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*Mister-B* · 11-20-2012, 11:49 PM

I tried some "goof off". All it did, was remove the black color from the stickers. They are a silver color now. I want to remove them completely. Any ideas?

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71swb4x4 · 11-20-2012, 11:52 PM

If they are decals use a heat gun and a credit card or plastic ice scraper.
I use goof off for adhesive, which is the back part of the decal. You need to get the front of the decal off before you attack it with goof off.

*Mister-B* · 11-20-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

If they are decals use a heat gun and a credit card or plastic ice scraper.
I use goof off for adhesive, which is the back part of the decal. You need to get the front of the decal off before you attack it with goof off.

Ah. Good idea. Thanks!
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midniteblues · 11-21-2012, 12:58 AM

If you dont have a heat gun I'm sure your woman has a hair dryer you could use

I think if you peel them off you'll still see them the paint may still be shiney underneath and wont match your faded blue. perhaps with lots of rubbing you might be able too blend then in though

*bk2life* · 11-21-2012, 03:33 AM

go to the paint store and get an eraser. it mounts to a drill. itll take the sticker and the adhesive off.

but itll be shiny and new under the stickers, a hand buffing will be needed to blend it out

bubba353z · 11-22-2012, 10:43 PM

Zippo lighter fluid worked for me when I took the factory pinstripe off my old T/A

motornut · 12-13-2012, 06:10 PM

heat and a blade

Cracksrubi · 12-13-2012, 10:16 PM

X2 on heat
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crossfire84 · 12-16-2012, 08:52 AM

i have used WD-40 with great success, give it time to soak in and they will lift off, if you don't have a heat gun.

*bk2life* · 12-16-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bk2life

go to the paint store and get an eraser. it mounts to a drill. itll take the sticker and the adhesive off.

reposting, as wd40, lighter fluid, razor blades, cow manure, kangaroo spit, hawaiian dirt, are all guna give you mixed results.

an eraser costs 5-10 dollars, will remove stickers on several cars, and is the CORRECT thing to use that wont hurt paint, and is actually made for the job.

right tool for the job..

11-20-2012, 11:49 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	How do I get these blasted decals off? I tried some "goof off". All it did, was remove the black color from the stickers. They are a silver color now. I want to remove them completely. Any ideas? Posted via Mobile Device

11-20-2012, 11:52 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? If they are decals use a heat gun and a credit card or plastic ice scraper. I use goof off for adhesive, which is the back part of the decal. You need to get the front of the decal off before you attack it with goof off. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-21-2012, 12:58 AM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? If you dont have a heat gun I'm sure your woman has a hair dryer you could use I think if you peel them off you'll still see them the paint may still be shiney underneath and wont match your faded blue. perhaps with lots of rubbing you might be able too blend then in though __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-21-2012, 03:33 AM	#5
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? go to the paint store and get an eraser. it mounts to a drill. itll take the sticker and the adhesive off. but itll be shiny and new under the stickers, a hand buffing will be needed to blend it out

11-22-2012, 10:43 PM	#6
bubba353z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 152	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? Zippo lighter fluid worked for me when I took the factory pinstripe off my old T/A

12-13-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? heat and a blade Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-13-2012, 10:16 PM	#8
Cracksrubi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hazel Green Al Posts: 54	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? X2 on heat Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c-10 lwb

12-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: How do I get these blasted decals off? i have used WD-40 with great success, give it time to soak in and they will lift off, if you don't have a heat gun. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!



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