Decal removal problem - help needed

[Dolomite Pete]

Has anyone had to remove a decal from a van? I have an Autocruise Rythem and the decal on one side that gets the sun all day on my drive is in a bad way, and peeling off. I've removed a bit of it, but how do you get the glue off? I've got a feeling this could be very labour intensive! Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Otter Spotter]

I think Isopropyl will shift it, if not a rag soaked in petrol. Obviously No smoking whilst you work

 

[Steve and Denise]

Professionals use adesive remover

 

[Mikeco]

I used an hot air gun and then turps

 

[IRHP]

I found Xylene based thinners beat all others.

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[Trevor Wbm]

WD40 will shift some sorts of adhesives, Meths will do others, Acetone too.

 

[Northernraider]

Hairdryer while removing the sticker then a rag and wd40 will remove the glue ... takes a bit of patience but it will do the least harm . Then soapy water to finish it off.

 

[Tombola]

warm it up, heat gun or hairdrier, & plastic scraper or whatever.... then any of the above with a rag for the rest

 

[Buster54]

warm it up, heat gun or hairdrier, & plastic scraper or whatever.... then any of the above with a rag for the rest

Just removed some from Autotrail as the man says, hair dryer rag removal of vinyl then start on glue easy job.

 

[jongood]

Has anyone had to remove a decal from a van? I have an Autocruise Rythem and the decal on one side that gets the sun all day on my drive is in a bad way, and peeling off. I've removed a bit of it, but how do you get the glue off? I've got a feeling this could be very labour intensive! Any help greatly appreciated.

I've just replaced some 20 yo decals on my Clou liner, top surface came off with a heat gun but the only thing I found to remove the adhesive was one of these
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[fifthwheel]

The pro's at the motor auctions use a wallpaper stripper.

 

[Bart]

Pre paint panel wipe to remove the glue , works great on removing loads of stuff.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Jizer, or " Graffiti remover".

 

[NigelNovice]

A hot air gun to get decal off and Brake/Clutch cleaner to get the residue off

 

[Dolomite Pete]

I've just replaced some 20 yo decals on my Clou liner, top surface came off with a heat gun but the only thing I found to remove the adhesive was one of these
Amazon product ASIN B00VFACQRE

Did you mean to add a photo. I can't the 'one of these'?

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[rb62]

Did you mean to add a photo. I can't the 'one of these'?

There is a link there so I think the problem is at your end,this is what it is,

 

[bigalw35]

MLM glue remover, got rid of stickers on my HYMER perfectly, EBAY about a tenner, left no marks whatsoever

 

[leann53]

if you haven't got a heat gun a wall paper removal steamer will do which you can hire .

 

[Roby2008]

Hot air gun or wife's hair dryer as everyone says, then lighter fuel for the sticky stuff for me, removed all the decals on my mh in a day with this method ....

 

[Northernraider]

Be very very wary of some of these responses ...using chemicals on gel coat can do serious damage hence my reason for recommending wd40. I'd also avoid using any scrapers.

If you heat the decal you'll be able to peel it off by preheating an inch or two in front of you . Then a rag soaked in wd40.

If you use anything harsher you risk issues later

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[Go_buddy_go_]

Would the adhesive be similar to the one they use for labels on jars? If it is i use vegetable oil smeared on then just wipe off and clean over with hot water and a cloth

 

[bubble63]

Had to remove some headlamp deflectors on plastic headlamps, well past their remove date (they are not designed to be permanently left on) the supplier suggested an ice scraper to remove stubborn areas as the are less likely to cause damage

 

[Northernraider]

Had to remove some headlamp deflectors on plastic headlamps, well past their remove date (they are not designed to be permanently left on) the supplier suggested an ice scraper to remove stubborn areas as the are less likely to cause damage

That's asking for trouble . Ice scrapers are designed for use on glass . Wouldn't use them on a plastic headlight that a sponge can scratch

 

[Buster54]

Had to remove some headlamp deflectors on plastic headlamps, well past their remove date (they are not designed to be permanently left on) the supplier suggested an ice scraper to remove stubborn areas as the are less likely to cause damage

 

[the1andonly]

Toffee wheels are the most appropriate tool for decals on metalwork on plastic?

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[Just smiffy]

Once you get them off give the area a good polish and wax…

 

[SheikhLala]

Wallpaper stripper ( steam type ), Tar and Glue remover sprayed on residual adhesive and a old credit card for scraping off the snots.

 

[driftwood]

I have done a lot of this, I use a heat gun at the lowest setting, keep it moving, don't let anywhere get too hot, then use a NEW PLASTIC scraper to get it started at one edge or corner and slowly work it off or try to peel it while moving the heat around. After for the residue I try alcohol but if I need to be more aggressive I use a cloth with white spirits. Have a bucket of washing up liquid beside you and wash it liberally after with plenty of rinsing. Then wax it up. I never damaged any gelcoat doing this. 2 things to remember- keep the heat low and moving and if you use white spirits wash it off immediately with washing up liquid or another good de-greaser and it will come out mint

 

[StitchUp]

I know this thread is rather old but thought I'd add my 2 pennies worth as I've been removing that horrible glue today! I'd previously removed the decal a while back and was left the glue that had resisted all other attempts and had hardened by now! ANOTHER Funster recommended Multi Solve when I was using Sikaflex CT1 and it was brilliant so I decided to use it on on the glue.

Before:

After:

After: (there were two horrible decals here too)

Cheers

 

[andykim]

Alcohol, you drink loads of it and forget about the decals "jobs a good un"