Need some decal disaster advice!
 

;) Hey all, just recently got a 05 Cobalt SS/SC and with it came a spider.

http://i48.tinypic.com/348r31i.jpg

So, yeah, I'm not a spider person though it is kind of a nice touch, but no. Researched and started peeling armed with adhesive remover and hope. Passenger side turned out great! A little outline left.

http://i49.tinypic.com/15aes4.jpg

I did the driver side today and it turned out like crap. :cussing:
The vinyl didn't peel smooth, and left massive residue that I couldn't get off like the other side. Even took some paint in some patches.

http://i45.tinypic.com/15ri9nq.jpg


So, I need help. I found a site called paintscratch that can match my color using my vin or something, but should I even go down that route? Is there something else I can do without getting it painted?

if its just the residue on there left then id hit it with some goo gone or other adhesive remover and wait for it to activate then wipe clean (basically the same technique as used when de-badging)

goo gone for the residue, and talk to your dealership out a small paint pen thats color matched to your car. its a small thing thats for doin touch ups on paint

Poor car. Good luck fixing your problem

I don't think goo gone will work honestly. I'll try it though.

on an unrelated note........what's up with your exhaust tip?

Not sure. It''s slanted though like the tip is. Is that what you mean?

And does anybody know if buffing will do anything? Or something besides goo gone?

try buffing. maybe some compound?

Buffing should help a lot. That exhaust tip looks like its shooting into the ground....

flames hit the ground much safer than the car behind you ahhaaha

and yea goo gone should do it that shits amazing

Oh thats residue.

I had a vinyl that was on my hood when I bought my car for 7 years. Get a razor (yes, a razor) and carefully use it to get the adhesive off OR try rubbing alcohol with a rag combined with heat. Both methods worked like a charm for me.

i used a razor for my tint but i wouldnt trust myself with a razor on paint

Car's super nice. Why did they ruin it with a gay ass decal? :lol:

Thanks! Haha, that's what everyone says. And they make fun of my exhaust as well ;) Not sure if it's a muffler, or a tip, or what but it's gigantic.

I'm gonna pick up some goo gone after work tomorrow and see how it goes. It's just weird, the passenger side left residue as well but that stuff cleaned up okay with the spray I had. The driver side is just being retarded. I will update! :cool:

Alright guys, I got the goo gone but it didn't work so I'm beginning to think it isn't residue. I'm not sure where to go from here. ;)

http://i45.tinypic.com/wlou9.jpg

Advice? :cry:

the only advice i have now is to get repaint cuz it looks fawwwkd.. or re-apply spider :lol:

wow is all i have to say to that

Haha, I was afraid of that. I'll start looking into it then. ;) Stupid spider :r:

That's residue. a LOT of it. Buffing will work it will just take time to get it all off. Goo gone isn't that strong it will just take a lot of it to work.

try to buff it or something, rest of the paint is probably just dirty.

DONT USE A RAZOR BLADE TO GET RESIDUE OFF PAINT lol

i bet a little compound will take those 2 marks off. if you dont have a buffer you should be able to go to your local full service car wash and ask a detailer to try and get it off. it shouldnt coost you to much

If the buffer and compound don't work you could just color sand it. It will get it out and bring some color back. Then you buff with compound. If you do this, dedicate the weekend to doing the whole car. It will give it a brand new fresh look.

Thanks guys. :twothumbs

What buffer do you recommend? Probably not that cheap one at Walmart, huh? ;)

The dewalt is pretty beast

If you've never buffed a car, take it somewhere and have a professional do it. You don't know what might be under that adhesive. If they paint is fadded, it will need a lot of correction work.