Removing old decals

[JC 1965 1,530]

Yesterday i ordered a new set of decals from Terry ( vinylguy ). I need to get the old decals off so I can get the hood ready to paint while I'm waiting for the new set to arrive. I tried scraping them off but there has to be a better way. If anyone knows a better way, I'm all ears. :help:

[Retired Wrencher 5,535]

:USA: Jerry go to Harbor Fright and pick your self up a cheap heat gun they peel off real smooth I even reused the old ones on a worker that I had . it will peel right off like butter. There are about $20.00 or any hardware store will have them I hopes this helps. Gary B.......

[AMC RULES 37,141]

Those heat guns are not to be confused with the wifes hairdryer either.

Trust me on this. :confusion-shrug:

[Zeek 2,286]

Jerry go to Harbor Fright and pick your self up a cheap heat gun they peel off real smooth I even reused the old ones on a worker that I had . it will peel right off like butter. There are about $20.00 or any hardware store will have them I hopes this helps. Gary B.......

Plus I use a plastic scraper instead of a metal one so not to scrape the paint.

[kpinnc 12,766]

Those heat guns are not to be confused with the wifes hairdryer either.

Trust me on this.

I can think of several good reasons to agree... :eusa-think:

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Those heat guns are not to be confused with the wifes hairdryer either.

As I read the 1st post and the heat gun answer, I was going to suggest a hair-dryer, but I guess you talked me out of that!

I bet you could use it and put it back nice & neat, and she would never know you used it :angry-nono:

[AMC RULES 37,141]

Yeah, good luck with that...let me know how it works out for you.

[SousaKerry 502]

I find that if I heat the backside of the metal with a heat gun it works much better otherwise you melt the decal and it breaks in little pieces

[Lars 526]

i have used this when i remowe decals, on tractors,boat,car etc and it works..

[squonk 41,632]

Those eraser wheels work great and don't damage the paint! :thumbs:

[Tankman 3,520]

A heat gun, purchased after reading this post, worked great on my '68 Raider 12.

The Wagner heat gun was 'bout $25.00 USD at Lowes.

Scotch Brite with paint thinner removed all the left over adhesive in just minutes.

Hood, steering tower, all ready for a new set of decals. Looks great.