How to Remove Logos From Vehicles
Just because an auto manufacturer or dealer has covered the back of your car with logos and badges doesn't mean they have to stay there. Whether you dislike the cluttered appearance of multiple emblems, are against the idea of advertising for a brand to which you've already given money or just don't want people to know what kind of car you drive, there is a simple process for removing adhesive-backed logos from vehicles--and you can do it with items you might already have around the house.
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Things You'll Need
- Hair dryer
- Dental floss
- Goo Gone or other adhesive remover
- Chamois cloth
Instructions
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Turn on the hair dryer and begin to heat the logo. Keep the setting on low or medium, and make sure to stay a foot or so away from the car in order to preserve your paint.
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Check, after a few minutes, to see if the logo has any "give." If you can move the logo a little, it's time to move on to the next step. If not, continue to heat until the logo can be moved a little.
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Remove a length of dental floss. Use the floss in a back-and-forth sawing motion between the logo and the car's surface. Pull the floss toward yourself in order to avoid scuffing your paint. Continue this process until the logo comes off.
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Apply the Goo Gone or other adhesive remover to a chamois cloth and polish the area where the logo was. This will remove all adhesive residue.
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Tips & Warnings
The floss might break several times while you're working. Simply grab another length and continue.
If the adhesive hardens while you're working, use the hairdryer to soften it up again.
If you have fishing line, it can work in place of dental floss.
Wearing thick work gloves while using the dental floss is recommended. This will keep your hands from getting cut during the potentially lengthy removal process.
