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Tips on removing dealer's sticker on back

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Toreador, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Toreador

    Toreador New Member

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    I have a new 2008 Prius, dealer put his vinyl sticker on the back, ugly as hell. Any tips on safely getting it off?
     
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    You already missed the best tip, which is to not let them put it on in the first place. Since I didn't have one, I'll defer to some other unfortunate Prius buyer.

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  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Got a photo? Different stickers come off in different ways.

    Mine was a vinyl transfer...each letter was seperate. I just used my fingernail and it scraped right off.
     
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    In the past i have used a blade and a hairdryer... There where vinyl stick ons... Heat long enought to melt glue and LIGHTLY SCRAPE Off... otherwise go back to dealer and ask them to take off..
     
  5. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Don't use a metal blade! Use heat and wood or plastic or fingernail. Any decal will come off with the right amount of heat. Just don't heat enough to damage the paint. Just go until the adhesive is soft. Keep testing, and eventually it'll let you pull it off cleanly. Follow with wax and it'll be as good as new.
     
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    kohnen Grumpy, Cranky Senior Member

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    How about taking it back to the dealer and asking him to remove it?
     
  7. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    Steamboatsig or someone else just recently showed us pictures of their car and the tip was to use dental floss in a gentle sawing motion. It sounds like a pretty neat trick but I didn't get to use it since I bought my Prius just before closing and insisted on driving it away without the dealer sticker.
     
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    Hair dryer about 6-8" away from the surface.

    Lift one corner and peel while applying heat.
     
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    Get it started with your fingernail. Then use twizzers to grab the edge and peel.
     
  10. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I suppose methyl ethyl keytone might be a bit harsh. I was thinking perhaps that and some 40 weight sandpaper <rolling eyes, since my smilies aren't working well>

    Tom
     
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    lesturner Taming the Dragon - Tennessee

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    I have had success using medical adhesive remover... It is available from most any medical supply.

    Although I have never had a problem, I would test on an area under the car to make sure it doesn't mess with the paint/plastic.

    It is also great for removing decals from glass...
     
  12. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Some have used WD-40 in a pinch, though I would not want to leave any on my paint.
     
  13. NoMoShocks

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    I cannot believe dealers put stickers on cars they sell. Must be a regional thing, becuase I have never seen this done on the west coast. I think everyone who lives in an area where dealers place stickers on cars should refuse to buy a car unless it is without a sticker or badge, and refuse delivery if the sticker is added after the sale is made.
     
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Heat n' peel. Remove any residue with Goo Gone and an old cotton rag.
     
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    Is it a sticker or is it a badge.

    I can't believe people drive around with dealer badges on their cars. The first thing I do when I get a new car is remove the dealership license plate frame. Now if they paid me to advertise for them...that would be a different story.