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    Removing residue from dealer sticker

    Hey everyone! I'm looking for help on the best way to remove the residue from the dealer advertisement I peeled off my car. From what I've research on here, it seems that the 3M adhesive remover is the best option, but I wanted to see what other recommendations everyone had. Thank you!





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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    Goof off works great to dissolve adhesive residues and can be found at pretty much any hardware store.

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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    I used a heat gun and CarPro's Tar X to remove the adhesive from my car. Used a little polish afterwards since my fingernail caused a little marring.

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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    I just used some warm soapy water and my nail when I peeled the dealer logo off my Grand Cherokee. Then polished/resealed that area. Came out perfect.
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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    The first thing I did before leaving the dealer was peel their decal off. Lucky for me it was a solid square, and nothing left behind.

    On ones that leave stuff behind I soak it with warm soapy water and rub off with a MF. If any more is still their I use Goo Gone.
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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    I have one in the window but its from the manufacture regarding about warning
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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    heat gun/hair dryer to heat it up, peel it off then use Maxx Solv, Prep-All or any prep solvent on a blue paper shop towel to wipe away the residue. you might need to soak the towel and press it against the residue for a minute so it softens things if it has been there for a while.
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    Re: Removing residue from dealer sticker

    3M Adhesive Remover will work great for this project. Goo Gone is also very effective.

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    Thanks for all the Info everyone. I'm going to try goo gone first and if that doesn't work, I'll order the 3m spray.


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    With the goo gone, don't just spray it on. Spray or pour it onto a cloth or paper towel and hold that onto the area. Let it sit there if you can, or just keep it pressed up against the car. Let it really soak in for a while.

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