Removing dealer sticker/badge - Page 2 - The Ford Focus Forum

**zachplacefocuszx3** · 11-09-2008, 12:01 AM

to get that stuff off all you have to do is put a heatgun to it and then take some floss and take the plastic off, then heat the black glue stuff a little bit and just rub it off, and at the end to make it look good, rub a little gasoline on a towel and rub it where the plastic was.

**Cookieman00x** · 11-22-2008, 11:33 AM

just heat it up with a hairdryer, slip some fishing string behind it and use goo gone to remove anything left over.

**Danno143** · 11-22-2008, 11:47 PM

try denatured alcohol but dont rub hard and wipe of quickly

**20focus03** · 11-24-2008, 05:33 AM

will these methods work for stock badges..for instance the focus and the zx5 emblems on my car?

**Danno143** · 11-26-2008, 11:37 AM

yes they will use a putty knife wrap the top of it with masking tape then scrape off the badges then use denatured alcohol works like a charm

**dmich** · 11-26-2008, 05:56 PM

I was able to pick off the dealer lettering on my new car, just need to go clean it up with some isopropyl alcohol in a little bit.

**vector_zero** · 12-06-2008, 03:15 AM

Avon Skin-So-Soft on a cottonball removes any glue from any surface, and won't hurt the paint a bit.

**Dathlok X** · 12-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Metal razor and bumper sticker remover... took me about 15 minutes with no heat gun. Go slow and you will be fine

**BirdDragon** · 02-15-2009, 11:45 AM

Just did mine. 30 degree weather and my thumbnail. Instead of being one big decal, my dealer decided to go with a lot of little lines. Took roughly ten minutes, but the rear is much more clean. Thanks for the inspiration fellas!

**Lancer211** · 03-31-2009, 03:36 AM

I had a bumper sticker on my Focus (sticker from the 2008 election I had put on myself) that I wanted to remove -- I sprayed it with WD-40 2 or 3 times and was able to peel it up easily!

**edflesh** · 04-11-2009, 01:06 PM

I just thought about this after having the car approx. 1 year. Thanks All.

**emartin** · 07-03-2009, 09:58 PM

Blow dyer with my auto zone rewards card

then used window cleaner to clean the crust n dirt, looks perfect!

**waxon_waxoff** · 07-06-2009, 02:51 PM

jackhammer and a blowtorch, followed by turpentine and 600 grit sandpaper. worked like a charm for me.

hear fishing line and some goo gone works ok too....

**shortbusno27** · 07-10-2009, 02:00 AM

when i debadged my zx3 i used a blowgun and fingernail, then for residue left i used a bug and tar remover that said it was safe for use on clearcoats.

**MattD** · 07-10-2009, 02:32 AM

Plastic razor blades work best/safest for the finish, they dont scratch paint...its what most detailers/stealerships use. http://www.scraperite.com/

**bigdukesix** · 07-10-2009, 03:31 PM

wait till it's nice and hot outside, then take a piece of dental floss, waxed works better and use it to cut that crap off your car. worst thing that can happen is the dental floss breaks, in which case go at it with a new piece, using a sawing motion can help if the adhesive is being stubborn. you can also spray some bug and tar remover on the top edge and let it soak in a bit to aid the removal.

**Armanduhx3** · 07-11-2009, 12:17 AM

We did it and it was super fast

Blow it with a hair dryer (we used a professional one), and just peeled it off with fingers.
and then used goof off or whatever to get the rest off.

**SOHCTUNER** · 07-11-2009, 10:32 PM

Floss, Goo Gone and a hairdryer thats what i used to debadge my focus

**Focusized1976** · 07-14-2009, 04:42 AM

Used a combination of goo-gone, fingernail/fishing line and then once off, I cleaned it real good and then waxed it. Makes your car look a lot better when debadged!

**HeiKe** · 08-02-2009, 07:55 PM

just removed the dealer vinyl and the "focus" and "ZX3" badges. looks better

**Focus_Pokus** · 08-05-2009, 10:30 PM

Just debadged my ZX5 today! I think it turned out pretty damn nice...I used a letter opener (very carefully) to pull of the letters, then used a multi-purpose goo remover called De-solv-it. Then I just washed/waxed it and it turned out great! Pics below

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...805091916a.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...0805091916.jpg

11-09-2008, 12:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
zachplacefocuszx3 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: i live in tacoma washington Posts: 27	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge to get that stuff off all you have to do is put a heatgun to it and then take some floss and take the plastic off, then heat the black glue stuff a little bit and just rub it off, and at the end to make it look good, rub a little gasoline on a towel and rub it where the plastic was. __________________ -zachplace-

11-22-2008, 11:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
Cookieman00x TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norristown, Pa Posts: 323	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge just heat it up with a hairdryer, slip some fishing string behind it and use goo gone to remove anything left over.

11-22-2008, 11:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
Danno143 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: hendersonville nc Posts: 195	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge try denatured alcohol but dont rub hard and wipe of quickly

11-24-2008, 05:33 AM	#29 (permalink)
20focus03 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ABQ,NEW MEXICO Posts: 970	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge will these methods work for stock badges..for instance the focus and the zx5 emblems on my car?

