2005 CVPI. the lazy swine mechanics at the city that I bought the cruiser from spray painted over the police decals (and the otherwise good condition white paint around it) to make it civilian legal instead of peeling them off, using black spray paint or bedliner. They couldn't even be bothered to at least use white like they did with the numbers on the roof. anyway can I use graffiti remover?
If they used cheap spray paint, acetone, lacquer thinner, or even gasoline may remove it without harming your car's finish. Rubbing or polishing compound may also help. Whatever you try use it on an inconspicuous spot first to be sure it's not going to hurt your paint.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mustang/comments/nwrdk4/someone_spray_painted_my_car_yall_know_how_to_get/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WihpfXxGOBo
@chucktobias Problem neighbors spray painted my mom's '96 Cadillac Eldorado to get back at my mom's at-the-time boyfriend. Petty has heck. She used Goo Gone, it didn't hurt the paint at all, and removed it.
@chucktobias Goo Gone did damage the paint on my 2006 Ford Focus I used to have. If you go lightly you'd probably be okay. But if it's stubborn go another way.
Graffiti remover contains strong solvents and would certainly damage the paint.
Stripping and repainting would be the only way to remove it. Or you could cover it up with vinyl.
They're not lazy. It's just not worth it to them to have it removed.
@imperator just my opinion but it's not that hard to peel it off...
I don't work to pay taxes so you can have a decal free car. Also it's an old police cruiser, the stickers will be the least of your worries.