Removing the dealer plastic name tag

hawkerpilot62 · 07-30-2013, 09:50 PM

Fellers, i know that there is a thread (or two) on here about this, but has anyone tried the product by Turtle Wax: label and sticker remover?? I am scared to death I am gonna mess up my paint. I already removed it with fishing line, now i want the glue crap off. Any suggestions??

Ron

Grindkiezer · 07-30-2013, 09:55 PM

What sticker is it? CarMax?

Chuck33079 · 07-30-2013, 09:55 PM

That stuff works. That, heat and lots of rubbing got mine off. Make sure you wax the area afterwards.

w0rM · 07-30-2013, 09:55 PM

Goo Gone works wonders. That's what I used. Just make sure you read the instructions.

Chuck33079 · 07-30-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w0rM

Goo Gone works wonders. That's what I used. Just make sure you read the instructions.

I've used goo gone as well. It works just fine as well.

Felix 808 · 07-30-2013, 10:08 PM

Are you talking about when dealerships put there own little emblem on the rear of the car for advertising?

kenchan · 07-30-2013, 10:11 PM

ive use WD40 first on plush MF towel, then RC car motor spray on plush MF towel at the end.

then wax.

worst thing to do is bear down on the paint using papertowels.

onzedge · 07-30-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkerpilot62

Fellers, i know that there is a thread (or two) on here about this, but has anyone tried the product by Turtle Wax: label and sticker remover?? I am scared to death I am gonna mess up my paint. I already removed it with fishing line, now i want the glue crap off. Any suggestions??

Ron

Rubbing alcohol soaked in a microfiber towel and a lot of gentle elbow grease does the trick.

hawkerpilot62 · 07-31-2013, 12:45 AM

Yeah, I was referring to the plastic dealer tag they stuck on. The Turtle Wax worked. But my stupid arse allowed a little over spray onto my right tail lens and spotted my tail light. The directions specifically say NOT to get on plastic... Gonna call T Wax tomorrow to see if I have any options on removing THAT. Thanks for all the feedback, gang.

Ron

axmea? · 07-31-2013, 01:45 AM

Same concept used to remove old tint. Spray it with water. Cover the area with plastic bag. Park it under the sun for about 25-30 minutes. This will loosen the adhesive and be easy to take off. No chemicals used.

40th370z · 07-31-2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

ive use WD40 first on plush MF towel, then RC car motor spray on plush MF towel at the end.

then wax.

worst thing to do is bear down on the paint using papertowels.

WD40 works great, you will have to re-wax though

LostSol · 07-31-2013, 10:25 AM

3M makes an adhesive remover specifically for double sided tape, pick up a can for a few bucks at any auto supply store, and use it to pull off the remnants after using the heat/fishing wire technique. Make sure you wax and seal the area after spraying any cleaner on it.

srbrubak · 07-31-2013, 10:49 AM

I have used a hair dryer to warm up the sticker. It then pulls off easily leaving little residue. I then use a soft cloth and gently remove any residue.

kidkotic2001 · 07-31-2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w0rM

Goo Gone works wonders. That's what I used. Just make sure you read the instructions.

Goo Gone works I used it to remove the dealer sign it really works. I even use it to remove stains from my jeans.

OldGuy · 07-31-2013, 11:55 AM

Over the years, I've learned to make absolutely no dealer decal a condition of the sale. Avoids the whole problem that way. Those salesmen are such idiots, putting stickers on $40,000 cars.

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hawkerpilot62 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Springtown, Texas Posts: 14 Drives: 13 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	Removing the dealer plastic name tag Fellers, i know that there is a thread (or two) on here about this, but has anyone tried the product by Turtle Wax: label and sticker remover?? I am scared to death I am gonna mess up my paint. I already removed it with fishing line, now i want the glue crap off. Any suggestions?? Ron __________________ Makin' Contrails...

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	That stuff works. That, heat and lots of rubbing got mine off. Make sure you wax the area afterwards. hawkerpilot62 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Goo Gone works wonders. That's what I used. Just make sure you read the instructions. kidkotic2001 and Vertigo like this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Are you talking about when dealerships put there own little emblem on the rear of the car for advertising? __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive use WD40 first on plush MF towel, then RC car motor spray on plush MF towel at the end. then wax. worst thing to do is bear down on the paint using papertowels. hawkerpilot62 likes this.

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hawkerpilot62 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Springtown, Texas Posts: 14 Drives: 13 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	Yeah, I was referring to the plastic dealer tag they stuck on. The Turtle Wax worked. But my stupid arse allowed a little over spray onto my right tail lens and spotted my tail light. The directions specifically say NOT to get on plastic... Gonna call T Wax tomorrow to see if I have any options on removing THAT. Thanks for all the feedback, gang. Ron __________________ Makin' Contrails...

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Same concept used to remove old tint. Spray it with water. Cover the area with plastic bag. Park it under the sun for about 25-30 minutes. This will loosen the adhesive and be easy to take off. No chemicals used. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	3M makes an adhesive remover specifically for double sided tape, pick up a can for a few bucks at any auto supply store, and use it to pull off the remnants after using the heat/fishing wire technique. Make sure you wax and seal the area after spraying any cleaner on it. jburke26 likes this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

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srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	I have used a hair dryer to warm up the sticker. It then pulls off easily leaving little residue. I then use a soft cloth and gently remove any residue.

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Over the years, I've learned to make absolutely no dealer decal a condition of the sale. Avoids the whole problem that way. Those salesmen are such idiots, putting stickers on $40,000 cars. Drex, mults and DEpointfive0 like this.

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