Removing tailgate decals
 

I have a 2004 sierra and i wanted to know how to remove the "GMC" and "SIERRA" plastic decals off the tailgate. Are they glued on or what? Thanks

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

Yeah...A hair dryer might loosen the glue enough.....but you really need a heat-gun.Do you have any cheap tool places nearby?..

Harbor freight stores usually have em for about 20 bucks.Be careful not to get it TOO hot and blister the paint though!

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

Another alternative to a heat gun would be a piece of piano wire and an eraser wheel. Take about a 2 foot section of wire and put a pair of vise grips on either side. One hand above and one below the emblem slide the wire between the emblem and the 2sided tape that holds it on and work the wire up and down and back at the same time. It will come off easy. no dents from screwdrivers or plasic spreaders(it will dent easy if you try to pry against metal) or worries of blistered paint. you can then either take the left over glue off chemically(soak a rag in adhesive remover recomended for white and red paint) or with an eraser wheel that hooks up to a drill available at most auto stores.

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

PS. dont use eraser wheels on white. it stains it whatever color the wheel is. trust me you have to make this mistake to know it!!!

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

Ya my truck is white..

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

so did you attemp to remove them yet? cuz if your afraid of messin up your truck go to a bodyshop and have them do it. cant see them charging you a lot of money to do it

RE: Removing tailgate decals
 

didja get it??

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i just did it today and it looks perfect i used fishing line instead of piano wire and then removed the rest of the glue with gumoutcarborator cleaner (recomended by a guy at pep boys)