Removing car dealer stickers.

[akj]

I've started doing all used car work for the new Honda dealer and being a one man operation and new to detailing I HAVE to say if it was not for this forum and the GREAT people at ag I would definitely be thinking I've bitten off more than I can chew. Thank you everyone.

Here's another question I wanna clear up before I run into this problem.
His used cars will surly have other dealers stickers on them and I'm sure they're not wanted.
So what's the safest, easiest, & fastest way to remove these?
And I assume this would be done before polishing.
Also I may need to know how to apply his dealers stickers. Is there a certain process to this as well?

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[CM8 6MT]

I had really good luck removing stickers/decals with Goo Gone. Just dont use it on plastic!

I used to work at a dealer as a tech, usually the sales people would apply the stickers but I would say when applying them just make sure the surface is clean.

[Fishincricket]

An eraser wheel on a a drill works well on painted surfaces..

[akj]

What's an eraser wheel?

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[Fishincricket]

What's an eraser wheel?

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3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498 (http://www.autogeekmobile.net/3m-stripe-off-wheel-07498.html)

Sorry, it's called a "strip off wheel"

[Vaipulu]

.... I thought it was called magic eraser... Heat gun, credit card. Buff after.

[RedXray]

Heat gun or warm panel from the heat of the sun.

As an autobody painter I always have gallons of enamel reducer on the shelf. It's a perfectly safe solvent for cured BC/CC, Lacquer, Enamel and Urethane finishes. Removes the sticky residue without me having to buy products like goo gone.

[VWGLI]

3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498 (http://www.autogeekmobile.net/3m-stripe-off-wheel-07498.html)

Sorry, it's called a "strip off wheel"
Very effective tool.
Use this very carefully if the sticker is on a plastic bumper cover.
It also burns textured plastic in an instant.
Best used on a pneumatic drill.

[Carlo0096]

I used a heat gun on my last new truck. It only takes a little heat and you can peel them off.

[cardaddy]

An eraser wheel on a a drill works well on painted surfaces..


Heat gun or warm panel from the heat of the sun.

As an autobody painter I always have gallons of enamel reducer on the shelf. It's a perfectly safe solvent for cured BC/CC, Lacquer, Enamel and Urethane finishes. Removes the sticky residue without me having to buy products like goo gone.

NAPA has an alternative to the 3M wheel that cost about 1/3rd as much. I picked one up back in January and it works like a charm. Removed 15 year old pinstriping from my kids 4Runner that just wasn't coming off any other way.

As for 'any other way'... YES first I'd say try a heat gun and a credit card or a plastic razor blade. Then Goo Gone, mineral spirits, etc. Follow that with some localized buffing, even by hand will do to clean it up a bit.

[Jrocket]

I heat with a blow dryer for about 5 minutes. lightly pick a corner and pull up.

then use goo gone. wash off and then claybar area and go about detailing as usual..

[JAF06SE]

I always use the pressure washer. Aim it sideways at the sticker and usually blows it off easily and quickly. A trick I learned when my brother used to detail cars for one of the local Chevy dealers in high school.

[OMRebel]

Try a clothes steamer.


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[Kyle@PrecisionPolish]

The heat gun and goo gone combo works great. As mentioned above DO NOT get it on plastic trim it will make the color fade.

[Gurge]

I use my steam cleaner to really heat the sticker and adhesive (vx5000). then get it started with a plastic razor blade. reheat and usually you can peel it away if you repeat this

The remaining adhesive can be steamed off or I've used a towel dampened with tarminator. If I use any tarminator I steam once more to rinse it well. Then I always finish it off with sprayway

CAUTION: Do not heat the glass to much with the steamer. You can crack it. I've learned my lesson though.

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