11-26-2008, 11:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
Danno143 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: hendersonville nc Posts: 195	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge yes they will use a putty knife wrap the top of it with masking tape then scrape off the badges then use denatured alcohol works like a charm

11-26-2008, 05:56 PM	#31 (permalink)
dmich TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 450	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge I was able to pick off the dealer lettering on my new car, just need to go clean it up with some isopropyl alcohol in a little bit. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus ZX3 - RIP 2004 SVT Focus ZX5 - Goodbye you piece of junk! 2006 Focus SES ZX4

12-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
vector_zero Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Avon Skin-So-Soft on a cottonball removes any glue from any surface, and won't hurt the paint a bit.

12-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dathlok X Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas City Area Posts: 9	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Metal razor and bumper sticker remover... took me about 15 minutes with no heat gun. Go slow and you will be fine

02-15-2009, 11:45 AM	#34 (permalink)
BirdDragon TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 242	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Just did mine. 30 degree weather and my thumbnail. Instead of being one big decal, my dealer decided to go with a lot of little lines. Took roughly ten minutes, but the rear is much more clean. Thanks for the inspiration fellas! __________________ Totaled: 2001 ZX3 2003 SVTF ZX5 # 1863

03-31-2009, 03:36 AM	#35 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,342	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge I had a bumper sticker on my Focus (sticker from the 2008 election I had put on myself) that I wanted to remove -- I sprayed it with WD-40 2 or 3 times and was able to peel it up easily! __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

04-11-2009, 01:06 PM	#36 (permalink)
edflesh Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, AL Posts: 3	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge I just thought about this after having the car approx. 1 year. Thanks All. __________________ Buy the ticket, take the ride. 2000 Zetec Wagon

07-03-2009, 09:58 PM	#37 (permalink)
emartin Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Blow dyer with my auto zone rewards card then used window cleaner to clean the crust n dirt, looks perfect!

07-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
waxon_waxoff TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 148	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge jackhammer and a blowtorch, followed by turpentine and 600 grit sandpaper. worked like a charm for me. hear fishing line and some goo gone works ok too....

07-10-2009, 02:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
shortbusno27 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 276	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge when i debadged my zx3 i used a blowgun and fingernail, then for residue left i used a bug and tar remover that said it was safe for use on clearcoats. __________________ 2005 Infra Red ST, 5 Spoke SVT Rims, 5% Tint, Front Saleen Strut Bar, Saleen Springs waiting to go on.

07-10-2009, 02:32 AM	#40 (permalink)
MattD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Linden, NC Posts: 39	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Plastic razor blades work best/safest for the finish, they dont scratch paint...its what most detailers/stealerships use. http://www.scraperite.com/

07-10-2009, 03:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
bigdukesix Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 69	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge wait till it's nice and hot outside, then take a piece of dental floss, waxed works better and use it to cut that crap off your car. worst thing that can happen is the dental floss breaks, in which case go at it with a new piece, using a sawing motion can help if the adhesive is being stubborn. you can also spray some bug and tar remover on the top edge and let it soak in a bit to aid the removal. __________________ 2002 CD Silver SVT FOCUS #329 SSGT Militant Focus Owners FOLLOW ME ! Blue int, K & N ,MBRP, Ford Racing, Mintex, VF, X2, Esslinger, SPC, HTPerformance, Kmac, Prothane, EnergySuspension, Hankook, Alpine, RF, Pioneer "I poked at it with a stick."

07-11-2009, 12:17 AM	#42 (permalink)
Armanduhx3 "Shut Up man, get on my horse" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,691	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge We did it and it was super fast Blow it with a hair dryer (we used a professional one), and just peeled it off with fingers. and then used goof off or whatever to get the rest off. __________________ aRmanda\|\|Tweet\|\|Building teh zx3\|\|Girls of FJ

07-11-2009, 10:32 PM	#43 (permalink)
SOHCTUNER Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glendale,Az Posts: 1,348	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Floss, Goo Gone and a hairdryer thats what i used to debadge my focus __________________ "it costs like 30 grand" "you can buy a nice set of grapefuits for that amount of money" "It's better than sex, I'm telling you." "Just Stick that camshaft in there like a pro. maby we can stick them in there like pros LOL!"

07-14-2009, 04:42 AM	#44 (permalink)
Focusized1976 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near a big arse lake..... Posts: 813	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Used a combination of goo-gone, fingernail/fishing line and then once off, I cleaned it real good and then waxed it. Makes your car look a lot better when debadged!

08-02-2009, 07:55 PM	#45 (permalink)
HeiKe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 94	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge just removed the dealer vinyl and the "focus" and "ZX3" badges. looks better __________________ 2002 ZX3 Hatchback Modifications: Sport Edition F2 Rims, Goodyear TripleTread All-Season tires.

08-05-2009, 10:30 PM	#46 (permalink)
Focus_Pokus TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 301	Re: Removing dealer sticker/badge Just debadged my ZX5 today! I think it turned out pretty damn nice...I used a letter opener (very carefully) to pull of the letters, then used a multi-purpose goo remover called De-solv-it. Then I just washed/waxed it and it turned out great! Pics below http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...805091916a.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...0805091916.jpg __________________ '03 D23 ZX5 + Cosworth CAI & ICE \| 2.5" FSWerks Race Exhaust

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