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Old 06-09-2005, 09:32 AM   #1
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Removing dealer logo on back

What is the best way to remove the dealer logo that dealers put on the back of a car and trucks to show where you bought it? Thanks
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:35 AM   #2
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If it's a vinyl lettering type, I find your fingernail works best. It won't scratch the paint too easily. You just need to be careful not to get the vinyl caught underneath the nail- ouch!

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Old 06-09-2005, 09:41 AM   #3
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It's plastic.
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:56 AM   #4
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Park it facing the sun for a few hours, then use your finger nails.
Worked for me. Did it once in front of the dealer,he was mad as hell at me.

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Old 06-09-2005, 10:00 AM   #5
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Free advertising. I am sure you felt bad about making the dealer mad? NOT!! Thanks, I will try that.
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Old 06-09-2005, 10:09 AM   #6
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use a blowdryer or a heat gun, make it as hott as possible....it will then peel off easier....use alchohol or carb cleaner to wipe off the residue

i've done it several times....it will work for ya
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Old 06-09-2005, 10:30 AM   #7
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Thanks, sounds like heat is the answer. Maby a finger nail here and there. Thanks Guys
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Old 06-09-2005, 02:55 PM   #8
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It's how I took the one off of my Jeep right after I bought it. I've never been one for bumper stickers, either. No matter what your views on any subject are, it's bound to tee off someone on one side or the other. I don't need some wacko keying my vehicle because he doesn't like my bumper sticker. Plus, I prefer a cleaner look anyway.
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Old 06-09-2005, 05:54 PM   #9
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be careful not to burn the paint if using a heat gun also some of the dealer logos were riveted on which will leave you with some holes. yikes!
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Old 06-09-2005, 05:59 PM   #10
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If I knew of a dealer who riveted on ther logos, I would not buy from that dealer. None around here do that. I would just go to the next town. I will try not to get the paint too hot. Thanks
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM   #11
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Here's a common one that I didn't see...fishing line. Thread it behind the emblem, like you're trying to floss behind it.

Monofilament line won't scratch the paint, and will saw through the adhesive. Heat on the adhesive will help this method too.
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Old 06-11-2005, 07:07 PM   #12
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pre-emptive

Tell 'em when you're buying that each occurence will cost $500.00. Get it on the sales contract. Make them initial the addition.

I know that's not what you're asking, & it's been almost 20 years since I bought from a dealer, but that's just a pet peeve of mine.

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Old 06-11-2005, 09:16 PM   #13
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Dealer logos ?

Out in California if I were to buy a car/truck I would make the dealer remove the logo before even buying the vehicle !
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Old 06-11-2005, 11:49 PM   #14
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Hey, doesn't carb cleaner usually remove paint? Cause when I use carb cleaner and get it on paint it usually gets soft and comes off. Just wanting to make sure that you don't mess up your paint.
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