I have a white 98 dodge ram sport. It has the HUUGE "Sport" decal on the tailgate, and some black graphics on the side. I really want to remove the Sport decal, and am thinking about removing the side graphics also... Will it be a different color underneath? And if so, would buffing/waxing or a paint brightener even out the colors??

 

What's a "paint brightener"?

 

Its some kind of chemical wash, a buddy of mine who works at a truck wash told me about it.. it brightened up his paint overall, but he wasn't sure if it would work with evening out colors

 

What color is your 98? The reason I asked is because I upgraded my 98 to the 2006 chrome decals and it looks awesome. I also have the Sport model but they are on both sides above the rear tire wells and I left them on. Make sure that the temp outside is at least 80 degrees or that your have a blowdryer that can get hot go to your local autoparts store and go to the paint section and you will find a few different types of decal removers, just heat up the decal spray on the remover and let sit then using a plastic scraper which you will also find in that paint section start scraping. If you get to areas that are stubborn hit it with the blowdryer up close.

 

he did say white.
also, why spend money on a product that isnt required? sure you may have to buff out any ghosting if present, white though, hard to ghost. when i debadged mine, i didnt have the ghosting.

removal of them is easy. just use a razorblade, and if its cold out (below 32F/0C), they pick right off (even with a fingernail), sometimes if you're lucky, in one piece.

if its warm out, you'll need to take more time at it.

last but not least,

Patience is the key to debadging properly. Take your time, and you will be happy with your results.

 

Yeah, Im not so worried about removing the decals, ive done it to a previous vehicle.. Im just worried because the "sport" decal on the tailgate covers the majority of it... so i just dont want it to be a lighter or darker white than the rest of the vehicle.

 

it wont be.

 

I apologize for missing that point and unless you have as much detailing experience as I do ( ie. Ferrari's Lambro's Bentley's ect.) you will listen to what I sent you and NOT use a razor blade. As far as it being cold a picking right off just think how many season changes that decal has been through being a 1998 year model. Whereas I respect Sinister's opinion it is, by far, not correct. It might has worked on his vehicle and fo him but it's not usually the case. As far as shadowing, my truck is white as well and there were spots that were "shinier" than others but with time and differrent weather conditons that too will blend. You will see some indications initially during certain weather conditons of where the decals used to be but it won't stick out as well.

 

so you're saying dont use a razorblade, im saying if you have steady hands, and careful, why not, saves on a bottle of spray.

im guessing you hav't seen enough REAL cold to justify my answer being correct.
mine is a 99, and probably has seen more seasonal changes than yours, being that we get up to 6/7 months of winter.

i may not have the experience as you do on high end vehicles, but Im stating that my ways work just as well, and most possibly cheaper than yours.

dont get me wrong, im not arguing with you, im just stating that there can be more than one correct answer. mine is just a cheaper alternative.

 

Roger That! Most layman detailers do not have a steady hand and I'm just stating an answer that includes those type of novice detailers. If it worked for you great. No worries mate.