removing the chevy decal...

94S10asm · 03-18-2007, 01:33 AM

i have a 94 dime and i have this factory decal on the tailgate that i would like to see go away. i have tried the hair dryer and heating it up and pulling it off and thats not doing the trick. anyone got any other ideas?

juddspaintballs · 03-18-2007, 01:44 AM

did you try running fishing line or dental floss behind it while heating it up?

neuronyx · 03-18-2007, 02:17 AM

I had the dealer logos on my tailgate. I am not sure if the factory is vinyl like the dealer logos but if it is a rubber wheel did wonders for it.

2.2sleeper · 03-18-2007, 09:43 AM

i used a hairdryer on my GMC truck emblem on my tailgate. i heated it up and pulled it off with my nails.

94S10asm · 03-18-2007, 09:49 AM

its not a little emblem its a huge sticker i put up a picture here so you all and see what im talking about. i have seen several others with this sticker on the back and but i dont know how to get it off my truck it has wax buildup around it and i cant get the wax off so it has to go and i want to shave the tailgate soon too so it has to be gone for paint.

SHROP · 03-18-2007, 09:53 AM

if your gettin it painted and shaved then just hit it with a grinder before you take it in, or have them do it when they prep it unless your doign the work yourself

thunder94 · 03-18-2007, 10:21 AM

I'd use a rubber wheel. And take off the dealer sticker too!

s-10_ghost · 03-18-2007, 10:34 AM

get some stuff called "Fabulous Blaster" from Advance Auto Parts, it's what I used to take off my factory trim. decals, and emblems.

but that sticker, IMO is

I like it

I looked at your tires.....

do they say Super Star?!?!

juddspaintballs · 03-18-2007, 03:39 PM

i didn't realize you were talking about the sticker thing and not the badge. well, since you're going to be stripping the paint anyways, you could always sand it off with the rest of the paint

94S10asm · 03-18-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s-10_ghost

get some stuff called "Fabulous Blaster" from Advance Auto Parts, it's what I used to take off my factory trim. decals, and emblems.

but that sticker, IMO is I like it

I looked at your tires.....

do they say Super Star?!?!

they do say super star. they are super star radial g/ts. but im trading them with a guy for a set of iroc wheels...

s-10_ghost · 03-18-2007, 09:14 PM

lol...SUPER STAR!!!

fidime · 03-18-2007, 10:22 PM

I would just grind it down like stated before.. Or by ur self a widget (little pink triangle plastic, thingy) Its used for taking vinyl letters off signs. Oh and goo be gone or wd 40.

01cherryreds10 · 03-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Hold on, I found this killer solvent you use with a spray bottle after you peel off the decals.

I took off the side mouldings from my 01 LS and it worked awesome after I used some polishing compound after I rubber the solvent and using a heat gun.

And remember not to over do the heat gun or you will flake the paint

01cherryreds10 · 03-18-2007, 11:02 PM

Adhesive Remover

It may seem like a lot of money, but it's so worth it.

Make sure you get some of those plastic razorblades they sell on there too, those are super nice with a heat gun, and they save your nails.

Red X · 03-19-2007, 01:58 AM

Rubber wheels work perfect, it wont **** up ur peint either, unless your an idiot, and can burn through clear and paint.

neuronyx · 03-19-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red X

... unless your an idiot, and can burn through clear and paint.

oh wait.

juddspaintballs · 03-19-2007, 07:17 PM

but he's sanding down his paint anyways! why spend money on other products to remove it if he's gotta hit it with paper eventually anyways?

ONeal · 03-19-2007, 10:22 PM

well, I am not going to be sanding down my tailgate and I'd like to remove my "bigass" chevrolet decal. Where can I get these legendary rubber wheels that you speak so highly of? When I search for it all I find are .....rubber wheels, you know.....like wheels dude, casters, small tires type thing...you know? So where's the stuff huh? post a link yo

juddspaintballs · 03-20-2007, 01:07 AM

you're not sanding your tailgate? how are you going to shave it?

ONeal · 03-21-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm not going to shave it....that's the dude who started the thread. Maybe you got he and I mixed up because we have the same avatar....anyway where can I get rubber wheels? anyone have a link?

juddspaintballs · 03-21-2007, 02:29 PM

must have, my bad

juddspaintballs · 03-21-2007, 02:32 PM

3M 7501 - Disc Pinstripe Removal - SJs Tools

neuronyx · 03-21-2007, 02:45 PM

I bought mine off of eBay but I know Napa also carries them. If they dont have them then they can probably get some in overnight.

tohoopty · 03-22-2007, 12:29 PM

a heat gun works real well to.it gets alot hoter than a hairdryer.i used it on mine and it came off in one piece.

