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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by ToddD, Jan 14, 2022.

  1. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    ToddD

    ToddD [OP] New Member

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    Any tips on how to remove the dealer badge without wrecking the paint/clear coat?
    I told them not to put one on when I purchased but they "forgot" :annoyed:
     
  2. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:27 AM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    Is it plastic? Heat gun and fishing line. Your vehicle is pretty new so should come off easy.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:27 AM
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    BobbyB

    BobbyB Where the road ends, Fun begins!

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    If they put on vinyl letters as many do, heat them with a hair dryer and they will easily peel off once warmed up. Follow up with some fresh wax and they should be no sign of them ever being there…

    Cheers,
    Bob
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:43 AM
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    ToddD

    ToddD [OP] New Member

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    It's more like a badge and not vinyl, like the TRD ones they put on the pillars. Will the same procedure work?

    BTW - I see the front plate on your avatar. Congrats to the national champion Dawgs! Well deserved........Now that's all this GT alum can muster!
     
  5. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:47 AM
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    banjos-n-beer

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    i just peel them off with my hands. heat and/or fishing line would make it easier.
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:55 AM
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    K-Paul

    K-Paul Looking for a water crossing

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    Dental flawzz works good too.

    Oh, and as an LSU guy, congrats to UGA. I hope Alabama and its Satanic coach burns in hell for eternety.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:11 AM
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    ToddD

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    Good call on the fishing line / dental floss. Didn't even think about that. I will give it a go without heat first and then try heat and the line if the line itself doesn't work. Thanks to you all!
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    BobbyB

    BobbyB Where the road ends, Fun begins!

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    Thanks... That means a lot from a GT grad. I come from a family of GT grads (Granddad and Dad + cousins) and I attended there as a freshman. I transferred to UGA in my sophomore year and got 2 degrees there so am a "Double Dog". I've got nieces and nephews that went to Auburn, Clemson and Florida State so we've got the southeast covered

    I'm so relieved that the Alabama Monkey is off our back now.

    Anyway, get that nasty dealer advertising off your rig!!

    Cheers,
    Bob
     
  9. Feb 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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    pzampino

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    I've used a heat gun/hair dryer and some degreaser to remove any residue from the adhesive.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2022 at 12:04 PM
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    Dillusion

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    I would recommend hair dryer.

    Some don't pay attention and overheat the area with a heat gun.
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    BeavertonCommuter

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    Take it back to the dealer and tell them to remove it...
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    Doubleduty

    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    That's the first thing I've done on every vehicle I've ever owned. They got enough of my money!! I certainly don't need to advertise for them. :mad:
     
  13. Feb 17, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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    You do have to pay a bit more attention with the heat gun.
     
  14. Feb 17, 2022 at 1:51 PM
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    LandCruiser

    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    They’ll just get the cokehead son of the dealer who can’t be trusted with complex tasks to do it and he’ll use a screwdriver.
     
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  15. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:27 PM
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    Burnt Taco

    Burnt Taco "Like that's just your opinion, man".

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    Technically this is the first "mod" I do with any vehicle. I also remove dealer license plate frames. Wife just shakes her head.
     
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  16. Feb 17, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    Belfastboy

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    Heat/Floss/3m or any adhesive remover. Dont use a razor blade.Ask me how I know.
     
  17. Feb 17, 2022 at 10:45 PM
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    runnerjimmy

    runnerjimmy Wannabe

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    This if you have it in writing. Otherwise all of the above. Take it slow shouldn’t be a problem.
     

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