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86swb · 06-09-2005, 09:32 AM

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

KShortell · 06-09-2005, 09:35 AM

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!

Good luck!

86swb · 06-09-2005, 09:41 AM

It's plastic.

Big Blue · 06-09-2005, 09:56 AM

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.

John

86swb · 06-09-2005, 10:00 AM

Free advertising. I am sure you felt bad about making the dealer mad? NOT!! Thanks, I will try that.

bigarmzz · 06-09-2005, 10:09 AM

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

86swb · 06-09-2005, 10:30 AM

Thanks, sounds like heat is the answer. Maby a finger nail here and there. Thanks Guys

KShortell · 06-09-2005, 02:55 PM

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.

milehightoyz · 06-09-2005, 05:54 PM

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!

86swb · 06-09-2005, 05:59 PM

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

Earl Filter · 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM

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.

PhilaTruck · 06-11-2005, 07:07 PM

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.

-Todd

BALDMIKE · 06-11-2005, 09:16 PM

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 !

**Green Machine** · 06-11-2005, 11:49 PM

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.

06-09-2005, 09:32 AM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	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 __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2005, 09:35 AM	#2
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	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! Good luck! __________________ Semper Paratus

06-09-2005, 09:41 AM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	It's plastic. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2005, 09:56 AM	#4
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	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. John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

06-09-2005, 10:00 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Free advertising. I am sure you felt bad about making the dealer mad? NOT!! Thanks, I will try that. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2005, 10:09 AM	#6
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	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 __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

06-09-2005, 10:30 AM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Thanks, sounds like heat is the answer. Maby a finger nail here and there. Thanks Guys __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2005, 02:55 PM	#8
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	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. __________________ Semper Paratus

06-09-2005, 05:54 PM	#9
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	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!

06-09-2005, 05:59 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	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 __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2005, 08:32 PM	#11
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	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. __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-11-2005, 07:07 PM	#12
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	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. -Todd __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

06-11-2005, 09:16 PM	#13
BALDMIKE Enormous Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CLOUD "9" Posts: 108	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 ! __________________ "79" Chevy Stepside 350/350 Check my Blog @ www.BaldMikesWorld.blogspot.com

06-11-2005, 11:49 PM	#14
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	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. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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