Decals????

[BrianMcLeod]

I have never taken off a decal before it is on the paint I will post a picture of it tomorrow but how do you get a sticker/decal off of the paint? Is it easy or hard?

[theblob640]

I have never personally done it but I will assume a heat gun will be involved to heat up the adhesive then peel off carefully.

[shagnat]

I have never taken off a decal before it is on the paint I will post a picture of it tomorrow but how do you get a sticker/decal off of the paint? Is it easy or hard?

I tried Goo-Gone with a heat gun and got very minimal results. I managed to scrape maybe 1/10 of it off with that method and my thumb nail as the scraper. Not worth it 'coz that took ~1 hr.

Someone suggested a plastic razor blade which I've yet to purchase. However, mine has been on for 3 years which "may" make a difference.

I hope someone will post a sure-fire method (if one exists).

[Garducio]

I took the decals off my brothers wife's car last weekend. the bmws have the 2 black stripes going from the front to the back of the car. I used a heat gun and a very steady hand to peal it off. you don't want to put too much force into it bc then you will rip it off piece by piece. Heat it up a bit as you go along and try to take it off as big of pieces you can.
then after you got it off wipe it down with goo-gone or any digresser. it's a bit of a pain to do but once you get the feel for it it'll be easy.

[Harry Da Hamster]

Steam

[ken tuep]

You can also purchase an eraser wheel for your drill($12-15). I've picked them up at local bodyshop supply houses before. It's basically a round eraser(like on a pencil), that gently removed the decal. There will more than likely be a bit of residue to wipe afterwards, but it's much simpler than pulling it off.

You do have to be careful on plastic bumpers and fiberglass parts. They heat up quickly, and will release the paint easily. Just be sure to set the drill on the slowest setting, and keep the wheel moving.

[HateSwirls]

Heat gun works best but be very careful not to heat the paint up too much, you'll be sorry.
A hair dryer works well too, takes a little longer to heat the decal up to remove it but no worries in burning your paint.

If you heat it up enough you should be able to remove it in one piece.
Then a little goo gone and polish and it will look like its never been there.

[shagnat]

That heat gun process never worked for me....... maybe it's due to the age mine has been on the car.

[BrianMcLeod]

This is the decals

[Just02896]

I've always used a heat gun and a credit card or drivers license.