Removing dealer decals

btcruzer wrote:
I removed them with a heat gun three days after purchase. No problem

That worked great for me as well. Just hold the gun about 8~10" away and pull them off. Leaves no residue behind and doesn't make a mess.

Halmfamily wrote:
Same with new vehicles. I usually will remove them during walk around before signing papers or have dealer remove if I can't. They seem a little dismayed with this, I tell them I don't advertise for free. Knock off $500 and we'll talk.

I also have the dealer remove them before I'll accept the vehicle.

I also use a heat gun or hair dryer. If they have been there for awhile the finish will probably show where they were. A polish like 3M restorer wax will blend it in.

JoeH wrote:

Halmfamily wrote:
Same with new vehicles. I usually will remove them during walk around before signing papers or have dealer remove if I can't. They seem a little dismayed with this, I tell them I don't advertise for free. Knock off $500 and we'll talk.

I also have the dealer remove them before I'll accept the vehicle.

I specifically asked the dealer NOT to put his on once the trailer came in.. I actually had him write it on the agreement..
.. At time of pick up , there were 3 on there... I refused delivery.. they were gone in the matter of minutes..

Anyway , to the OP . heat gun and plastic scraper with little pressure.. followed by some goo gone and wax

New stuff a heat gun or hair drier should work fine with a plastic scraper.
Older stuff or hard to remove go with the 3M eraser wheel (amazon).
Use Rapid Remover to clean any residue.

I have used all these items and they work very well.

Thanks everyone for the tips. I think the heat gun approach will work the best for the decals I have. They are real thick, 3-D type decals so the solvent approach may not work as well. I had asked the dealer to not put them on but I guess the prep guys got to the unit before the salesman caught it.