How do you safely remove decals and dealer emblem?

[Fordman]

I want to remove the dealer emblem from my tailgate w/o harming the paint. Can someone tell be the safest and best way? I also might remove the 4x4 decals on each side of the bed. Thanks.

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[BostonWLS]

The dealer emblems use heat then pry off with plastic pry tool or fishing wire. then with whatever is left use the 3m eraser wheel.

any decals like the 4x4 use 3m eraser wheel.

once I discovered the 3m eraser wheel I never looked back. It’s such an awesome tool and time saver.

 

[Fordman]

The dealer emblems use heat then pry off with plastic pry tool or fishing wire. then with whatever is left use the 3m eraser wheel.

any decals like the 4x4 use 3m eraser wheel.

once I discovered the 3m eraser wheel I never looked back. It’s such an awesome tool and time saver.

Assuming you did this, did the paint look fine underneath once it was removed? You didn't need to apply anything to make it match and shine?

 

[BostonWLS]

I have done it with many vehicles even Jetskis without any issue. Just wipe it down with a clean microfiber and some simple green or something similar. There are a bunch of YouTube videos.

 

[discothan]

The dealer emblems use heat then pry off with plastic pry tool or fishing wire. then with whatever is left use the 3m eraser wheel.

any decals like the 4x4 use 3m eraser wheel.

once I discovered the 3m eraser wheel I never looked back. It’s such an awesome tool and time saver.

Wow...the videos of this in action is amazing! I'm going to have to find some decals to remove.

 

[BostonWLS]

Yes! Game changer for sure.

 

[PatchManager]

Once the emblem/decal is removed and the paint surface is cleaned of any residue as noted above or with an adhesive cleaner, you won't be able to tell anything was ever there.

 

[Fordman]

I watched some youtube videos and it looks fairly simple and goof proof. thanks.

 

[Davidwnuc]

try by hand first.
My 4x4 sticker pulled off by hand the day i took it home. Just used my finger nail to get under an end and pulled it off in one piece.
the dealer sticker was removed by my salesman before i signed the papers while i was looking at the truck

 

[diambo4life]

I did mine with a truck that was just a couple months old. My 4x4 sticker peeled right off leaving nothing behind. In the past I have used the tar and bug remover by Turtle wax. Goo Gone is also great for removing residue.

 

[Gord0]

Pulled my FX4 decals off using the wife's hair dryer. Didn't even leave any residue.

 

[Pelican]

I want to remove the dealer emblem from my tailgate w/o harming the paint. Can someone tell be the safest and best way? I also might remove the 4x4 decals on each side of the bed. Thanks.

I would take it back to the dealer and have the bodyshop remove them. When I purchased my truck, I put in the sales contract to have all stickers/decals removed and a few other items taken care of. I believe they removed them for free. Same goes for when I had line-x installed - no stickers or emblems or they were going to be removing before I paid.

I believe if you want to advertise on my truck, you're gonna pay me. No free lunch here.

 

[RickDawgFL]

I want to remove the dealer emblem from my tailgate w/o harming the paint. Can someone tell be the safest and best way? I also might remove the 4x4 decals on each side of the bed. Thanks.

Gotta say that Toliver dealer emblem is one of the most obnoxious I’ve ever seen.

 

[Dakar09]

Yeah, that's a bit ridiculous for a dealer emblem, lol

Low heat (hair dryer or heat gun on lowest setting), will peel right off. Just keep light pulling tension on the decal as you heat it, and you can feel the decal release when it's warm enough. I just took of the 4x4 emblems and the F-150 tailgate stickers (put on another applique there). Any light residue comes off with rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth.

The 3M wheels are really cool, and I've used them before with great success. But not sure I'd go at a new truck with it when it really isn't needed.

 

[jhelrey]

The dealership would be removing their name!

How big is it? Hard to tell in the pictures.

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