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sac130e · 01-05-2014, 02:11 PM

Need to remove the dealer decal on the trunk lid, looks like a vinyl sticker.
Have used GooGone before to remove glue from emblems, but checking if this is good to remove this, or something else might be better.

Also, guessing the badges on the trunk lid are stuck on and can be remove with the fishing line way?

Thx

FLYNNZL1 · 01-05-2014, 02:42 PM

If it is a vinyl sticker you should be able to peel it off. Dental Floss works as well as fishing line too. You can heat up the vinyl with a hair dryer to make it easier, just don't let it get too hot.

sac130e · 01-05-2014, 02:45 PM

It would seem to be vinyl, but not like the stripes that come with the car.
It has a rough texture to it and almost seems painted on, but can't imagine any dealer would actually paint there logo on the car.

Angrybird 12 · 01-05-2014, 02:49 PM

If I buy a car that has one on it I usually do one of two things. Ask the dealer to remove it before delivery or peel it off as soon as I get home. They usually come off pretty clean if they haven't been on very long.

CMRO.SS · 01-05-2014, 02:52 PM

Don't use rubbing alcohol. I made that mistake and took some paint off the car.

Angrybird 12 · 01-05-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CMRO.SS

Don't use rubbing alcohol. I made that mistake and took some paint off the car.

Never had a problem with rubbing alcohol, in fact installation instructions to install emblems using 3m tape tell you to use it to remove wax and grease to clean the surface.

CMRO.SS · 01-05-2014, 03:36 PM

Right. That's what I thought too. I've done it 100 times on my other cars with no problem. Oh well I put a JRE emblem over it.

Angrybird 12 · 01-05-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CMRO.SS

Right. That's what I thought too. I've done it 100 times on my other cars with no problem. Oh well I put a JRE emblem over it.

One thing you have to make sure it's the 70% and not pure alcohol.
I have used it on this Camaro and in my 2010 before it with no issues.

CMRO.SS · 01-05-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

One thing you have to make sure it's the 70% and not pure alcohol.
I have used it on this Camaro and in my 2010 before it with no issues.

I was using pure alcohol. Thanks for the info

AmericanMuscleCars · 01-05-2014, 05:45 PM

peel off, then all you need to do is use turtle wax bug and tar remover, let it dwell, rinse off. If it won't rinse off use a two bucket wash with grit guard on that spot and rub with mitt. Always re-apply sealant or wax after doing so, it says it won't strip wax, better to add a layer just in case because it does use harsh chemicals.

01-05-2014, 02:11 PM	#1
sac130e Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 268	Removing Dealer Decal Need to remove the dealer decal on the trunk lid, looks like a vinyl sticker. Have used GooGone before to remove glue from emblems, but checking if this is good to remove this, or something else might be better. Also, guessing the badges on the trunk lid are stuck on and can be remove with the fishing line way? Thx

01-05-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	If I buy a car that has one on it I usually do one of two things. Ask the dealer to remove it before delivery or peel it off as soon as I get home. They usually come off pretty clean if they haven't been on very long. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-05-2014, 02:52 PM	#5
CMRO.SS Drives: 2016 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CT Posts: 36	Don't use rubbing alcohol. I made that mistake and took some paint off the car. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 712 rwhp sold. 2015 ZL1 sold.

01-05-2014, 03:36 PM	#7
CMRO.SS Drives: 2016 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CT Posts: 36	Right. That's what I thought too. I've done it 100 times on my other cars with no problem. Oh well I put a JRE emblem over it. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 712 rwhp sold. 2015 ZL1 sold.

01-05-2014, 02:42 PM	#2
FLYNNZL1 Account Suspended Drives: Man Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Usa Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	If it is a vinyl sticker you should be able to peel it off. Dental Floss works as well as fishing line too. You can heat up the vinyl with a hair dryer to make it easier, just don't let it get too hot.

01-05-2014, 02:45 PM	#3
sac130e Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 268	It would seem to be vinyl, but not like the stripes that come with the car. It has a rough texture to it and almost seems painted on, but can't imagine any dealer would actually paint there logo on the car.

01-05-2014, 05:45 PM	#10
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	peel off, then all you need to do is use turtle wax bug and tar remover, let it dwell, rinse off. If it won't rinse off use a two bucket wash with grit guard on that spot and rub with mitt. Always re-apply sealant or wax after doing so, it says it won't strip wax, better to add a layer just in case because it does use harsh chemicals.