How To Remove Sticker/Decals (CARMAX Sticker) in Minutes!

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  • Hey Everyone! I will be showing you how to remove stickers and decals using a heat gun/hair dryer, micro fiber towel, spray bottle and a card.
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  • @kristenswan8919
    @kristenswan8919 7 років тому +231

    I purchased a truck from another dealer and they did remove the logo when I asked.

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  7 років тому +11

      i knew it ahah

    • @Retro6502
      @Retro6502 6 років тому +27

      Most dealerships will remove the sticker for you. Just ask before you buy it. It's 5 minutes worth of work with tools they have handy and they don't want to lose a sale over a sticker. I've asked every time I've bought a car and they never made a big deal about it. "sure, we'll take care of it"

    • @joetimilty221
      @joetimilty221 4 роки тому +2

      Good stuff! Definitely Appreciate your help!

    • @TicklerDude
      @TicklerDude 4 роки тому +17

      If I’m buying a car and it has a sticker on it, I tell the dealer that I charge a $500 “advertising fee.” Either they pay me, take the sticker off, or the deal is cancelled!!! Guess what? They always remove the sticker.

    • @lupefriends280
      @lupefriends280 2 роки тому

      Wow thanks

  • @seanstewart74
    @seanstewart74 4 роки тому +81

    I always make the dealer remove the sticker. You get no free advertising from me! You are correct about CarMax they will remove the decal if you ask them to.

  • @matt248524852485
    @matt248524852485 7 років тому +179

    i actually work at carmax as a detailer and we put the stickers on before cars make it to the front lot and we use a similar method on returned cars. and yes you can ask the dealer to remove the carmax stickers and tag plate trim covers and we will remove them

    • @GrizzlyDaddams
      @GrizzlyDaddams 4 роки тому +11

      Thanks for the tip, homie!

    • @gardenia1117
      @gardenia1117 4 роки тому +1

      Nice

    • @MrBob2212
      @MrBob2212 2 роки тому +1

      Great to know!! Will definitely be asking them to remove it

    • @stevenjoelBx
      @stevenjoelBx 2 роки тому

      Yes thank you sir 🙇🏽‍♂️

    • @drouxbag94
      @drouxbag94 2 роки тому +1

      Ima stop by tomorrow lmao

  • @DJPitaB
    @DJPitaB 10 місяців тому +4

    I bought a car from Carmax a couple days ago, and I fully intended to ask them to remove their logo sticker, but I ultimately forgot. When I called and asked later, they refused. Rather than fight about it, I followed your instructions and am happy to report that it went perfectly. No scratches and no residue. You'd never know anything had ever been there. Thanks so much!

  • @davidhao7589
    @davidhao7589 7 років тому +112

    I used your method on my car and it came off with no problem and there's no glue residuals. Great video! Really helpful!

  • @thetravelinghermit
    @thetravelinghermit 7 років тому +113

    just remove the 'x'

  • @anthonybounmy302
    @anthonybounmy302 2 роки тому +4

    Just got my car the other day with a Carmax sticker and watched your video.. man all I gotta say is thank you 🙏🏽

  • @hitekdialect
    @hitekdialect Рік тому

    The internet is UNDEFEATED!! Thank you sir. I put a decal on my truck in a CROOKED FASHION and that adhesive was stronger than onion and garlic now & laters. THANK YOU so much for this tutorial.

  • @jessicaknight7924
    @jessicaknight7924 2 роки тому +1

    Just bought a car and found your video. It was SO helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @sghhdijxeg6483
    @sghhdijxeg6483 2 роки тому +8

    i’m literally so mad why do they do this not a single person wants this shit on their car😭

  • @ruthless12street
    @ruthless12street 5 років тому +297

    Who wants to drive a Mercedes with a carmax decal ....

    • @andresreyna4260
      @andresreyna4260 4 роки тому +20

      Definitely not a higher end vehicle but I’ve got a 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner & this sticker in annoys the hell outta me.

