Removing Decals - Page 2

Lyn Smith · 02-24-2012, 10:09 AM

Wax and Grease remover works best for removing the glue.

Ron Ortiz · 02-24-2012, 10:53 AM

A more fun way of removing decals is with your fingernails. If after repeated attempts, and a few beverages, they don't come off, it is easier to just buy another car. Another tip form beyond common sense.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA goo gone

Rob Petrie E395 · 02-24-2012, 10:54 AM

Napa sells the plastic razor blades and they work great along with a little heat.

Ed Wright · 02-24-2012, 11:32 AM

I use a heat gun, and I don't pull up on them. They seem more prone to come apart that way. Fold them over and pull straight back on them has worked best for me. Taking several off mine this weekend.

I usually take the glue off with a shop towel damp with Safety Kleen parts washing solvent, and WD40 works pretty well. Not as fast but does work.

Angelo DiTocco · 02-24-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

A more fun way of removing decals is with your fingernails. If after repeated attempts, and a few beverages, they don't come off, it is easier to just buy another car. Another tip form beyond common sense.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA goo gone

Ron - as sad as it sounds... that's how I've been trying to do it -

Thanks to all for the tips - gonna give it another try today

George Fitzpatrick · 02-24-2012, 03:20 PM

Hair dryer or heat gun. Just finished taking them off the Cuda. Painfully long, just put some tunes on and take your time. Tar and bug remover works ok for excess glue.

Charlie A · 02-24-2012, 03:59 PM

PATIENCE and any of the above methods combined in any form.
Oh, and PATIENCE!!!!!!!
Gasoline will cut glue as well as any of the other methods mentioned.

63corvette · 02-24-2012, 05:05 PM

I was told to try Easy Off Oven cleaner and I was a little afraid of the paint on the car being damaged.
However, I tried it and it works pretty well. You must rubber gloves but it did not damage the paint at all.
It is also much easier and faster than WD-40.
You will need a good supply of soft rags or soft shop paper towels.
I used it and it works.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

tim worner · 02-24-2012, 06:13 PM

The hair dryer then a coat of Goo Gone from Magic American Products,Bedford Heights,Oh. Then plenty of elbow grease. Seems to be more comming off of cars than going on these days. That trick of getting clothing lint on the sticky side of the new decal does work well.

Joey Bohannon · 02-24-2012, 06:27 PM

I would use a hair dryer before the heat gun, you can bubble paint with a heat gun with no problem at all. A hair dryer is without a doubt your safest bet. I use regular gasoline for glue removal and have done it on hundreds of cars over the years. If you have static electricity issues in your area use the wd40, but be prepared to be patient. I have never had an issue with using the gas but I am also very cautious when using it. It will not hurt your paint......least it never has hurt anything i've used it on.

Joe Bohannon
A Plus Signs and Screen Printing
502-797-1352

02-24-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 282 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Removing Decals Wax and Grease remover works best for removing the glue.

02-24-2012, 10:53 AM	#12
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Removing Decals A more fun way of removing decals is with your fingernails. If after repeated attempts, and a few beverages, they don't come off, it is easier to just buy another car. Another tip form beyond common sense. Ron Ortiz U/SA goo gone __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

02-24-2012, 10:54 AM	#13
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Removing Decals Napa sells the plastic razor blades and they work great along with a little heat.

02-24-2012, 11:32 AM	#14
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Removing Decals I use a heat gun, and I don't pull up on them. They seem more prone to come apart that way. Fold them over and pull straight back on them has worked best for me. Taking several off mine this weekend. I usually take the glue off with a shop towel damp with Safety Kleen parts washing solvent, and WD40 works pretty well. Not as fast but does work. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-24-2012, 03:20 PM	#16
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 118 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Removing Decals Hair dryer or heat gun. Just finished taking them off the Cuda. Painfully long, just put some tunes on and take your time. Tar and bug remover works ok for excess glue. __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

02-24-2012, 03:59 PM	#17
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Removing Decals PATIENCE and any of the above methods combined in any form. Oh, and PATIENCE!!!!!!! Gasoline will cut glue as well as any of the other methods mentioned.

02-24-2012, 05:05 PM	#18
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Removing Decals I was told to try Easy Off Oven cleaner and I was a little afraid of the paint on the car being damaged. However, I tried it and it works pretty well. You must rubber gloves but it did not damage the paint at all. It is also much easier and faster than WD-40. You will need a good supply of soft rags or soft shop paper towels. I used it and it works. My 2 Cents Rick Cates

02-24-2012, 06:13 PM	#19
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Removing Decals The hair dryer then a coat of Goo Gone from Magic American Products,Bedford Heights,Oh. Then plenty of elbow grease. Seems to be more comming off of cars than going on these days. That trick of getting clothing lint on the sticky side of the new decal does work well. __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

02-24-2012, 06:27 PM	#20
Joey Bohannon Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 102 Likes: 1 Liked 61 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Removing Decals I would use a hair dryer before the heat gun, you can bubble paint with a heat gun with no problem at all. A hair dryer is without a doubt your safest bet. I use regular gasoline for glue removal and have done it on hundreds of cars over the years. If you have static electricity issues in your area use the wd40, but be prepared to be patient. I have never had an issue with using the gas but I am also very cautious when using it. It will not hurt your paint......least it never has hurt anything i've used it on. Joe Bohannon A Plus Signs and Screen Printing 502-797-1352