Removed decal sticker from my Desert Sand Everglades Bronco. Pictures.

[M Redwood]

Bought an Everglades for various reasons, not the least of which was the Desert Sand color. Anyway, I didn't dig the Everglades sticker at first, but it was growing on me. My wife, however, didn't like it and because I didn't totally love it, away it went, with my fingernails, some Goo Gone, and eventually a hair dryer. I left the tiny Sasquatch, which is subtle, and for whatever reason, funny to me. I think it looks great. Haven't had a chance to take proper pics yet, but here's some phone shots in the yard.

Ford should have created a swimming bronco badge with a snorkel in its mouth for this version on the tailgate. The graphic never a-peeled- to me either... happy swimming...

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[Cable Guy]

Huge, massive improvement

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Bought an Everglades for various reasons, not the least of which was the Desert Sand color. Anyway, I didn't dig the Everglades sticker at first, but it was growing on me. My wife, however, didn't like it and because I didn't totally love it, away it went, with my fingernails, some Goo Gone, and eventually a hair dryer. I left the tiny Sasquatch, which is subtle, and for whatever reason, funny to me. I think it looks great. Haven't had a chance to take proper pics yet, but here's some phone shots in the yard.

Dude!

Total jackass move man, you just voided your powertrain warranty!

Every REAL wheeler knows that big ass sticker gives 25 bhp on the dino, so now your Bronco is totally ruined.

Time to put it up on the ebays and pray, I mean really pray like grandma said do that some sucker doesn't figure out they're getting a lemon.

Basically, it's now a Bronco Sport.....

 

[GoobertownDaddy]

Bought an Everglades for various reasons, not the least of which was the Desert Sand color. Anyway, I didn't dig the Everglades sticker at first, but it was growing on me. My wife, however, didn't like it and because I didn't totally love it, away it went, with my fingernails, some Goo Gone, and eventually a hair dryer. I left the tiny Sasquatch, which is subtle, and for whatever reason, funny to me. I think it looks great. Haven't had a chance to take proper pics yet, but here's some phone shots in the yard.

Much better... I like it. I'm not much on graphics either but one of those hockey strips on this thing would look really cool... And some new tires... The SAS tires are terrible looking. IMO. You do you. Congrats.

 

[Baddie64]

Replace that with an AR badge. Sexy AF. Wish I had that color option.

 

[ELKS1]

If they discontinue this edition … I think your vehicle will be less desirable with the graphic removed. As 20 years from now collectors will want everything original

I 100% agree with this statement I think that was an expensive mistake.

 

[vzqhsg]

If they discontinue this edition … I think your vehicle will be less desirable with the graphic removed. As 20 years from now collectors will want everything original
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I would have waited a few months before the removal. Then again taking it off now makes you happy. Then again it may have lowered the value long term. Then again it's your happiness that counts, happy wife happy life. Then again you will be able to spot your Bronco in a parking lot of tan everglades. Then again seeing yours without the sticker may make you angry that you removed it. Then again in 20 years you may not be here any more so you won't care. Then again...

 

[Cbiggs]

I understand the thought process, but I didn't buy it as an investment. I bought a tool, hopefully a dependable, comfortable and full of future memories tool to use until it or I are not capable anymore. And at that point patina and the coolness that only comes from use have some value, too. But, to each his own.

Exactly That. looks great!

 

[DriveAllNight]

There is no way it hurt the value, if someone wants the sticker they will buy a new one and put it on.
No one is going say, " nope I want 500 off the price for the stickers or I'll walk.

 

[BigFootie]

There is no way it hurt the value, if someone wants the sticker they will buy a new one and put it on.
No one is going say, " nope I want 500 off the price for the stickers or I'll walk.

I agree, Anybody buying it in less than 10 years could care less. You are also correct, they could just go out and buy one. I think the point they were trying to make that if you ever planned to keep it pristine and reap maximum return 20 years later, the sticker will be important. That’s just the way it is. It was crazy what people were paying on eBay for NOS Lightning decals. They were $30 new and people trying to restore them to original were willing to pay big money.

 

[Iconic Bronco]

100% agree it had to go.
I'm still amazed Ford put such a giant sticker on the Everglades.
As far as the Wading Squatch, I'd try to move it to a new location. I like it, it's just in the wrong place.

Edited, as far as 20 years from now, who cares?
I'd be happy the paint faded evenly without it. I think it's a plus. Not to mention if that Bronco survives that long, someone who is that meticulous will want to buy a new sticker anyway.

Supposedly the level of that ‘Squatch was the fording depth of the vehicle.

 

[Iconic Bronco]

The decal has grown on me, after having it for a month. I‘m going to leave it, just in case I want to upgrade in a couple years. The next owner will get the OEM muffler, just in case they don’t like my muffler delete, too.
The great thing about owning a vehicle…beauty is in the eye of the title holder!

 

[JZZ]

The decal has grown on me, after having it for a month. I‘m going to leave it, just in case I want to upgrade in a couple years. The next owner will get the OEM muffler, just in case they don’t like my muffler delete, too.
The great thing about owning a vehicle…beauty is in the eye of the title holder!

Ford should have created a swimming bronco badge with a snorkel in its mouth for this version on the tailgate. The graphic never a-peeled- to me either... happy swimming...

Bought an Everglades for various reasons, not the least of which was the Desert Sand color. Anyway, I didn't dig the Everglades sticker at first, but it was growing on me. My wife, however, didn't like it and because I didn't totally love it, away it went, with my fingernails, some Goo Gone, and eventually a hair dryer. I left the tiny Sasquatch, which is subtle, and for whatever reason, funny to me. I think it looks great. Haven't had a chance to take proper pics yet, but here's some phone shots in the yard.

Nice looking either way with that color, but if you really want to make it your own sell those god awful rims and go aftermarket. Oh by the way if your selling I would be interested

 

[Iconic Bronco]

Nice looking either way with that color, but if you really want to make it your own sell those god awful rims and go aftermarket. Oh by the way if your selling I would be interested

I like those god-awful rims so much I bought a winter set so I don’t eff them during our crap winters!

 

[BuckYeah]

I think it's great that you're making your Everglades Bronco uniquely yours. I love the postage stamp-sized Sasquatch decal on the front fender. It's a minimalist approach. Kudos

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