    • @EliasRoy
      @EliasRoy 3 роки тому +4

      Nobody

    • @helenarichard
      @helenarichard Рік тому +4

      I have an Audi with a little bear decal that may seem cute but that little bear is the symbol of a big second hand car salesman that rips people off. I am gonna get rid of it now.

    • @mubaking420
      @mubaking420 Рік тому +1

      That's a Mustang...

    • @ccloud3981
      @ccloud3981 Рік тому +1

      I agree. BUT, it does let people know u aren't stupid with your money and budget well to have what you have.

  • @jerrylynn6157
    @jerrylynn6157 2 роки тому +2

    Just brought home a Mazda ND MX-5 Club from Carmax... in Black no less - this was very helpful!

  • @mom7367
    @mom7367 6 років тому +11

    this worked perfectly. I used a blow dryer and one of my shopping gift cards and it came right up. please make sure you keep the soapy water on it. it helps a whole lot!! was done in under 20 minutes and I had 3 lines of writing on my car!! Great tip! thank you

  • @Alex_Penjamin
    @Alex_Penjamin 4 роки тому

    Just bought a 2016 Honda Accord coupe and I thought they’d take the CarMax sticker off for me... that sticker was buggin me. Thanks for this video man 💯💯💯

  • @kennedymoriah8148
    @kennedymoriah8148 6 років тому +48

    I work at carmax and you know all you needed to do what peel the sticker off with your fingernail and take fingernail polish remover to take off the residue .. and no it will not mess up your paint. And yes when your car gets "prepped" (cleaned up and stickers taken off) inventory will take the stickers and tags off upon request.

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  6 років тому +5

      "scratching" it off is a sure way to scratch the clear coat. just by wiping a cloth over your car scratches it. thats how swirl marks form. nearly ever car has swirl marks.

    • @transfemtranshuman
      @transfemtranshuman 6 років тому +19

      and scraping with your card isn't gonna scratch the clear coat?

    • @OGSuki.
      @OGSuki. 5 років тому

      Thanks!! Good to know.

    • @itstetravaal506
      @itstetravaal506 5 років тому +6

      Nail polish remover is acetone. Acetone is used to thin and also dissolve enamel paint (i.e. car paint, nail paint). Idk... but Im not trying that on my car.

    • @KishBish
      @KishBish 5 років тому

      I wouldn't use polish remover, but a fingernail is less harmful than a card.. it isn't scratching against the surface at all.. just use your nail to lift an edge of a sticker letter, and peel the rest.. using a card is scraping against the paint..

  • @abjomish
    @abjomish Місяць тому

    Bought about 3 weeks ago. Fingernail and hot soapy water worked great. Thanks

  • @alexolvera1997
    @alexolvera1997 5 років тому +89

    Instead of using soapy water you can also use paint remover . Turned my red car white 👍🏼

  • @ShesSoDivyne
    @ShesSoDivyne 5 років тому

    Lmao when you were showing the before and after shots I thought my app was tweaking and played a lance210 video😂😂 anyway awesome video, totally helpful 🙌🏼😉

  • @tyler238
    @tyler238 6 років тому +280

    40 CARMAX employees disliked this video🤣😂

  • @awk.z71
    @awk.z71 5 років тому +5

    Worked very well. Thank you very much!!

  • @The22Traveler
    @The22Traveler 2 роки тому

    good video man, simple and easier than I thought.

  • @mikesmultimedia
    @mikesmultimedia 4 роки тому

    Mullinax Ford dealer sticker is my culprit to remove. I’ll definitely do this at night or in shade. Thanks.

  • @hoplitecenturion9441
    @hoplitecenturion9441 3 роки тому

    This is the definition of intelligence. Solving a problem ingeniously and cheap.

  • @UndeadxSanta
    @UndeadxSanta Рік тому

    Thank you for the helpful info, I used my portable heater.

  • @byronlentz4825
    @byronlentz4825 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info. Just bought a Highlander and have this dealer sicker on it.

