Safely Remove a Car Dealer Badge from Your Car

Dealer decals can be a great way to advertise your dealership, but they don't make the best accessory for your car. They are also difficult to remove. Here's how to remove that nasty dealership sticker from your car.

Prep Work

You will need to clean the area around the sticker before you remove it from your car. By doing this, you can prevent dirt and grime from damaging your paint. You can clean the adhesive with a simple soap and water wash.

Remove the Decal

Cleanly removing a car decal is possible by following the right conditions. Heat will soften the glue, making it easier to remove. You may need to wait until a sunny day to remove a sticker that is difficult to remove. You can heat the sticker with a hair dryer to loosen it if the sticker is not easy to remove.

After the glue has been removed, you can remove the decal. You want to take your time and do it slowly. You can remove the sticker with your fingers but not using your fingers. A piece of floss, a credit or plastic card can be used to help you. It may take some time to remove small pieces, especially if the decal was laser cut.

Spraying adhesive remover around decals with a high degree of resilience can help them stay on the surface without heat or tools is a good option. This allows the adhesive to penetrate the sticker and loosen it.

Cleanup

It's not enough to remove the dealer decal from your vehicle. You also have to clean up the mess. Any adhesive left behind can cause scratches on your paint and attract dirt. You will need something to remove the adhesive to prevent this. There are products that can be used to remove adhesive from these types of stickers such as 3M Adhesive Remover and Goo Gone. However, WD40 is another option if you don't have any in your garage. However, you will get the best results using a trusted adhesive remover.



Although dealer decals can be difficult to remove, it is possible with some effort. These steps will make it easy to get your dealer decal removed quickly.