Removing Dealer Sticker

MightyBobo · 04-09-2009, 09:45 AM

As a former detailer, I cant emphasize that you must be careful when removing these. A blow dryer, or even better, a heat gun helps greatly. Make sure your finger nails if you decide to use them, are nice and smooth or you'll be scratching that paint easily. A nice heat gun helps because it tends to curl the edges of the vinyl a bit, and you can just grab it and peel back.

Ace · 04-10-2009, 01:16 AM

I used a hair dryer to heat up the dealer decal. I then rubbed the edge on the decal with my finger/thumb to lift the decal a bit. I was then able to slowly pull the decal off while I was heating it with the hair dryer. There was some adhesive leftover on the vehicles so I used some Goo Gone to remove it. After my truck and car were done my thumbs almost fell off lol!

Amon · 04-10-2009, 02:04 AM

Hrm, after a second look today, each letter looks individual... is this normal? I was thinking that it would just be one large piece with all of the letters on it.

MightyBobo · 04-10-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Amon

Hrm, after a second look today, each letter looks individual... is this normal? I was thinking that it would just be one large piece with all of the letters on it.

Yup, its normal - they come sandwiched between some wax paper and another thicker sheet of paper. You peal the thicker sheet of paper off which exposes the adhesive side of the vinyl, and lets you line up the vinyl because the wax sheet is more transparent. Put on the car, rub each of the letters a bit, and then peel off the wax sheet - voila, instant free advertising...

wstar · 04-10-2009, 06:17 AM

Uhm... what's up with huge dealer stickers? Never see that here, especially not on enthusiast sort of cars. I wouldn't take delivery of a car in that state. Tell the dealer to get that trash off your car.

MightyBobo · 04-10-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Uhm... what's up with huge dealer stickers? Never see that here, especially not on enthusiast sort of cars. I wouldn't take delivery of a car in that state. Tell the dealer to get that trash off your car.

No no no, you need to tell them to not put them on in the first place - trust me, I worked back there. The detailers at most dealerships are MORONS - generally, kids in high school or fresh out that they don't have to pay much (or train much, for that matter). They would get a damn razor blade out and remove it that way. If you get a car with a vinyl on it, take it off yourself the right way, don't ask them to remove it...but if you can, just ask to not have it put on in the first place

Amon · 04-11-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Yup, its normal - they come sandwiched between some wax paper and another thicker sheet of paper. You peal the thicker sheet of paper off which exposes the adhesive side of the vinyl, and lets you line up the vinyl because the wax sheet is more transparent. Put on the car, rub each of the letters a bit, and then peel off the wax sheet - voila, instant free advertising...

Ah, I see! Thanks!

04-09-2009, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	As a former detailer, I cant emphasize that you must be careful when removing these. A blow dryer, or even better, a heat gun helps greatly. Make sure your finger nails if you decide to use them, are nice and smooth or you'll be scratching that paint easily. A nice heat gun helps because it tends to curl the edges of the vinyl a bit, and you can just grab it and peel back. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

04-10-2009, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ace Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 55 Drives: Red 09 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 17	I used a hair dryer to heat up the dealer decal. I then rubbed the edge on the decal with my finger/thumb to lift the decal a bit. I was then able to slowly pull the decal off while I was heating it with the hair dryer. There was some adhesive leftover on the vehicles so I used some Goo Gone to remove it. After my truck and car were done my thumbs almost fell off lol! Last edited by Ace; 04-10-2009 at 01:35 AM.

04-10-2009, 06:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Uhm... what's up with huge dealer stickers? Never see that here, especially not on enthusiast sort of cars. I wouldn't take delivery of a car in that state. Tell the dealer to get that trash off your car. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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04-10-2009, 02:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Amon Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 28 Drives: 09 370z Black AT7 Rep Power: 17	Hrm, after a second look today, each letter looks individual... is this normal? I was thinking that it would just be one large piece with all of the letters on it.