WHX?? 48,815 #1 Posted March 22, 2022 So I got this truck I am buying that is heavily lettered. Appears to be vinyl decals and lots of them. Lots of small ones too. What's the best way to get them off. I have been using a heat gun and single edge razor blade but it is time consuming. Especially with the small ones. They don't come off whole but in small pieces. Is there a better (faster) way to get them off? Some kind of vinyl softener? I haven't tried it yet but some kind of adessive remover to take off the residue that's left? @Vinylguy are you as good at getting them off as you are putting them on? Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,738 #2 Posted March 22, 2022 I like a hand held hair dryer, might be better then a heat gun. Acetone might help once you get the sticker started. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #3 Posted March 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Is there a better (faster) way to get them off? One of these will take them off with out damaging the paint. Wipe any left over residue off with charcoal lighter fluid. Used this system a lot in the body shop. https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Remover-Graphics-diameter-threaded/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=asc_df_B00063VT0G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9858868061728198000&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-451421021261&psc=1 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #4 Posted March 22, 2022 Removal of traditional cast adhesive back vinyl lettering is tedious work at times. the longer they have been on the more work required to remove. Heat gun and plastic blades worked best for me but the vinyl eraser wheels come in handy and can save time. Removing adhesive residue is also fun. I use Rapid remove. a bit cashy but my favorite. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #5 Posted March 22, 2022 A little clip for you on the eraser wheel. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,867 #6 Posted March 22, 2022 What about some spray paint Uncle Jim? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7 Posted March 22, 2022 Thanks guys just about to pull the trigger on those Terry. https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Sprayer-Adhesive-Graphics-Stripes/dp/B01MSFD50H/ref=bmx_dp_mao52afn_4/146-8061375-1310210?pd_rd_w=ghFz2&pf_rd_p=abc32343-bb43-4c66-931d-1b59f22f6700&pf_rd_r=9HE0X8YRREXJ99RX4A7C&pd_rd_r=5a42e394-2fc1-4175-bfa5-490edb72dc70&pd_rd_wg=pni2D&pd_rd_i=B01MSFD50H&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Sprayer-Adhesive-Graphics-Stripes/dp/B01MSFD50H/ref=bmx_dp_mao52afn_4/146-8061375-1310210?pd_rd_w=ghFz2&pf_rd_p=abc32343-bb43-4c66-931d-1b59f22f6700&pf_rd_r=9HE0X8YRREXJ99RX4A7C&pd_rd_r=5a42e394-2fc1-4175-bfa5-490edb72dc70&pd_rd_wg=pni2D&pd_rd_i=B01MSFD50H&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,109 #8 Posted March 22, 2022 Can't believe you don't have an eraser wheel. Look under the flower pots. Might find one under there that you "forgot" you had. You should leave "never felt so good" on the doors! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #9 Posted March 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, squonk said: You should leave "never felt so good" on the doors! Now if that ain't the best idea you never had! Put a decal by it!?!?! 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,109 #10 Posted March 22, 2022 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: Now if that ain't the best idea you never had! Put a decal by it!?!?! (I'm not as dumb as I look ya know! ) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #11 Posted March 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, squonk said: (I'm not as dumb as I look ya know! ) Really! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #12 Posted March 22, 2022 this was a waste of money hardly touched the decal glue. I even tried carb a trader cleaner, not much better. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #13 Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Got an order for ya @Vinylguy! Edited March 22, 2022 by WHX?? 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #14 Posted March 22, 2022 We havin fun yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #15 Posted March 22, 2022 Yes but not untill I get a couple other requests done that I have promised to do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #16 Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) I was just kidding Terry.... well maybe not that last one is starting to grow on me! Get yer good lookin customers taken care of first.... Edited March 22, 2022 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #17 Posted March 23, 2022 14 hours ago, WHX?? said: Get yer good lookin customers taken care of first Who dey? Decal might be an Idea for the Big Show? Maybe a Dated year version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #18 Posted March 23, 2022 Something like this? Would work well on a white or silver vehicle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #19 Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 11:07 AM, WHX?? said: So I got this truck I am buying that is heavily lettered. Appears to be vinyl decals and lots of them. Lots of small ones too. What's the best way to get them off. I have been using a heat gun and single edge razor blade but it is time consuming. Especially with the small ones. They don't come off whole but in small pieces. Is there a better (faster) way to get them off? Some kind of vinyl softener? I haven't tried it yet but some kind of adessive remover to take off the residue that's left? @Vinylguy are you as good at getting them off as you are putting them on? Any ideas? Oven cleaner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #21 Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) On 3/23/2022 at 8:34 AM, JoeM said: Who dey? Decal might be an Idea for the Big Show? Maybe a Dated year version. Edited March 24, 2022 by Vinylguy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #22 Posted March 24, 2022 @Vinylguy I like it let me know when your ready to take orders, two for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
