Any tricks to getting the dealer logo off the paint?

[The Real Maverick]

Heat almost always helps any method.

Also taking it off as soon as possible (like day 1) is easier than day 300.

Something you probably have on hand, gasoline, and I mean a tiny amount used in a WELL VENTILATED (outdoor) area can work wonders. Gas can hurt your paint after prolonged exposure but it won't with 5 or 10 minutes. It has to withstand occasional drips when refueling, and it does.

Best of luck. Odd it is so "permanent".

Too late now I think, but in general, I'd ask the dealer to remove it. You are not required to advertise for them. But they know half the people are too lazy to take it off.

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[hdave]

Agree with everyone saying hair dryer and dental floss.
If its in the sun on a really hot summer day you wont even need the hair dryer.

I've done that to remove dealer stickers and badging off every car I've ever had with no issues and minimal to no glue residue either.

 

[UTAlumnus]

One day I was walking through Lowe’s with an old friend of mine who did contracting work for them. He had to go replace some stickers they had on the racks and I asked him how he gets those off so easily and he showed me what he uses. I’ve used it ever since as it has never failed me yet for any sticky substance removal. I’ve removed previous stickers and all my dealer decals with it with 100% success. If at first it doesn’t appear to work apply more liberally and let it sit for a couple mins to work, and keep applying as needed. Does not damage paint and will wipe clean. If the spray leaves a residue a cloth with dish soap will take it off
Both Lowe’s and Home Depot usually have it in stock and sometimes Walmart has it as well, pretty readily available at a local store and only like $6 if you don’t want to wait on amazon. Worse case scenario you have a can of smell good

Be careful around plastics such as the bumper. It will dissolve some such as a CD case.

 

[Don806]

I've been attempting to get the dealer's name off my truck for a month now. I tried Goo Gone and Turtlewax label remover, while using a plastic scrapper. If you look at the photo, only a small part of the N came off. Does anyone know any methods to remove their sticker without damaging the paint?

first trip to the car wash and the high pressure wand took it right off...........I would suggest washing around it with soap and water and then get out a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the decal and plastic to scrape or pick at it BUT BE CAREFUL...........

 

[Geo8866]

Fred Beans?? I'm sorry but that is just funny.
Actually, you could add an I and have Fried Beans!

Definitely a funny name. They own about 40 dealerships in eastern pa and New Jersey.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Wait for a sunny hot day... use some Goo Gone cleaner
Easy peace

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Wait for a sunny hot day... use some Goo Gone cleaner
Easy peace

In the first post the OP stated he tried GooGone, to no avail.

 

[Gullzway]

Fred Beans?? I'm sorry but that is just funny.
Actually, you could add an I and have Fried Beans!

Frank&Beans

 

[Pappamoto]

I left mine on because when I was shopping around for my Maverick I told the salesperson that I hated buying cars because of all the typical dealership games they put you through. He told me they didn't do that at his store, so I said OK but, if you start any of that I will walk immediately. He said OK, let's do this; tell me what you want for your trade and the price you are willing to pay before taxes/fees for the Maverick. I had researched this well so knew what kind of deals were good or bad, so I started off under what I though was a good deal. He came back and said the manager was ok with that deal.

So, I'll give them a little free advertisement for making the purchase stress free.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

In the first post the OP stated he tried GooGone, to no avail.

I missed that, my bad

 

[Jah.]

Fortunately . the only dealership advertising on my truck was the rear license plate plastic surround . first modification was removal of it the minute I got it home .

 

[Propane Burning Man]

I used dental tape floss to remove "Hybrid" from the left rear just a few months ago. Left it in the sun for a while on a hot day. The floss sliced right through it, easily! I was shocked how easy. The sticky backing that was still on I used the exact decal eraser previously posted and it took it off 100%. No damage at all. I was impressed. The whole job took 5 minutes max.

 

[Chops]

Yep, hairdryer to warm the adhesive and then floss/fishingline underneath.

I’d be tempted to leave the “BEANS” on though.

 

[REMUB40]

My dealer advert comes off easy peaky. Now I have to post on the hitch cover post.

 

[ATXTACOS]

I can't believe no one said power washer/car wash. That thing doesn't stand a chance.

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