While dealer decals may be an effective advertising tool, they aren’t the right accessory for your car. They can also be difficult to remove. Here's how to get rid of that awful dealership decal.
Be sure to clean around the sticker before you remove them from your vehicle. This will prevent the dirt and debris from damaging your paint while you remove the sticker. The job can be done with just warm soapy water and a little bit of elbow grease.
You can remove decals from your car easily by making sure you have the right conditions. Any heat can soften the glue and make it easier to take off. Depending on how difficult your sticker is, you might have to wait until it's warm and sunny. You can heat the adhesive with a hairdryer if it is still hard to remove.
Once the glue is loosened, you are able to attempt to remove it. To get the best results, take it slow and carefully. If you are unable to remove the sticker by your fingers, you may use something more gentle, such as a piece or credit card, or a spatula. Small pieces may require some patience, especially if they are laser-cut and not printed on rectangular stickers.
Spraying an adhesive remover around a sticker can make them more resilient and resist heat and tools. This allows the adhesive remover underneath the sticker to loosen the glue.
Not only is it important to remove the dealership decal, but you also need to clean up afterward. The adhesive that remains can attract dirt and cause scratches to your paint. This is why you will need to use an adhesive remover to stop it from happening. You can find products specifically designed to remove adhesive residue from these types of stickers like 3M Adhesive Remover and Goo Gone. Alternatively, you could use WD40 if you have a WD40 in your garage. A tried-and-true adhesive cleaner will give you the best results.
Although it's not an easy task to remove dealership decals, it can be done with a little effort. Follow these steps to remove your decal quickly.