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crewxp · 07-27-2011, 12:05 AM

I'm removing this tomorrow:

Any suggestions on how to remove it without scatching/fading paint?

ssummit camaro · 07-27-2011, 12:11 AM

easy to do, just peel away. i used goo gone to remove the glue followed by some wax. no problems what so ever.

mikeSS · 07-27-2011, 12:53 AM

take a screw driver to the paint and decal and just rip that thing off, the harder the better. good luck !

JK hehe

Vaux96 · 07-27-2011, 01:25 AM

I have seen people heat it up first with a hair dryer, and then carefully peel it.

Maybe you should take it to your dealer and have them remove it, since they put it on. Then if they screw up your paint, you can tell them to fix it.

dutchnrican · 07-27-2011, 02:30 AM

i need to know how to do this too. i took the dealer sticker off my car but there is still the outline of the glue.

and i'm making sure i tell my dealer not to put a sticker on my 2012 when it comes in.

black. · 07-27-2011, 02:42 AM

goo-gone is your best friend.

jmaryt · 07-27-2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewxp

I'm removing this tomorrow:

Any suggestions on how to remove it without scatching/fading paint?

why did you let 'em put it on in the first place?.you had the option! just tell 'em!
goo gone will do it for ya!..just sayin'..good luck!

crewxp · 07-27-2011, 04:54 AM

Would goo Gone hurt the Paint though? And yes, I wish it hadn't been put on in the first place but was out of my control at the time

MiracleAces · 07-27-2011, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewxp

Would goo Gone hurt the Paint though? And yes, I wish it hadn't been put on in the first place but was out of my control at the time

Goo Gone shouldnt hurt the paint if you clean the area thoroughly after using it. However using a blow dryer first and rubbing alcohol later to remove the glue residue is your best bet.

10forty2 · 07-27-2011, 06:30 AM

Yeah, definitely heat it a little with a hairdryer and then the Goo Gone followed by a good wash with soap and water to get the Goo Gone off. If it looks like it's going to be stubborn, get a corner peeled up safely with the heat and then squirt a little of the Goo Gone behind the sticker to start loosening the glue. It should come right off.

Nightfall · 07-27-2011, 06:37 AM

i got lucky my dealer sticker is a simple vinyl sticker and easely pealed off much like the stripes on the camaro but i love my dealership don't mind haveing it on its small

oh and orginaly it was white and did not like the posstion so my dealer the one who sold me the car said "no problum" and removed it and put on a silver one so its even less noticable now

but i could EASELY peal it off with no problum or lasting effect not like some dealers with there HUGE MESSY ONES like that one

some people ugh ruin a car i tell you for advertisment

jrisebo · 07-27-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewxp

I'm removing this tomorrow:

Any suggestions on how to remove it without scatching/fading paint?

Get rid of the license plate bracket too if a dealer one. I took my decal off and the bracket. I bought the car for me, not for them to get free advertising.

RSokie · 07-27-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by black.

goo-gone is your best friend.

Yeah I used a blow dryer to make it soft and used dental floss behind it and most of it came right off then goo gone and it worked perfect

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-27-2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

take a screw driver to the paint and decal and just rip that thing off, the harder the better. good luck !

Yup....and then a grinder to get the residual goo off.

07-27-2011, 12:05 AM	#1
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Removing dealer decal tomorrow. Suggestions on to not hurt the paint? I'm removing this tomorrow: Any suggestions on how to remove it without scatching/fading paint?

07-27-2011, 12:11 AM	#2
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	easy to do, just peel away. i used goo gone to remove the glue followed by some wax. no problems what so ever. __________________ Last edited by ssummit camaro; 07-27-2011 at 10:11 AM.

07-27-2011, 02:30 AM	#5
dutchnrican brevard Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ny or fl Posts: 776	i need to know how to do this too. i took the dealer sticker off my car but there is still the outline of the glue. and i'm making sure i tell my dealer not to put a sticker on my 2012 when it comes in. __________________

07-27-2011, 06:30 AM	#10
10forty2 Drives: 1992 Chevy K5 Blazer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 576	Yeah, definitely heat it a little with a hairdryer and then the Goo Gone followed by a good wash with soap and water to get the Goo Gone off. If it looks like it's going to be stubborn, get a corner peeled up safely with the heat and then squirt a little of the Goo Gone behind the sticker to start loosening the glue. It should come right off. __________________ Love beautiful photos? Please visit: http://dougloganphotography.zenfolio.com

07-27-2011, 06:37 AM	#11
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	i got lucky my dealer sticker is a simple vinyl sticker and easely pealed off much like the stripes on the camaro but i love my dealership don't mind haveing it on its small oh and orginaly it was white and did not like the posstion so my dealer the one who sold me the car said "no problum" and removed it and put on a silver one so its even less noticable now but i could EASELY peal it off with no problum or lasting effect not like some dealers with there HUGE MESSY ONES like that one some people ugh ruin a car i tell you for advertisment __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

07-27-2011, 12:53 AM	#3
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	take a screw driver to the paint and decal and just rip that thing off, the harder the better. good luck ! JK hehe

07-27-2011, 01:25 AM	#4
Vaux96 Drives: 45th 2SS LS3, 05 Ram 1500 SLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 389	I have seen people heat it up first with a hair dryer, and then carefully peel it. Maybe you should take it to your dealer and have them remove it, since they put it on. Then if they screw up your paint, you can tell them to fix it.

07-27-2011, 02:42 AM	#6
black. Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 858	goo-gone is your best friend.

07-27-2011, 04:54 AM	#8
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Would goo Gone hurt the Paint though? And yes, I wish it hadn't been put on in the first place but was out of my control at the time

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