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Carmax decal removal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by showpare, Nov 10, 2013.

  1. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:03 PM
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    showpare

    showpare [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'd like to remove the dealer sticker off of my tail gate. Any ideas how to do it?
     
  2. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    peel it and some goo gone if necessary, then wash and wax :thumbsup:
     
  3. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    jw1983

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    Goo Gone would work the best. You could always a little heat to get a corner and peel it right off.
     
  4. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    josh0351

    josh0351 Californication

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    Hair dryer & Goo gone.....
     
  5. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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  6. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    JdevTac

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    Probably better to just take it off yourself. I don't want some dealer to scratch up my vehicle right before it gets turned over to me because they botched removing a decal. It pisses me off though when they affix their dealer logo to the body itself versus the window.
     
  7. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    Rich91710

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    I can just picture the oil change kid walking over to my new (used) vehicle carrying a single edged razor blade.

    Agreed. It's a 30 second job to remove the thing and clean the goo.
     
  8. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    That would be terrifying.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    I don't even use a single edge on my face.





    I use a straight razor :D
     
  10. Nov 10, 2013 at 5:08 PM
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    showpare

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    Thanks for the info! I'll put it on the docket for next weekend.
     
  11. Nov 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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    HHogrider

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    I've done this on every vehicle since 1983 telling the dealer I'm not their rolling billboard!!!
     
  12. Nov 10, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    I'll do that with license plate frames and hitch receiver covers, but only on stickers if it's on glass.

    If it's on paint, I'm going to do it myself.
     
  13. Nov 10, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    JdevTac

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    I can picture Michael Myers walking over there with his kitchen knife to do it.

    You are definitely right though. Glass not so much of a worry. Paint: I'll take care it.
     
  14. Nov 10, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    mainewoodsballer

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    fingernail, good gone and some elbow grease
     
  15. Nov 12, 2013 at 12:11 AM
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    use your nail to lift an edge then peel the rest off. There will be glue remaining use turtle wax bug and tar. Spray on, let sit for 3 minutes it will wipe right off. Puts goo be gone to shame !
     

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