19/2017 at 11:20

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Holy shit. A used Venza for sale at a dealership with the sticker still present.

http://www.hudsontoyota.com/detail-2015-toyota-venza-4dr_wagon_i4_fwd_le-used-16343149.html

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 11:23

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Nope!

Stapleface > McMike 07/19/2017 at 11:38

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I must say, I’m guilty of not removing the plastic “passenger airbag” thing they stick in to the dash. And I’ve had my car for 2.5 years.

McMike > Stapleface 07/19/2017 at 11:40

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At least you’re not this bad.

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CaptDale - is secretly British > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 11:55

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Easy Off and a plastic razor blade

MarquetteLa > StoneCold 07/19/2017 at 12:21

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Genius!

plak424 > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 12:31

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Just pull it off then use a solvent like rubbing alcohol to remove the adhesive. Could also use a heat gun to make it come off easier.

Pistol Whipped Cream > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 12:35

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I had the dealer do it when I bought the car. It wasn’t on there when we looked at the car then BAM, it was there. They took it off without much fuss.

MarquetteLa > Pistol Whipped Cream 07/19/2017 at 12:54

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I would do the same if I were buying a car from a dealer. Unacceptable.

MarquetteLa > Textured Soy Protein 07/19/2017 at 12:57

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If I had bought the car from the dealer, of course. This sticker has been on the car for 11 years.

Pistol Whipped Cream > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 13:51

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i’ve heard a blow dryer and a good soaking of goo gone will do the trick if they have been on there for too long there might be some slight paint discoloration.

Monkey B > Pistol Whipped Cream 07/19/2017 at 14:11

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yeah, that’ll do it. I use Xenit citrus cleaner from Stoner Products for getting glue residue off but Goof Off is more readily available. It won’t be discolored, it’s just the clear under the sticker has never been exposed. Some mild compound by hand generally will fix that.

Monkey B > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 14:15

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Just try pulling them off, starting the process with your fingernail. A little heat from a heat gun or hair dryer may help your plight...even in the sun on these hot days should be enough. Remove the sticky with some Xenit (or any other type of Goof Off etc.) then hand polish to get rid of the ghost.

Pro Tip: Getting them started and then pushing with your thumb works great.

Pro Tip: Avoid the first pro tip unless it’s the only thing that works as it produces a mean blister. Sometimes there is no alternative.

KevlarRx7 > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 14:32

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Wd40 then t cut

So Shiney. So Chrome! So Frunky > MarquetteLa 07/19/2017 at 16:27

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Get a heat gun. Blow-dryer is weak. Get the decal glue hot and gooey and use something like an old gift card to scrape the decal off. Something plastic is less likely to scratch the paint. Then once the decal is off use something like Goo-gone or Goo-off or any of those citric acid based cleaners to remove the glue. These also work well for removing pine tar.