Removing dealer's decal

My new to me 2008 has a dealers insignia decal on the tailgate that I'd like to take off. What's the best way to do that? For some reason I'm thinking heat and maybe a plastic scraper? Would that work? Will a heat gun be too hot and damage paint?

 

Use a blow dryer instead.

 

I use Goo Gone citrus adhesive remover. Makes short work of stickers.

 

I used steam to loosen, and a plastic scraper to lift the edge, then them peeled off.

 

I used this also. Worked great on removing the TRD Sport badges.

I first used a blow dryer (NOT a heat gun) to loosen the adhesive. I used a small plastic spoon to start the removal but was patient and let the heat work. Goo Gone for the residual.

 

I used this ^^^
Then I clay barred the area and waxed it

 

Depends on how long it's been there.

If it's fresh from your recent dealer, the above ideas should be fine. No different than removing badges or other OE stickers.

If it's been on there since 2008, you need to be more careful. It's possible for there to be a 'shadow' of the sticker left in the paint, depending on it's color and the conditions it's lived in. It should come out fine, but may be harder to remove.

 

I'll also say, Clorox wipes work really good for getting off the residual sticky stuff. And the wipes won't scratch your paint, but are tough enough to "scrape" off the left over stuff.

 

Heat gun and pull with your fingers. You want the adhesive heated nice and hot or it will be hard to remove. Hair dryer doesn't get hot enough, at least in my experience.

Clean off the residue with WD40, then clean with car exterior soap and flush with water.

 

Heat gun and plastic single edge razor blades are all I've ever used. Goo gone if there's a lot of residue.

 

12 lb. fishing line and goo gone is what I used.