What's the best way to remove the emblem that the dealership places on a new vehicle?

Question

I just purchased a new truck a couple of weeks ago and I want to take off that metal emblem that the dealer puts so you know where it was purchased. How can I remove it without messing up the new paint?

Answer 1

As long as they didn't use screws to attach it then it should pull right off. If there is adhesive residue on it you can soak a paper towel with WD-40 and hold it on there for a minute or two then wipe the adhesive off. If that doesn't work then 3M makes a adhesive remover that body shops use and it works good to but costs more than WD-40. Good luck!

Answer 2

If its glued on use a hairdryer to soften the glue. Then goop off to remove the residue on the paint. I make it a point I don't want an emblem on a car or truck when I buy one.

Answer 3

Use waxed dental floss to get behind it...do not use anything metal or sharp as it WILL screw your paint up. Then use some adhesive remover like goo-gone to get the last bit of the 3M adhesive they use. Wipe it off with a paper towel. If there is still some there, use more goo-gone with paper towels. Just keep at it until it is all gone.

Answer 4

I used a heat gun and an old CD and took off the emblems on my blazer.... DO NOT use a screwdriver for any reason.... some people told me when I was removing my emblems to use that..... retards....

Answer 5

heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the glue on the back of the emblem and pull it off and clean any residue left with WD-40.

Answer 6

Hair dryer / heat gun and just peel it off. If your careful you can use a razor blade to start the peel.

Answer 7

Pull it off. I do that to all the new cars I buy. No use giving them free advertising.