A GOOD method of removing old decals from Auto/Trailer surfaces without damaging the paint ?
Just bought a Pace Enclosed Cargo/Toy Trailer that was obviously owned by a motorcycle enthusiast.
Who got somewhat carried away with M/C associated decals.rubencastillo - 1-20-2013 at 05:10 PM
W.D 40.. Or you can try a heat gun..Good luckTMW - 1-20-2013 at 05:23 PM
Yea a heat gun but be careful not too much heat then the WD40 to take the glue off.Bob and Susan - 1-20-2013 at 05:25 PM
body shops use a heat gun and a scraperKalypso - 1-20-2013 at 05:25 PM
Goo Gone should loosen the adhesive backing so you can get it off and it shouldn't hurt the paint.
Just remember shouldn't is the operative word here and just because it shouldn't harm the paint doesn't mean it couldn't, or wouldn't24baja - 1-20-2013 at 05:38 PM
I vote for goo gone too. Amazing stuff.DENNIS - 1-20-2013 at 06:07 PM
Here ya go, Bill. This guy removes decals for a living:
I hate decals and bumper stickers. a good hair dryer works about as well as anything. as a rule the longer they have been on the harder they are to
get off.desertcpl - 1-20-2013 at 06:25 PM
I take it is aluminum siding. you have to be cafeful with Goo
Gone, it will eat thru the paint,, I know
try the heat gun firstdean miller - 1-20-2013 at 06:33 PM
Adhesive Remover
Aircraft Decal & Adhesive Remover (KLE EAD908) removes both decals and adhesives with just one product. Is formulated to stay wet longer for use
on large decals. Has an excellent vertical cling and wiill not harm cured OEM paint finishes
SKU: KLE EAD908: Price: $16.41
And or check the Harbor Freight hot decal remover..
SDMbajadogs - 1-20-2013 at 07:10 PM
lighter fluid.micah202 - 1-20-2013 at 07:14 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob and Susan
body shops use a heat gun and a scraper
......make that a -hard plastic- scraper,,,a scrap of plexiglass is ideal,,,,,,,and use lacquer thinner to remove adhesivevandenberg - 1-20-2013 at 07:25 PM
I like Dennis's way the best, with lots of lighter fluid.acadist - 1-20-2013 at 07:35 PM
Body shops use an eraser type pad.
Heat gun (hair dryer) and plastic putty knife will remove the decal also, then use acetone to clean the glue. Acetone flashes off fast and has less
chance to ruin the clear coat.
[Edited on 1-21-2013 by acadist]
Thanks
MrBillM - 1-20-2013 at 09:04 PM
A lot of ideas to work with.
And quite a few decals to work on.
Luckily (sort of), there is a ding in the lower corner on one door where a decal is plastered. Since I plan to cover that with "something" to hide
the dent, it's an appropriate area to test the effect on the enamel.mcfez - 1-20-2013 at 09:41 PM
Heat gun.......then use Tarminator to remove the residual decal adhesive.Bob and Susan - 1-21-2013 at 05:37 AM
if you have ANY plans EVERY to paint it
DON'T use wd40 or ANY oily product
acetone is thinner and is excellent to remove glue or reisue
and it smells goodmicah202 - 1-21-2013 at 11:29 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob and Susan
if you have ANY plans EVERY to paint it
DON'T use wd40 or ANY oily product
acetone is thinner and is excellent to remove glue or reisue
and it smells good
...if one is to paint a trailer,,,auto-body de-greaser is the trick......
........... and should be used just for the exhaust-matter on trailers for repainting.
...acetone evaporates too fast to be useful,,use the lacquer thinner,,no point in spending the extra $ on 'special' lacquer thinners!
[Edited on 1-21-2013 by micah202]DavidE - 1-21-2013 at 01:00 PM
Back when pterodactyls soared, we had a superintendent of schools named "DENT" D.W. Dent had blue bumper stickers made with white lettering.
DENT
Had a lot of publicity within the student body automobile bodies.David K - 1-21-2013 at 01:12 PM
It's not easy to scan a spray can, but here is the product to get...
Thanks - On my Way ............
MrBillM - 1-21-2013 at 02:02 PM
............. To Walmart and Home Depot to check out the Rustoleum. It seems like the product most likely to be found locally.David K - 1-21-2013 at 05:45 PM
I got it in a auto parts store... like Auto Zone
... in San Diego County.