  • @GrizzlyDaddams
    @GrizzlyDaddams 4 роки тому +11

    I've done body and paint work for 20 years off and on. This is exactly what I would do if I didnt have access to an eraser wheel. Great job and great advice. I would just suggest trying "LA's awesome" it's an all purpise cleaner and works fantasticly on gunk without dmg to clear coat or paint. Although, I would not let it sit on the surfice too long and wash/ rince the entire area after with the hose to be safe.

  • @NoOneButJesus
    @NoOneButJesus 5 років тому +65

    I let my new Ram Rebel sit in the hot New Orleans sun (105 degrees today), and was able to peel the stickers off with just my bare hands.

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 3 роки тому +5

      Saves money on a heat gun.

  • @ZondalynDNoble
    @ZondalynDNoble 4 роки тому

    Good look'n out! Do more videos on what is the best tip to protect your dash board... mines feels like it is turning to play doh...

  • @illianaz
    @illianaz 6 років тому +2

    Using Novus label remover (white liquid) or rubbing alcohol will easily remove the sticker glue. Great video. Thanks for sharing. :)

    • @todd9016
      @todd9016 6 років тому

      illianaire 7

  • @philipvandijk1190
    @philipvandijk1190 3 роки тому +1

    Cool vid. Thanks a million. I'm getting rid of a CARMAX sticker as well, so this was exactly what I needed to see...

  • @leaningforward
    @leaningforward 6 років тому +3

    Great video. Very helpful and straight forward.

  • @jonjones6017
    @jonjones6017 7 років тому +11

    I just bought a mustang from carmax myself and I will be giving this method a shot. Great Video

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  7 років тому +1

      Good luck! And enjoy it! I've bought 2 mustangs from them haha

    • @rainyday438
      @rainyday438 7 років тому +1

      Insidious 5.0 I bought 1 a few weeks ago for 24,599

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  7 років тому +1

      awesome! the one in video i bought for 23,499

  • @cheryleward5952
    @cheryleward5952 7 років тому +1

    Very impressive, good job

  • @xCeCe11x
    @xCeCe11x 6 років тому +3

    True it's in the purchase agreement but I worked with 2 guys on the one I bought and they said "well yeah we can take it off BUT we don't recommend us doing it because..." Clearly having CarMax do the removal is discouraged at a corporate level but I didn't want to argue I just wanted to get the hell out of there and get my dinner lol hence why I'm here now watching tutorials

  • @ravipeiris4388
    @ravipeiris4388 6 років тому

    Great video. I will be purchasing a car from CarMax in the next few months....per your suggestion, I will be asking them to remove the decal before I leave the CarMax parking lot.

  • @bossmaniacgames
    @bossmaniacgames 6 років тому +1

    this is a very useful video... thx for posting and cool mustang

  • @phantommedia9964
    @phantommedia9964 7 років тому +28

    Huh, I've always wondered if those decals were individual letters or a huge clear sticker, now I know the answer lol.

    • @wessoccerplayer
      @wessoccerplayer 6 років тому +3

      I'm sure it goes on all at once when they put them on

  • @kentgabriel3572
    @kentgabriel3572 7 років тому +42

    Just a detainers tip....use a detail spray and clay bar to easily remove glue residue ✌🏻

    • @dalewcarr4903
      @dalewcarr4903 6 років тому +7

      or use Citrol266, Rapid Remover, Goo Gone, Laquer Thinner, IPA, Wax&Grease Remover, etc. and save your clay bar for better uses. Another detailer tip from a detailer. Peace!

    • @notrappaport5340
      @notrappaport5340 6 років тому +2

      So, Goo Gone is completely safe for the paint job?

    • @garyleonard8690
      @garyleonard8690 2 роки тому

      Naptha would work

  • @kylefeilmeier7261
    @kylefeilmeier7261 4 роки тому

    Couldn't get it off my gfs 06 honda. Its embedded in the paint. When touching the sticker it dips into it idk how to remove it. I tried to remove it

  • @luckydog-287
    @luckydog-287 4 роки тому +5

    Well done! Great style! Thank you!

