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How many people remove factory stickers from their vehicles?
Me I drive right from dealer and peel off.
Me I drive right from dealer and peel off.
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You mean the dealership stickers? Those I peel off as soon as I get back in the driveway. As well as removing their license plate frame. No free advertising from me. On my Mazda, they had to get the car from another dealership and we were just waiting for a detail and for them to put the sticker on. I told him save some time and don't bother. He told me it would void the purchase agreement if I took it off... lol
As far as factory badging, I leave all that on.
As far as factory badging, I leave all that on.
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No factory stickers 4X4 or FX 2 or FX 4 or Sport. those come off ASAP. Just get in the way when waxing and personally not a good look. For me.
Some folks love um. Thats fine.
It's why there are so many brands of beer.
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I always remove all stickers and adhesive back badging of any kind on any flat exterior surface for a cleaner look. I know what vehicle I'm driving and I don't care if someone else doesn't know the trim level or features of my vehicle. "We don't need no stinking badges!" I saved them for resale if they come off intact. I would not do this on a high-end or collectible vehicle, but this is just a cheap (but good) truck.
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No dealership stickers for meā¦ā¦it has gotten worse over the years, tailgate rear window glass, license bracketā¦..
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I tell them when dealing with car āI charge $50 a week for advertising, if no agreement donāt put āāem onā. The Salesman for the Maverick said āWe automatically put them onā I replied āGreat, then they can be automatically taken off before deliveryā Problem solvedā¦.
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I remind the salesperson good service is all the advertising you need.
Same here. I also tell them I'll "clean it up" myself. I'd rather skip the dirty rag, cheap soap, swipe down usually done by someone who doesn't even want to be there. Just me. If you don't agree ain't no prob.
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And different types of PIZZA~!No factory stickers 4X4 or FX 2 or FX 4 or Sport. those come off ASAP. Just get in the way when waxing and personally not a good look. For me.
Some folks love um. Thats fine.
It's why there are so many brands of beer.
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I find they always put them on off-centered or unlevel, which is a distraction to me. To them it's a way to stand out so folks remember their name.
I requested not to have their name or logo put on my truck before delivery. The only thing I had was the license plate logo until I plate it, then that gets tossed.
I like a clean look, if there was a way I could get rid of the Maverick stamped into the tailgate, I would do that too. The Ford logos are a pain too! But I could cover or replace them.
Plus, If some Karen called the cops on me, all she could tell them that is was a small black truck, maybe a Rangeline or something.
I requested not to have their name or logo put on my truck before delivery. The only thing I had was the license plate logo until I plate it, then that gets tossed.
I like a clean look, if there was a way I could get rid of the Maverick stamped into the tailgate, I would do that too. The Ford logos are a pain too! But I could cover or replace them.
Plus, If some Karen called the cops on me, all she could tell them that is was a small black truck, maybe a Rangeline or something.
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If vehicle is fresh. Normally just start at a sharp corner and peel slowly.
If you have had vehicle for some time or used vehicle a hair dryer might be safer than a heat gun.
Just to be sure are you speaking of dealer name stickers either vinyl or hard plastic? Hard plastic very light fishing line can be used.
Like stated, new usually peel easily and almost any wax/synthetic will remove residue. I use an old credit card/or similar to start peel(short fingernails). Single sticker not bad, individual letters more work but easily done. Dental floss is also great for removing plastic badges etc.(If u don't fish). Fabric softener sheet(any brand) is great for removing residue, tar, bugs, etc. Just wet the sheet and wipe.
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