03-18-2007, 01:33 AM	#1
94S10asm slow as shit-10 Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 727 Location: carbondale, IL User is: OffLine	removing the chevy decal... i have a 94 dime and i have this factory decal on the tailgate that i would like to see go away. i have tried the hair dryer and heating it up and pulling it off and thats not doing the trick. anyone got any other ideas?
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03-18-2007, 01:44 AM	#2
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... did you try running fishing line or dental floss behind it while heating it up?
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03-18-2007, 02:17 AM	#3
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... I had the dealer logos on my tailgate. I am not sure if the factory is vinyl like the dealer logos but if it is a rubber wheel did wonders for it.
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03-18-2007, 09:43 AM	#4
2.2sleeper Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Macomb, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... i used a hairdryer on my GMC truck emblem on my tailgate. i heated it up and pulled it off with my nails.
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03-18-2007, 09:49 AM	#5
94S10asm slow as shit-10 Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 727 Location: carbondale, IL User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... its not a little emblem its a huge sticker i put up a picture here so you all and see what im talking about. i have seen several others with this sticker on the back and but i dont know how to get it off my truck it has wax buildup around it and i cant get the wax off so it has to go and i want to shave the tailgate soon too so it has to be gone for paint.
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03-18-2007, 09:53 AM	#6
SHROP Back in CALI Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,996 Location: Hollister CA User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... if your gettin it painted and shaved then just hit it with a grinder before you take it in, or have them do it when they prep it unless your doign the work yourself
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03-18-2007, 10:21 AM	#7
thunder94 Window Licker Age: 38 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,103 Location: Southwestern Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... I'd use a rubber wheel. And take off the dealer sticker too!
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03-18-2007, 10:34 AM	#8
s-10_ghost Cant wait for me V8 Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Camden County User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... get some stuff called "Fabulous Blaster" from Advance Auto Parts, it's what I used to take off my factory trim. decals, and emblems. but that sticker, IMO is I like it I looked at your tires..... do they say Super Star?!?! Last edited by s-10_ghost : 03-18-2007 at 10:35 AM.
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03-18-2007, 03:39 PM	#9
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... i didn't realize you were talking about the sticker thing and not the badge. well, since you're going to be stripping the paint anyways, you could always sand it off with the rest of the paint
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03-18-2007, 08:32 PM	#10
94S10asm slow as shit-10 Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 727 Location: carbondale, IL User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... Quote: Originally Posted by s-10_ghost get some stuff called "Fabulous Blaster" from Advance Auto Parts, it's what I used to take off my factory trim. decals, and emblems. but that sticker, IMO is I like it I looked at your tires..... do they say Super Star?!?! they do say super star. they are super star radial g/ts. but im trading them with a guy for a set of iroc wheels...
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03-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#11
s-10_ghost Cant wait for me V8 Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 266 Location: Camden County User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... lol...SUPER STAR!!!
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03-18-2007, 10:22 PM	#12
fidime Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... I would just grind it down like stated before.. Or by ur self a widget (little pink triangle plastic, thingy) Its used for taking vinyl letters off signs. Oh and goo be gone or wd 40.
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03-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#13
01cherryreds10 Tim loves his doritos Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,231 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... Hold on, I found this killer solvent you use with a spray bottle after you peel off the decals. I took off the side mouldings from my 01 LS and it worked awesome after I used some polishing compound after I rubber the solvent and using a heat gun. And remember not to over do the heat gun or you will flake the paint
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03-18-2007, 11:02 PM	#14
01cherryreds10 Tim loves his doritos Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,231 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... Adhesive Remover It may seem like a lot of money, but it's so worth it. Make sure you get some of those plastic razorblades they sell on there too, those are super nice with a heat gun, and they save your nails.
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03-19-2007, 01:58 AM	#15
Red X XtremelyLow Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 788 Location: Owensboro, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... Rubber wheels work perfect, it wont **** up ur peint either, unless your an idiot, and can burn through clear and paint.
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03-19-2007, 12:29 PM	#16
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... Quote: Originally Posted by Red X ... unless your an idiot, and can burn through clear and paint. oh wait.
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03-19-2007, 07:17 PM	#17
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... but he's sanding down his paint anyways! why spend money on other products to remove it if he's gotta hit it with paper eventually anyways?
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03-19-2007, 10:22 PM	#18
ONeal Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 77 Location: chesapeake virginia User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... well, I am not going to be sanding down my tailgate and I'd like to remove my "bigass" chevrolet decal. Where can I get these legendary rubber wheels that you speak so highly of? When I search for it all I find are .....rubber wheels, you know.....like wheels dude, casters, small tires type thing...you know? So where's the stuff huh? post a link yo
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03-20-2007, 01:07 AM	#19
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... you're not sanding your tailgate? how are you going to shave it?
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03-21-2007, 01:51 PM	#20
ONeal Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 77 Location: chesapeake virginia User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... I'm not going to shave it....that's the dude who started the thread. Maybe you got he and I mixed up because we have the same avatar....anyway where can I get rubber wheels? anyone have a link?
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03-21-2007, 02:29 PM	#21
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... must have, my bad
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03-21-2007, 02:32 PM	#22
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,285 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... 3M 7501 - Disc Pinstripe Removal - SJs Tools
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03-21-2007, 02:45 PM	#23
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... I bought mine off of eBay but I know Napa also carries them. If they dont have them then they can probably get some in overnight.
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03-22-2007, 12:29 PM	#24
tohoopty Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,949 Location: point pleasant wv User is: OffLine	Re: removing the chevy decal... a heat gun works real well to.it gets alot hoter than a hairdryer.i used it on mine and it came off in one piece.
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