What's the best way to remove dealership stickers from an old '89 without taking paint off or leaving gunk behind?

 

heat gun and a little patience, or an eraser wheel and an air compressor. If you dont want to go either route try adhesive remover and a terry cloth

 

I've always used a hair dryer and some goo-gone on the residue thats left over, followed by some clay and wax. If the car is newer it should come right off, but if its older may take some more time but will still work.

 

Ya, the car is from '89 and hasn't been driven since 2004 and still has the original coat of paint.

 

This method will work great and is pretty much what I do.

 

At my work we just use adhesive remover, which I'm pretty sure is just goof off and pick it off with our finger nails. Then when its all off we spray it with some more adhesive and wait a few seconds for it to work, then wipe the excess gunk off with a towel. If it doesn't work do it again, it eventually comes off. I like to wash that area afterwards, never know what it'll do to the paint when its on there.

 

So how exactly does this method work? You use the hairdryer on the sticker and peel it off, I assume?

 

Yup, start at one end and get it nice and hot so the glue softens, and then peel using your fingernail. It will get HOT hehe, so watch your fingers. Comes right off without needing a heat gun if you dont have one, and most have a hairdryer in the household. I keep the old ones for this purpose and for helping paint to dry when spray painting.

 

laquer thinner will work

 

Heat gun or hair dryer with a plastic razor blade. Don't get it too hot, or all you do is make a sticky mess. If you don't have a plastic razor blade, a finger or even a small windshield scraper will work. Afterwards, laquer thinner works great (since you have factory paint, it will be just fine) or goof off will clean it up nicely. I'd be a little concerned about the paint fading out though since its been on there so long. You could try a clay bar, or a light touch up with a buffer may be in order.