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Old 06-12-2005, 02:42 PM
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Ok. Search terms I used to try and find a thread (I post this because in the future, when other search, it will find this thread)
Dealer Logo
Logo
Dealer Emblem
Emblem

The search didn't find anything, so......


I am not the type to pay even $5000.00 for a used vehicle just to do free advertising for the dealership that sold it to me. And I'm sure as heck not interested in doing it when I've bought a new car.

So, how do you get the stupid things off without damaging the paint?

The kind that is on my Eclipse is the metal emblem type. I have no indication of whether or not it is simply glued on (most likely), or riveted in place (in which case I will tell anyone I know to avoid said dealership)

I have heard that you need to heat it up with a hair dryer, and the glue should get loose enough to remove the emblem, but I want to make sure before I go and do something that wrecks the paint.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 06-13-2005, 09:38 PM
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What I use to remove the dealer logos is the same thing you use to remove window tint. mix some ammonia and soapy water into a spary bottle. sary the entire emblem liberaly and let it set in for a few mins then come back with a razor blade. Respray the emblem and start on one corner and slide the razor under it. then keep the area wet with the solution while you peel it off.
 
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Old 06-18-2005, 09:05 PM
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I used to do detail work and i've found a rubber disc that u can attach to a power dril. It's kinda like an eraser. If you know of a detail shop or maybe u could check with a local hardware store.

Vince Eaton
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 02:08 AM
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WD-40 is the answer. spray some on, pull... spray some more on ,...pull, etc.

Once it's off use a paper towel soaked in WD-40 get the rest of the gum off.


Use car wash to to get the WD-40 off. Then Wax.


NO Sweat, dude.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:14 AM
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Default RE: Dealer Emblems (AUGH!)

the way i've always done it was with a hair dryer. simple and effective. This does not ruin the paint unless you have some super hair dryer. Rule of thumb ~ If it's safe to dry your hair with, it's safe on the paint. Oh, and i'd go easy with the razorblades on anything but windows.
 
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Old 05-23-2006, 09:20 PM
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thanks for the help, will this also work the same for the "OZ Rally Edition" emblem as well as the "Lancer, and the Mits. diamond"
 
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Old 05-24-2006, 12:24 AM
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i used some adhesive remover, didnt damage the paint and it wiped right off.
 
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Old 05-24-2006, 09:07 PM
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That has always been my motto no free ads LOL
I have always told the dealer I will take it but, you have to remove the stickers. anytime you are buying a car and the know you have the money/approved the will damn do anything. full tank of gas/detailing/tires/mats/radio code/extra remote ect. But only after you are approved and before you sign papers!!
 
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