  • @wallyviper
    @wallyviper 11 місяців тому

    Thx... Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @sadhuevo
    @sadhuevo 2 роки тому

    does this work on stickers in a glass surface as well?

  • @Thetruthheals24
    @Thetruthheals24 4 роки тому +3

    If it’s hot in Texas no need for blow dryer, just spray it with water and it comes right off. Gotta love Texas 😊

    • @melaniecasey2925
      @melaniecasey2925 3 роки тому

      Maybe I should wait for a hot day before I remove it then 😅😂

  • @daveevans1232
    @daveevans1232 2 місяці тому

    Does this scratch the paint at all with the card?

  • @kctsp6631
    @kctsp6631 4 роки тому

    Good video, thank you for sharing.

  • @JeremysRants
    @JeremysRants 4 роки тому +2

    get a clay bar from the local auto store and detail spray. You can remove the glue easy with that.

  • @jmaegm
    @jmaegm 2 роки тому

    Where can I get the micro fiber TOWER

  • @snazz1158
    @snazz1158 2 роки тому +1

    Dude your eyelashes on fleek

  • @HarrisonHanson-hy7or
    @HarrisonHanson-hy7or 11 місяців тому

    Yep! I did the exact same thing where it scratched/melted my paint.

  • @jamespopp6324
    @jamespopp6324 4 роки тому +1

    how about using goof off to remove sticky residue

  • @karlaadrian20
    @karlaadrian20 7 років тому +2

    Works wonders!

  • @connorobrien7313
    @connorobrien7313 6 років тому +3

    very helpful!

  • @helenarichard
    @helenarichard Рік тому +1

    I tried it. Got an extention cord, hair dryer, a card. It only took a minute. These decalls are quite clean and stretchy. All the letters came of easily using my fingernail and they didn't even have to be that hot. Pointing a hair dryer at a closed object can make it shut down so be careful not to break your hair dryer.

  • @hanwin651
    @hanwin651 Рік тому

    Great video !

  • @icantm0sh
    @icantm0sh 7 років тому +2

    Didn't have a heat gun but the hair dryer worked perfectly! There was a lot of glue left and I was too lazy to find the goo gone (I was also worried it would take the paint off) but a little elbow grease with the micro fiber cloth + soapy water fixed that up quick! Thanks!

  • @douglasdever6134
    @douglasdever6134 Рік тому +1

    Goo Gone, won't hurt the paint and removed adhesive faster than soapy water.

  • @XO-sf3ui
    @XO-sf3ui 5 місяців тому

    Your lashes are amazing

  • @huppdaddy2
    @huppdaddy2 5 років тому +1

    Nice thank you!!!

  • @Justn7883
    @Justn7883 3 роки тому

    I just bought a challenger from CarMax and it didn't have the decal on it. My wife just got a car there and has the decal.

  • @Glenonica1
    @Glenonica1 3 роки тому +2

    I just removed mine by just peeling it off and using rubbing alcohol to get the residue off.

  • @ShuntaleWilliams
    @ShuntaleWilliams Рік тому

    White Vinegar works too! Rubbing Alcohol for the residue.🤞🏾

  • @quietstorm8230
    @quietstorm8230 5 років тому +4

    Aaaaaaaahhhhhh! Thanks! I was using my fingernail.

  • @nancyblinstrub5488
    @nancyblinstrub5488 6 років тому

    When I bought my car from Carmax, more than 8 years ago, I remember them asking me if I wanted the logo removed. I of course said yes. What they actually did, instead of taking the decal off, took off the logo part of the cheap license plate frame, making it even uglier. Today, I finally focused and used vinegar (several 5-min soaks) to soften the decal, used a rigid plastic spatula to scrape off the decal, WD40 to get rid of adhesive. I should have tried a hair dryer, I think it would have worked better.

