Removing decals

[vdaviemusclecars]

The car was painted silver about 2 years ago by the Ring Brothers and the guy i got the car from had some decals on the both front fenders. I want to remove them. Whats the best way to go about it..heat gun? Being the paint is only 2 years old i am thinking there should not be a difference in the shine ect.



Thanks,
Vinc

[Schwartz Performance]

Blow dryer works great. They typically peel off really easy.
Just make sure to heat it evenly and don't overheat it.. Don't wanna mess the paint up of course

-Dale

[vdaviemusclecars]

Dale,

Thanks for the info. Ya i just don't want to mess the paint up.

V

[jlcustomz]

Fairly new stickers should come off ok with a little heat if they weren't applied on overly fresh paint.

If they don't want to come off easy enough with minor heat, a rubber eraser wheel chucked in a drill will be a better choice. they are very soft rubber & pretty easy on the paint. Messy though.

With either method, I'd lightly buff the area anyways.

[vdaviemusclecars]

I think they are about 2 years old. I guess you could call them graphics. I'll try the heat gun first the see how that works.

Thanks,
Vince

[SAFASTRO]

I know I'm a bit late, but heat gun is the best way. Use a little Goo-Gone if there is any glue residue left behind.

[Thephranc]

Rapid-tac adhesive removal is what I use as a professional sign guy that has to take off decals from a day old to many decades. Stuff works great and wont bother the paint.

[vdaviemusclecars]

Where do i get the Rapid-Tac stuff?

Thanks,
Vince

[Thephranc]

Your local sign shop should have some or a similar product. They may not sell it to you though, you only need a few oz. A sign supply store will sell it to you but unless you are a sign shop you will pay a lot more than you should.

You can try contacting "The Sign Syndicate" out in San Diego (858) 880-1400. Eric might be able to help you.

Edit to add link

http://www.metrorestyling.com/Rapid-...remover4oz.htm

That may be your best bet.

If you can't just pull the sticker off a little bit of this at the top edge allowed to sit then scrape down to expose a little more of behind the sticker and slowly work your way down.

[vdaviemusclecars]

Ok, Thanks for the info.

Vince