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Skogen · 04-18-2012, 09:28 AM

Ok. Just picked up my new 2012 2SS/RS yesterday.

Dealer stuck this ass ugly sticker on the back.

What is the best way for me to remove this without making a mess.

Thanks
Brian

Sir Nuke · 04-18-2012, 09:42 AM

if its just a STICKER, then try to get it started using your fingernail, and warm it up using a blow dryer, just take your time. after you get it off, get yourself some GOO GONE or use Isoprople to remove the leftover residue.

if its one of those plastic badges, use either some dental floss or thin fishing line and work it in behind it and using a sissor action back and forth it will end up cutting the backing off. Then as before, either get some GOO GONE or some isoprople to remove the residue.

OUR72GTO · 04-18-2012, 10:00 AM

^^^ as above.

caramaro1969 · 04-18-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

if its just a STICKER, then try to get it started using your fingernail, and warm it up using a blow dryer, just take your time. after you get it off, get yourself some GOO GONE or use Isoprople to remove the leftover residue.

if its one of those plastic badges, use either some dental floss or thin fishing line and work it in behind it and using a sissor action back and forth it will end up cutting the backing off. Then as before, either get some GOO GONE or some isoprople to remove the residue.

agreed...only way i know of

Adam's Polishes · 04-18-2012, 10:12 AM

Nuke pretty much covered it.

If it is just a sticker and not a badge once you get that corner started be sure to pull the sticker at as shallow an angle, parallel to the panel, as you can manage. This will keep as much of the adhesive on the sticker backing and off of your paint as possible. Pulling at a 90* or steeper angle will break the adhesive loose from the sticker leaving it on your paint, which isn't the end of the world, but it is more work to remove.

To illustrate what I mean heres a quick drawing of the direction you want to work in:

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Skogen · 04-18-2012, 11:19 AM

Sweet.

Thanks!

awfarley · 04-18-2012, 11:24 AM

I removed mine while washing it one day. It took about 10 minutes. Basically did the pull technique above and they came off with no residue at all. I think it also depends on type/strength of vinyl used, luckily my dealer used some pretty easy stuff.

Skogen · 04-19-2012, 09:15 AM

Did this last night. Worked like a charm.

Thanks!

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04-18-2012, 09:28 AM	#1
Skogen Hell Yea! Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS & 2012 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Shaw, MT Posts: 241	Dealer sticker How to remove? Ok. Just picked up my new 2012 2SS/RS yesterday. Dealer stuck this ass ugly sticker on the back. What is the best way for me to remove this without making a mess. Thanks Brian __________________ Life is like sex. If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong!.. 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat - AGP 54/57 Twin Turbo with Meth injection. 704 RWHP. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 LTZ 1969 Chevelle SS396 - Numbers matching

04-18-2012, 09:42 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	if its just a STICKER, then try to get it started using your fingernail, and warm it up using a blow dryer, just take your time. after you get it off, get yourself some GOO GONE or use Isoprople to remove the leftover residue. if its one of those plastic badges, use either some dental floss or thin fishing line and work it in behind it and using a sissor action back and forth it will end up cutting the backing off. Then as before, either get some GOO GONE or some isoprople to remove the residue. __________________

04-18-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	^^^ as above. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

04-18-2012, 10:12 AM	#5
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Nuke pretty much covered it. If it is just a sticker and not a badge once you get that corner started be sure to pull the sticker at as shallow an angle, parallel to the panel, as you can manage. This will keep as much of the adhesive on the sticker backing and off of your paint as possible. Pulling at a 90* or steeper angle will break the adhesive loose from the sticker leaving it on your paint, which isn't the end of the world, but it is more work to remove. To illustrate what I mean heres a quick drawing of the direction you want to work in: Last edited by Adam's Polishes; 04-18-2012 at 10:24 AM.

04-18-2012, 11:19 AM	#6
Skogen Hell Yea! Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS & 2012 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Shaw, MT Posts: 241	Sweet. Thanks! __________________ Life is like sex. If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong!.. 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat - AGP 54/57 Twin Turbo with Meth injection. 704 RWHP. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 LTZ 1969 Chevelle SS396 - Numbers matching

04-18-2012, 11:24 AM	#7
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	I removed mine while washing it one day. It took about 10 minutes. Basically did the pull technique above and they came off with no residue at all. I think it also depends on type/strength of vinyl used, luckily my dealer used some pretty easy stuff.

04-19-2012, 09:15 AM	#8
Skogen Hell Yea! Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS & 2012 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Shaw, MT Posts: 241	Did this last night. Worked like a charm. Thanks! Before After __________________ Life is like sex. If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong!.. 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat - AGP 54/57 Twin Turbo with Meth injection. 704 RWHP. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 LTZ 1969 Chevelle SS396 - Numbers matching