Tiny problem on new Prius gets a lot bigger

lefat1 · 12-07-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joekc

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I'm still not ready to subject this beauty to salt and slush

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sorry about that

mcbrunnhilde · 12-08-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by davidtm

Brief high-jack, please:
What's the best way to remove the decal?

Go back to the dealer and tell them to remove the unauthorized advertising from your car.

N3FOL · 12-08-2007, 04:51 AM

Glad to hear that your dealer shop was able to fix your problem.

patsparks · 12-08-2007, 07:09 AM

WD40 or similar used with a hair drier to warm the adhesive will help when removing stickers. WD40 won't hurt your paint but don't get it on cloth or leather as it may stain. I used this to remove the thick plastic stickers from my motorbike. This works with double sided tape too.

Wash the area with soapy water on a damp sponge after to remove residual lubricant.

You will likely find you paid to have the stickers put on the car, have a look at the invoice.

Joekc · 12-08-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

You will likely find you paid to have the stickers put on the car, have a look at the invoice.

Maybe you could clarify? My invoice shows a "consumer services fee" which I supposedly negotiated out, but I still think it's a rip. Back in the day dealers didn't pull this back-door stunt. I've also seen dealers charge "advertising fees" but that didn't happen this time (at least in any overt way.)

fruzzetti · 12-08-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joekc

Some dealers use an adhesive and stick a gaudy plastic plaque on your car. That would be more challenging. As I say, it's a pet peeve. I can't see spending $25,000 for a car and then spend eight years advertising for the dealer.

You're still advertising for the manufacturer of the vehicle, though.

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N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 791 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Fixed Glad to hear that your dealer shop was able to fix your problem.

12-08-2007, 07:09 AM	#14
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,229 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 124 Thanked 182 Times in 140 Posts Friends: 33	WD40 or similar used with a hair drier to warm the adhesive will help when removing stickers. WD40 won't hurt your paint but don't get it on cloth or leather as it may stain. I used this to remove the thick plastic stickers from my motorbike. This works with double sided tape too. Wash the area with soapy water on a damp sponge after to remove residual lubricant. You will likely find you paid to have the stickers put on the car, have a look at the invoice.