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otruba_843
04-03-2013, 10:58 AM
I hate this dealership sticker on my car and forgot it was there. I want to take it off today. What do I need and whats the best way to remove this intricate lettering?

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j426/Jamison1996/88D5CA2A-FB90-48A1-908B-AAC570C2ABEB-6352-00000BC4EE99CDD3.jpg

Nate3420
04-03-2013, 10:59 AM
Heat it up with a blow dryer and slowly peel it off

otruba_843
04-03-2013, 11:08 AM
Heat it up with a blow dryer and slowly peel it off

What about removing the left over adhesive?

zmcgovern45
04-03-2013, 11:15 AM
My process is to heat it up just a bit so the adhesive is a little bit softer. Then spray with bug and tar remover. Then lightly remove the sticker with a plastic razor blade. I can usually get the majority of the adhesive off at this time as well. Any remaining adhesive is easy to get off with bug and tar remover and a soft microfiber towel.

Before:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/320537_230694013735392_1868959298_n.jpg

10 minutes later:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/549795_230695277068599_1818053627_n.jpg

otruba_843
04-03-2013, 11:19 AM
Looks like I got to go to advanced and get some bug and tar remover.

zmcgovern45
04-03-2013, 11:40 AM
Looks like I got to go to advanced and get some bug and tar remover.

It's a great product to have around.

JSou
04-03-2013, 12:00 PM
Same process I use. Heat gun, bug & tar remover or tarminator.

cardaddy
04-03-2013, 12:34 PM
Oh yeah, that one is easy. I've even pulled little ones like that off with my fingernails. Might try Goo Gone, and you can also use mineral spirits. Just make sure it's not a REAL razor blade! ;)

zmcgovern45
04-03-2013, 12:54 PM
ust make sure it's not a REAL razor blade! ;)
Haha good call... let me emphasize the word plastic razor!

http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/DI-Accessories-Plastic-Razor-Blade_742_1_m_3327.jpg

NickZ28
04-03-2013, 01:00 PM
My process is to heat it up just a bit so the adhesive is a little bit softer. Then spray with bug and tar remover. Then lightly remove the sticker with a plastic razor blade. I can usually get the majority of the adhesive off at this time as well. Any remaining adhesive is easy to get off with bug and tar remover and a soft microfiber towel.

Before:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/320537_230694013735392_1868959298_n.jpg

10 minutes later:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/549795_230695277068599_1818053627_n.jpg
:iagree: This process has worked for me on all of my vehicles. I hate those stickers...When I buy new, I always instruct not to have them put on or the deal is off. They're not paying us to advertise!

Nate3420
04-03-2013, 05:12 PM
Mineral spirits always is good to remove excess adhesive

otruba_843
04-03-2013, 05:57 PM
Got it off. It was really easy with the hair dryer. Just warmed it off and the sticker slid right off with me using my finger nail to catch the edge. Only problem I had was actually getting the little stickers of the paint. They would just slide around. I used Meg's APC+ and a cheap microfiber to get the adhesive off. It worked like a charm!

Thanks guys!

akj
04-03-2013, 05:59 PM
Got it off. It was really easy with the hair dryer. Just warmed it off and the sticker slid right off with me using my finger nail to catch the edge. Only problem I had was actually getting the little stickers of the paint. They would just slide around. I used Meg's APC+ and a cheap microfiber to get the adhesive off. It worked like a charm!

Thanks guys!

Glad to hear it was so easy.. I want to take mine off as well

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rustytruck
04-03-2013, 06:59 PM
Steam? I'm not sure I just bought my steamer and still learning what it can and can't do.

SilverRebel
04-03-2013, 07:16 PM
Will a steam cleaner heat it up enough to remove the sticker and adhesive?