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| I used to own a Chevy pick up that i removed the huge metal CHEVROLET from across the entire tailgate, I also removed all of the black molding down the side of the truck and I removed the SILVERADO badges from the B-pillar. All this was done with a heat gun. Afterwards, I used some paint prep to remove the wax lines and then I put a good coat of wax over the newly exposed surfaces. The paint prep is a clenaer meant to remove all contaminents from the body so it can be painted. It will remove all wax, tar and adhesive. | |
| ok, from what i have gathered the best way to remove the dealer's logo sticker they snuck on when i was in finance, is to heat it and use dental floss?/ | |
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I just removed the dealer's ugly plastic logo badge this afternoon. 1. I took some dental floss and it flossed right off. I was suprised how quickly it went right through it. I used J&J Reach Cinnamon Waxed Floss, if that makes any difference! 2. I took the wifey's hair drier and put a little heat on the remaining foam tape. I then rolled the tape off with my fingers. I was able to roll off about an inch at time. It took about 3-4 mintues to get it all off. 3. I then wiped it down with Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover and that removed any residual gum. It looks Mah-Velous. So much better. I hate advertising for free. I also removed the license plate covers with the ads on it. |
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Dave, nice job. The dental floss will also help with the nasty tartar build up in the oil pan, hehe! Try the mint floss next time, awesome stuff!  Larry |
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| In order to remove stickers use a product called GOO GONE. This is available in all sorts of stores like Wal-Mart etc. This is a citrus based product and works great. Remove what you can of the sticker, then apply it to the glue residue and wait a minute or two. Revove slowly and continue to re-apply until the glue is dissolved. I have used this on loads of things (including CD cases) and it never damaged anything. I now have no fear about putting stickers on anything since I know this product will remove them. I have treated stains on clothing and even removed gum from carpet with this stuff. I usually use a paper towel to apply and remove the product. | |
| I just used the Hair Dryer & Dental Floss dealer sticker removal method and it worked wonderfully. No Goo-Gone was necessary only a little water and a sponge. I used Oral-B mint dental floss and it left my car with a clean minty taste. To the person who posted this method thank you. | |
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If you want to get the Pine tar off easier try using Rain-X. After I wash my car I sometimes (3x a yr) I will take a piece of imitation wool (strictly for this purpose) add put a coat of Rain-X on my car. There are 2 real good reasons for this. 1. Water runs off alot faster than wax, but clears off really fast after it's been waxed and rain-xed. Plus, you can just spray your car with the garden hose to clean it off quickly. 2. Pollen, Goose-poo, Bird-poo, Any-poo, and Pine tar don't stick as much Odie |
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Goose poo? Where do you park your car? Any poo, you really cracked me up with that post! -Larry |
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| I'm in the Northeast, and come Fall/Spring when the Geese are migrating (bombs Away). | |
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