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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Removing my dealership decal and emblems this week and I was wondering what is the best method of doing this without damaging the paint? I'm thinking hair dryer, dental floss, and some goo gone should do the trick. I have access to an actual heat gun but I'm not sure if that will damage the paint.
Old May 22, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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i used dental floss for the dealership emblem, and it worked like a charm!
Old May 24, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna order some new emblems soon just debating on what color to put on a white xD.

http://www.customxbgauges.com/index....1240ff7bf9804c
Old May 24, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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I used Dental floss too. Worked good.
Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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That's the first thing I did when i bought my car. I hate those decals.
Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Dental floss with a hair dryer to heat it up. I have a SW and i painted them flat black, looks good.
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