Posted 2008-06-13 4:31 PM (#85644 - in reply to #85641) Subject: RE: removing decals
Elite Veteran
Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I had vinyl graphics on my truck and I had to pull part of them off.It didn't affect the paint at all. But I guess it would depend alot on how long they have been on the vehicle...
Posted 2008-06-13 4:44 PM (#85645 - in reply to #85641) Subject: RE: removing decals
Expert
Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Softening the glue with a hot air gun first, makes pulling the decals off much easier. You can try bug remover to lift the remaining glue after the decal is removed. If this is done on bare aluminum, acetone works well to remove the glue.
Posted 2008-06-13 8:39 PM (#85649 - in reply to #85641) Subject: RE: removing decals
Member
Posts: 30 Location: Fort Jones, Ca.
I use my wife's hair dryer (blow gun) to remove decals. Put the heat on the edge and start working your way down or across the decal and it slips right off and does not leave any adhesive residue. The oldest decal I have taken off was over two years old and no problems.
Posted 2008-06-14 12:49 PM (#85657 - in reply to #85641) Subject: RE: removing decals
Veteran
Posts: 142 Location: KY
Getting the decal off won't be a problem the only problem you'll have is if it has been on there for a while it will leave what we call a shadow. What it is is where the paint on the rest of the trailer has been exposed to the sun and elements it fades while the paint under the sticker does not. After the decal is gone if you look at it just right you can see the outline of the sticker.
removing decals
