Removing Decals

Jack Matyas · 02-24-2012, 09:39 AM

[QUOTE=MrWendy'sJr;311218]Heat, i.e. hair dryer or heat gun if you are quick. And plastic razor blades.

Ang - This what we use at our lot - and WD-40 on the glue .............and take your time .

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

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

SSDA Hemi · 02-25-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Fitzpatrick

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, I was thinking of you recently and happy to hear what you posted, LOL!

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.

02-24-2012, 09:39 AM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 407 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Removing Decals [QUOTE=MrWendy'sJr;311218]Heat, i.e. hair dryer or heat gun if you are quick. And plastic razor blades. Ang - This what we use at our lot - and WD-40 on the glue .............and take your time . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

02-24-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,205 Likes: 286 Liked 982 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Removing Decals Wax and Grease remover works best for removing the glue.

02-24-2012, 10:53 AM	#3
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, 03:20 PM	#5
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 119 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	#6
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	#7
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 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, 10:54 AM	#9
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	#10
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

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode