Decals?

[mowambi]

I need help, i have a customer who has a JEEP covered in DECALS... Was wondering the best way to get them off... hes getting a full detail done as well but i dont want to really create unneccessary scratches with a razor but is tha tthe only real way.. The car has some serious sun damage.. so i know the colors are going to differ... customer already understands that but whats the best way to get the decals off...

[imported_Tex Star Detail]

I need help, i have a customer who has a JEEP covered in DECALS... Was wondering the best way to get them off... hes getting a full detail done as well but i dont want to really create unneccessary scratches with a razor but is tha tthe only real way.. The car has some serious sun damage.. so i know the colors are going to differ... customer already understands that but whats the best way to get the decals off...

Try a heat gun and plastic razor blades.

[jerry@robs]

It`s hell, especially if it has been there for quite a while... Don`t undercharge, trust me... hehe.

[Chris_DBS]

try boiling the kettle, and run the hot water over them. this tends to soften them enough to pick them off with a finger nail. unless they are the metallic backed ones or they are totally sunburnt on. I live in Queensland Australia and used this method heaps. Normally have a good response.



Chris

[mowambi]

k ive got tons of ideas how to do it, i talked to a buddy of mine who said the best way is a 70/30 mix of vinegar and gasoline, im getting 150 for the decail removal...

[antidote11]

The best thing for removing decals IMO - heat gun and fingernails. After that, I usually hit the adhesive left behind with goo b gone mixed with water or some Bug and Tar remover on a q-tip.

[Five Star]

you can heat it with a heat gun, hair dryer, or parking in direct sunlight may soften it up enough depending on how long its been on there.



I always soften a corner just enough to start peeling it off, I do not heat the whole decal, for me it seems to leave more residue behind. Its alot harder to pull off, but the cleanup is easier

[opass]

Heat gun works very good to remove decals.

[Accumulator]

Yeah, heat and 3M Adhesive Remover (which is great stuff to have around anyhow, very handy).

[jimmybuffit]

the best way is a 70/30 mix of vinegar and gasoline.



I sure hope you are not serious about that :rolleyes:



Serious paint damage, not now, but within a year, for sure.



Wranglers are notorious for their CC failure after 5-6 years, BTW



Jim

[ScubaStevo]

I sure hope you are not serious about that :rolleyes:



Serious paint damage, not now, but within a year, for sure.



Wranglers are notorious for their CC failure after 5-6 years, BTW



Jim



I`ve never had a problem with gasoline approach. Blazer`s seen gas back in the day, and it still has clear on it. :nervous:

[imported_ajbarnes]

I agree with using a heat gun and then follow up with either 3m Adhesive remover or goo b gone. It can be time consuming, but it is effective and safe.

[salty]

Some decals come off easy with a little heat and a pull. Others are a bear. I tend to use heat or a rubber wheel on drill about 50/50. Or a mix, heat off the vinyl and then get most of the glue off with the rubber wheel and then a solvent.

[Ron Harris]

I use my vapor steamer. It gets hot but not hot enough to burn the paint like a heat gun.

[imported_ajbarnes]

I use my vapor steamer. It gets hot but not hot enough to burn the paint like a heat gun.



Hmm. That`s a good idea. I don`t know why I never thought of that.