Removing stickers without damaging paint?
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Removing stickers without damaging paint?
I'm looking at a local MB S560 but from the pics, it looks like there is a sticker on the back of the car. Not sure why they wouldn't remove it? Maybe they did after they took the pics but why wouldn't they post a clean pic?
Anyway, wondering what are good ways to remove a (permanent) sticker in ways that don't damage the paint?
Anyway, wondering what are good ways to remove a (permanent) sticker in ways that don't damage the paint?
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I don't think they like removing stickers because they don't know what's underneath; paint chip, scratches, paint a different shade than the rest of the car, etc. I personally wouldn't buy the car unless the sticker is removed by the seller.
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I'm already high, what do I need the acetone for? LOL
You mean like nail polish, that's all I need? Or Goo Gone?
Like the other post said I will ask the dealer to remove it before purchase. I kind of think they must have already tried to remove it. This is a nice vehicle but not perfect. I would hate to pass on it because of a sticker, but if there will be damage from removing it, maybe better to skip and look for the next one.
You mean like nail polish, that's all I need? Or Goo Gone?
Like the other post said I will ask the dealer to remove it before purchase. I kind of think they must have already tried to remove it. This is a nice vehicle but not perfect. I would hate to pass on it because of a sticker, but if there will be damage from removing it, maybe better to skip and look for the next one.
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There are plenty of ways to remove a sticker without damaging paint. You mention the sticker is permanent but that would mean its not a sticker.
Dealer has the tools. Heat, degreaser, goo gone, acetone (carefully) and a rubber wheel.
There won't be an issue unless there was already an issue.
Dealer has the tools. Heat, degreaser, goo gone, acetone (carefully) and a rubber wheel.
There won't be an issue unless there was already an issue.
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Nail polish remover will work. It is mostly acetone, plus possibly some color and fragrance.
I get Goo Gone and Goof Off mixed up - read the labels and see which one, or both, are compatible with painted metal.
Agree that the dealer should be the first recourse, but it's easy to DIY. 5 minute job.
I get Goo Gone and Goof Off mixed up - read the labels and see which one, or both, are compatible with painted metal.
Agree that the dealer should be the first recourse, but it's easy to DIY. 5 minute job.
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Acetone reacts with Clear coat and paint almost immediately. Using acetone on a car's finish it's not for the faint at heart, it's not for the unskilled, and I highly recommend against it personally..highly.. A mistake may not be easily corrected
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Thanks for the replies. I asked / told the dealer to remove the decal and they did. I tried pulling on it. Maybe attached with some kind of adhesive. It was pretty thick. No trace of it after they removed it. Not sure what they used. Not going to buy a Mercedes-Benz with a sticker on it. I did the same thing with my *new* Buick 7 years ago. I looked at the car and laughed and said, take that thing off.
