Decal & crap removal

lowersten · 01-22-2006, 09:14 AM

How do I remove the decal on the side of my bed without hurting the paint / clearcoat?

I also have tar and crap on the rockers that I need to get off, what is the best way to do this?

Bedside decal

Eight433 · 01-22-2006, 09:18 AM

they make an eraser wheel you put on a drill, but they kinda make me nervous. I tried using a heat gun, but all that did was heat up the vinyl and make it stretch... i just peeled em off, then used laquer thinner to get the glue off, but lighter fluid works, wd-40 works, but not as well, goo gone dident really touch it on my truck, so i dunno.

sxsracer278 · 01-22-2006, 07:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Eight433

they make an eraser wheel you put on a drill, but they kinda make me nervous. I tried using a heat gun, but all that did was heat up the vinyl and make it stretch... i just peeled em off, then used laquer thinner to get the glue off, but lighter fluid works, wd-40 works, but not as well, goo gone dident really touch it on my truck, so i dunno.

i used the eraser on my first gen and it didn't hurt the paint.... it was a little darker cuase the other paint had fader but still looked good. i was kinda doubt'n how well it would work too, but the truck was getting new paint anyways so i didn't care it if hurt it. your call tho

Doozer · 02-07-2006, 05:36 AM

I used a plastic decal squege(sp) and a can of either(starting fluid). Once you get the dacal off, spray the sticky stuff with the either and wip off before the either evaporates. Repeat till all sticky stuff is gone. Does not hurt the paint. I have taken all the warning stickers of my motorcyle using this method.

low98 · 02-07-2006, 11:40 AM

stupid question....lacquer thinner is PAINT thinner right?

~~Blazin810~~ · 02-07-2006, 03:57 PM

Get the bottle called "Goo Gone" Make sure you get the heavy duty stuff. It's like syrup, you let it sit on the glue for about 2-3 mins and wipe the glue away. Works awesome.

peeky192 · 02-07-2006, 09:54 PM

use the eraser i used it on all my badges and stickers and worked great

redSStreak · 02-07-2006, 10:40 PM

the eracer wheel can burn your paint if you don't keep it moving enough

Powerman · 02-08-2006, 08:34 PM

We do this at work all the time, I'm a detailer . Anyways, yes like stated above, the eraser wheel IS the best way. You can burn the paint if you hold it in place too long on one spot but keep the wheel moving and the chance of burning is slim. Second of all this is on an air drill which is what we use. If you use an electric drill it will spin much slower and while not work as well will be even less of a chance of burning. But do remember under the decal/emblem the paint will be darker as the paint was "protected" by the decal so it will need to be buffed and polish to blend in.

01-22-2006, 09:14 AM	#1
lowersten Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 125 Location: Indiana User is: OffLine	Decal & crap removal How do I remove the decal on the side of my bed without hurting the paint / clearcoat? I also have tar and crap on the rockers that I need to get off, what is the best way to do this? Bedside decal
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01-22-2006, 09:18 AM	#2
Eight433 Rollin` Proud on 15's Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Birch Run, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal they make an eraser wheel you put on a drill, but they kinda make me nervous. I tried using a heat gun, but all that did was heat up the vinyl and make it stretch... i just peeled em off, then used laquer thinner to get the glue off, but lighter fluid works, wd-40 works, but not as well, goo gone dident really touch it on my truck, so i dunno.
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01-22-2006, 07:51 PM	#3
sxsracer278 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 18 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal Quote: Originally Posted by Eight433 they make an eraser wheel you put on a drill, but they kinda make me nervous. I tried using a heat gun, but all that did was heat up the vinyl and make it stretch... i just peeled em off, then used laquer thinner to get the glue off, but lighter fluid works, wd-40 works, but not as well, goo gone dident really touch it on my truck, so i dunno. i used the eraser on my first gen and it didn't hurt the paint.... it was a little darker cuase the other paint had fader but still looked good. i was kinda doubt'n how well it would work too, but the truck was getting new paint anyways so i didn't care it if hurt it. your call tho
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02-07-2006, 05:36 AM	#4
Doozer Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Caldwell, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal I used a plastic decal squege(sp) and a can of either(starting fluid). Once you get the dacal off, spray the sticky stuff with the either and wip off before the either evaporates. Repeat till all sticky stuff is gone. Does not hurt the paint. I have taken all the warning stickers of my motorcyle using this method.
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02-07-2006, 11:40 AM	#5
low98 is out cruisin... Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,605 Location: Sanford, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal stupid question....lacquer thinner is PAINT thinner right?
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02-07-2006, 03:57 PM	#6
~~Blazin810~~ Banned Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,474 Location: Northeast Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal Get the bottle called "Goo Gone" Make sure you get the heavy duty stuff. It's like syrup, you let it sit on the glue for about 2-3 mins and wipe the glue away. Works awesome.
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02-07-2006, 09:54 PM	#7
peeky192 peek Age: 34 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 114 Location: Bardstown, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal use the eraser i used it on all my badges and stickers and worked great
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02-07-2006, 10:40 PM	#8
redSStreak fog it! Age: 27 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 487 Location: north carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal the eracer wheel can burn your paint if you don't keep it moving enough
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02-08-2006, 08:34 PM	#9
Powerman Function Over Form Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 226 Location: Escanaba,Mi User is: OffLine	Re: Decal & crap removal We do this at work all the time, I'm a detailer . Anyways, yes like stated above, the eraser wheel IS the best way. You can burn the paint if you hold it in place too long on one spot but keep the wheel moving and the chance of burning is slim. Second of all this is on an air drill which is what we use. If you use an electric drill it will spin much slower and while not work as well will be even less of a chance of burning. But do remember under the decal/emblem the paint will be darker as the paint was "protected" by the decal so it will need to be buffed and polish to blend in.
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