  • @ddelgado813
    @ddelgado813 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @Iamchriss01
    @Iamchriss01 Рік тому

    I dont rlly care for mines being on rn but im bout to black the car out in a couple weeks so its def coming off

  • @eddyboy1249
    @eddyboy1249 5 років тому +25

    Why can’t carmax use a license plate frame just like Jim click instead of the sticker?

    • @MrJossher700
      @MrJossher700 5 років тому +1

      They use both a sticker and a plate frame. Not a fan of the sticker.

    • @blg020
      @blg020 3 роки тому

      Every car I have bought has had a sticker and plate cover.

  • @cesarreyes7016
    @cesarreyes7016 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the feedback bro! 👍

  • @Diana-wg1tm
    @Diana-wg1tm 4 роки тому +3

    After you get your stickers off the glue residue might be easier to get it off with Goo Gone. just to get the little extra stuff that is left over off the vehicle

  • @gerardofollano8417
    @gerardofollano8417 2 роки тому

    Lighter fluid the best to removes safetly any sticky glue residue

  • @the5solas860
    @the5solas860 5 років тому

    Much easier would be towel, acetone and card. You won’t have to worry about over heating it, and acetone will remove glue too. And yes Carmax will remove sticker for you..

  • @mcveteran.3xe_156
    @mcveteran.3xe_156 4 роки тому

    i did the same thing with a hair dryer and the hair dryer exploded on my face:/

  • @Deadmatt777
    @Deadmatt777 Рік тому

    Mines complete off bust I still see the outline

  • @benmorgan8752
    @benmorgan8752 Рік тому

    Luckily I have a rusty 21 year old truck so I’m not too worried if the paint bubbles a bit

  • @twitdaddy
    @twitdaddy 5 років тому

    whats up with the eyelash makeup?

  • @EverythingontheTableSD
    @EverythingontheTableSD 4 місяці тому

    I’ve bought about 5 cars from CarMax and before I leave the dealership, I always ask them to take off the CarMax sticker and I’ve never had a problem… they’re always happy to take it off

  • @shady-_-hoodie5615
    @shady-_-hoodie5615 5 років тому

    Use a regular non microfiber rag to get the glue off very easily, please don’t come at me for thinking it worked better, but it did work better, it took 2 hard wipes and it was off and my truck paint looks better than ever so I know it didn’t do any damage

  • @adidax3
    @adidax3 3 роки тому

    It's true in the fine print carmax will "take it off at no cost to you" I'm going to try and do it myself tho, I'm handy and I can save the time waiting around.

  • @ccloud3981
    @ccloud3981 Рік тому

    Best thing to do is at the dealer table before the final sale, say ull finish the sale and sign when the emblem is removed. If they give u a run around, walk out. They'll remove it, trust me.

  • @clementinecurvie2403
    @clementinecurvie2403 3 роки тому

    I went to a car wash and used the power washer and sprayed the sticker at an angle and it came right off. Was that safe? I do not believe that the water pressure was extremely strong, but could that have potentially hurt the top coat/paint on the car?

  • @missourigal
    @missourigal 5 років тому

    other detailers say to use lacquer thinner...there's a video...not soapy water...also don't use hair dryer...if you use lacquer thinner you don't need heat source...

  • @elsayayinespartano2411
    @elsayayinespartano2411 3 роки тому +1

    I’m watching this in the future

  • @andrewryan2559
    @andrewryan2559 6 років тому +1

    Goo gone is also very good to use

  • @elstingergt3374
    @elstingergt3374 5 років тому +10

    Awesome Camaro bro.

    • @quiktv1587
      @quiktv1587 5 років тому +1

      WeisHama Hama camaro?

    • @quiktv1587
      @quiktv1587 5 років тому

      Mustang man..

    • @UltimatumDemon
      @UltimatumDemon 5 років тому +2

      @@quiktv1587
      Look at the tail lights, it's a Chevy Camaro

    • @divitttv
      @divitttv 4 роки тому

      Nice Widebody Hellcat Charger bro

  • @berthaw24
    @berthaw24 6 років тому +2

    That’s pretty cool. How do you like your car from Carmax? I’m thinking of buying a car from them soon.

