anybody have a fast system to remove decals. currently removing with heat gun and paint thinner for residue. have problems with large vans with the smell of the thinner. any help would be appreciated!
Heat gun and fishing line works fairly quick depending on the decal. You'll still need the thinner though. I prefer to use acetone, but I doubt that will be much better for you. Are you wearing a face mask when you use it? If not, that may help. Stuff goes right to your head.
I Remove decals on buses all the time and just use the heat gun and a plastic razor - normally peels right off. Sometimes I have noticed that applying to much heat causes the adhesive to stick behind a bit worse. Then I just use a 3M adhesive remover - sometimes let it sit and maybe have to toss some elbow grease in there...... a full bus takes me alone about 30 to 45 minutes with these methods..... hope this helps?!??!?!
I just removed the (old) business lettering from my new work truck. I used a hair-dryer and a plastic razor. I removed the residue/glue with mineral spirits. I then claybarred to remove the final tid-bits.
I really wish I could have found a rubber-eraser wheel. That would have cut my time in half. BUT, if you're not careful you'll burn through the paint QUICK. I hadn't used on in a while, so I stuck with the old-fashioned way.
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