How can I remove dealer decals

cwr1982 · 01-21-2010, 12:42 AM

I just got my Z about a month ago and need some tips on removing the dealership advertisement cleanly off of the back. What would be the best way to do this, of course without scratching the paint? Thanks

phelan · 01-21-2010, 12:47 AM

Getting rid of this dealer decal

then -> Removing Dealer Sticker

cwr1982 · 01-21-2010, 12:54 AM

Oh thanks...sorry didnt do a good enough search for it. Thanks again

j.arnaldo · 01-21-2010, 09:17 AM

OR, you can ask 'em to pay you a monthly fee for the advertisement!

SigPapa226 · 01-21-2010, 09:40 AM

The best is to tell them NO Decals, stickies or other advertisements are to be put on the car BEFORE you buy it. Thats what I do every time. It works.

PS - sometimes if you do it the first day, stick ons can be removed easily with finger nails without scratching the paint.

Ryan@IP · 01-21-2010, 10:16 AM

This stuff works wonders, even on decals that have been baked in the sun. Use with finger nails or very, very gently with a razor blade:

OldGuy · 01-21-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cwr1982

I just got my Z about a month ago and need some tips on removing the dealership advertisement cleanly off of the back. What would be the best way to do this, of course without scratching the paint? Thanks

I would go back to the dealer and have his professionals do it. That way, if there would be any paint damage, they will be responsible.

theDreamer · 01-21-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SigPapa226

The best is to tell them NO Decals, stickies or other advertisements are to be put on the car BEFORE you buy it. Thats what I do every time. It works.

PS - sometimes if you do it the first day, stick ons can be removed easily with finger nails without scratching the paint.

That is what I did, the car sat for one day actually, but it was the start of summer for Texas so I got home and they peeled right off. Went back the next day while cleaning it and made sure everything was gone.

FastJew · 01-21-2010, 08:51 PM

Use some fishing line and saw back n forth behind the emblem kinda like flossin your teeth. Works every time and no scratches.

Worst case you'll need a little adhesive remover to clean up what's left.

Oops...

Just looked at your pic. My technique only work on the big hideous plastic emblems some dealers stick on.

Your's just looks like vinyl letters. Peel off with your finger nail and just clean up any residue after.

mspeasl · 01-21-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cwr1982

I just got my Z about a month ago and need some tips on removing the dealership advertisement cleanly off of the back. What would be the best way to do this, of course without scratching the paint? Thanks

heat gun....................!

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SophiaZ · 01-21-2010, 09:27 PM

I took the stickers off with a heat gun ( just go across the spot for like 15 seconds and peel off) and Bug tar (to remove any stickiness leftover). No residue afterwards! Worked perfect! Bug tar takes off everything! Great for summer driving when you got bugs all pasted to your bumper

cwr1982 · 01-23-2010, 09:44 AM

ok thank you for all of the suggestions. I was able to just carefully peel each letter off with my fingernail, and then just clean up the residue. thanks!!!!

j.arnaldo · 01-23-2010, 10:27 AM

Will that "Dissolve It" damage the paint job?! Where'd you get it? WALMART? KMART? An auto parts store?

Ryan@IP · 01-25-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Will that "Dissolve It" damage the paint job?! Where'd you get it? WALMART? KMART? An auto parts store?

It has not damaged the paint job on any of my cars. It is a citrus based solution though, so use conservatively and be careful not to rub it into the paint. I find that a little goes a long way, and then the residue can be washed off with clean water. I have found it at Kroger and a few local auto parts stores. In my opinion, it works far better than similar "Goo-Gone" and other alternatives.

kannibul · 01-25-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I would go back to the dealer and have his professionals do it. That way, if there would be any paint damage, they will be responsible.

Exactly that.

I thank my dealer because they DON'T sticker the cars. Their solution - license plate frame.

Good enough - easily swaped out too.

01-21-2010, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Getting rid of this dealer decal then -> Removing Dealer Sticker __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

01-21-2010, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	The best is to tell them NO Decals, stickies or other advertisements are to be put on the car BEFORE you buy it. Thats what I do every time. It works. PS - sometimes if you do it the first day, stick ons can be removed easily with finger nails without scratching the paint. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

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Ryan@IP Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 187 Drives: 04 BMW 330i ZHP Rep Power: 283	This stuff works wonders, even on decals that have been baked in the sun. Use with finger nails or very, very gently with a razor blade: __________________ Ryan at Injected Performance Phone: (888) 465-7373

01-21-2010, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	Use some fishing line and saw back n forth behind the emblem kinda like flossin your teeth. Works every time and no scratches. Worst case you'll need a little adhesive remover to clean up what's left. Oops... Just looked at your pic. My technique only work on the big hideous plastic emblems some dealers stick on. Your's just looks like vinyl letters. Peel off with your finger nail and just clean up any residue after. __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads Last edited by FastJew; 01-21-2010 at 08:55 PM.

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cwr1982 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville, NC USA Posts: 7 Drives: 20009 Yellow 370z 6s Rep Power: 15	Oh thanks...sorry didnt do a good enough search for it. Thanks again

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j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	OR, you can ask 'em to pay you a monthly fee for the advertisement!

01-21-2010, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I took the stickers off with a heat gun ( just go across the spot for like 15 seconds and peel off) and Bug tar (to remove any stickiness leftover). No residue afterwards! Worked perfect! Bug tar takes off everything! Great for summer driving when you got bugs all pasted to your bumper

01-23-2010, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
cwr1982 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville, NC USA Posts: 7 Drives: 20009 Yellow 370z 6s Rep Power: 15	ok thank you for all of the suggestions. I was able to just carefully peel each letter off with my fingernail, and then just clean up the residue. thanks!!!!

01-23-2010, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Will that "Dissolve It" damage the paint job?! Where'd you get it? WALMART? KMART? An auto parts store?