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  6 років тому +2

      no problems so far. they definitely take care of their cars

  • @deeramos729
    @deeramos729 6 років тому

    Would this method work on a really old decal ?

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  6 років тому +1

      yes, itll just take much longer. i recommend goo gone

  • @weliveinasimulation.
    @weliveinasimulation. Рік тому

    Use goo gone and the leftover adhesive can be wiped away in first pass.

  • @billschlafly4107
    @billschlafly4107 Рік тому

    I didn't have a heat gun. Hair dryer w/ a gift card to remove the sticker. Microfiber with soapy water to remove the residue.

  • @clairesilverman3345
    @clairesilverman3345 7 років тому +19

    he said MOIST !

  • @KishBish
    @KishBish 5 років тому +2

    I just peeled mine off with my finger nail lol.. was no glue residue, but that could be bc the sticker was just applied a few weeks ago..

    • @esrukurse9150
      @esrukurse9150 5 років тому +1

      I did the same. The stickers came off so easily.

    • @KishBish
      @KishBish 5 років тому

      right? it was so simple.. these videos had me scared lol.. ppl are wasting time and probably damaging their paint with some of these suggestions.. not necessarily this video, but I watched many and some of them are doing way too much..

  • @Sparkle-ey7iw
    @Sparkle-ey7iw 3 роки тому +1

    Safer easier way is to soak it in vinegar with a paper towel for 5 to 10 minutes use a credit card or cake spatula to gently scrape it of rub remaining residue off with a little alcohol and paper towels

  • @teeynggod2168
    @teeynggod2168 3 роки тому +2

    You would think they have enough advertisement when they put their branded plates on the vehicles, why do they need to put that nasty sticker a logo.🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @ruthlessluder
    @ruthlessluder 4 роки тому

    Not sure I want to scrape my new car with a card like that. What about using your fingernail to peel off a corner, and then use a tweezer to lift it up?

  • @cablepratt8065
    @cablepratt8065 3 роки тому

    What about fading. Does paint fade after a few years of sun light on the area around the decal. And that it looks like the decal is there anyways?!?

  • @edross641
    @edross641 6 років тому +2

    I bought some goof-off for the residue, is it safe to use on the paint?

    • @insidious5.230
      @insidious5.230  6 років тому

      not too sure. id google it

    • @nikothewagon1700
      @nikothewagon1700 6 років тому +1

      Ed ross i have heard from people that used it that its save to use on paint

    • @joseluisruiz3789
      @joseluisruiz3789 6 років тому +2

      Ed ross I personally used it on my Silver Genesis to remove some sticker some idiot put on my car bumper and bit worked flawlessly! I did however did that in the summer so I didn't need any heat to remove it. I would recommend a couple of microfiber cloths to clean off the oily residue from the goo gone with some soapy water.

    • @kylefeilmeier7261
      @kylefeilmeier7261 4 роки тому

      Yes

    • @edross641
      @edross641 4 роки тому +1

      @@kylefeilmeier7261 Got the sticker off with pressure washer and residue with the goo gone

  • @photonman54
    @photonman54 7 років тому

    most places, if it makes or breaks the sale, they will do it for you.

  • @dethengine
    @dethengine Рік тому +1

    Here’s a funny story: After watching this video I thought, “So all it needs is a little heat and they’ll peel right off?” So I just waited ‘til the hottest part of the day in the Texas sun during a heatwave, and sure enough, they peeled right the fuck off just using my fingernails.

  • @chrismcfarland1730
    @chrismcfarland1730 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @RebelliousChick54
    @RebelliousChick54 5 років тому +1

    You don't even have to use heat on it. CarMax uses plastic razors and it comes off

  • @Nick-hf2cg
    @Nick-hf2cg 6 років тому +2

    This is just a tip but WD-40 gets rid of the glue left over really easily

  • @stormyalice
    @stormyalice 5 років тому +2

    Peel as much off then magic eraser the rest. So much easier.