How Can I Remove Decals From My Truck

[Running Arrow Bill]

Getting my old truck ready to advertise & sell. Have several vinyl decals on it and want to remove them before selling truck. Been on truck for several years. I heard you need to use hair dryer or heat gun to loosen them... Appreciate any tips anyone has to remove decals.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[highgrit]

Just start on a corner and try to keep the heat on the sticker or decal. A heat gun will peel the paint off the truck also, just don't use any more heat than you have to. About the time you finish you'll have it figured out.

 

[Angus Cowman]

check with the company that put them on
they have a product that helps soften the glue on the decals and works really well when used with a heat gun

 

[cypressfarms]

Buddy of mine swears by WD 40; but that same buddy has told some tall ones!

 

[bbirder]

Try Goo-Gone. :2cents:

 

[colleen]

WD 40. Great for sticky glue residue, bugs on your vehicle and tar.

 

[Double E]

Goof-off will soften the decal and it should peel off. Just rub some on, wait a minute, and start peeling it off. If it gets stubborn, you can put a little more on, and the stuff is great for taking any residue off. If you use a hair dryer or heat gun, keep it moving so as not to scortch the paint.

 

[Ryder]

Is goo gone and goof off the same thing. Never heard of either.

 

[oscar p]

Walmart in the paint section.

 

[Ryder]

Walmart in the paint section.

Should have known.

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

check with the company that put them on
they have a product that helps soften the glue on the decals and works really well when used with a heat gun

I put the stickers on... They are our Ranch Signage & other decals (such as NRA...). ;-)

 

[Angus Cowman]

check with the company that put them on
they have a product that helps soften the glue on the decals and works really well when used with a heat gun

I put the stickers on... They are our Ranch Signage & other decals (such as NRA...). ;-)

ok who made your ranch sign they could probably give you some info unless you just bought letters and did it yourself

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

Got all decals off... Used hair dryer plus putty knife. Didn't scratch the OLD truck...lol. Thanks y'all!

Next job is to use a solvent to remove the sticky residue, then go wash the truck...

 

[Calman]

Got all decals off... Used hair dryer plus putty knife. Didn't scratch the OLD truck...lol. Thanks y'all!

Next job is to use a solvent to remove the sticky residue, then go wash the truck...

Glad ya got'em off RAB.I was gonna suggest a 3lb hammer and a chisel. :lol:

Cal

 

[Farmerjon]

Got all decals off... Used hair dryer plus putty knife. Didn't scratch the OLD truck...lol. Thanks y'all!

Next job is to use a solvent to remove the sticky residue, then go wash the truck...

Glad ya got'em off RAB.I was gonna suggest a 3lb hammer and a chisel. :lol:

Cal

Now don't you think that is a little overkill??? Heck a 4" grinder would have done a good job also!!!! :shock:

 

[Crazy Farmgirl]

Just an FYI there is an "eraser", that can be purchased from most any auto parts store, that is used on a drill to remove stickers (body shop use it to remove pinstriping and such). Works well but may leave a little sticky residue. Can be used on any surface including windows.

 

[melking]

Sorry, I can't pass it up. Next time don't put them obammy stickers on your truck. LOL SO Sorry, I kill myself.

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

UPDATE:

As I posted yesterday, I effectively removed the decals on the old truck using a hair dryer and a putty knife. Next thing will be to use a solvent to remove sticky residue.

Note to Mel:

The vinyl decals are on our vehicles. Advertising for our business. Also, along with our Farm License Plates, this lends more credibility to our tax write-offs for our business. Our trucks are not "pleasure show trucks"...they are working business trucks... lol.

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

Removed sticky residue from truck after removing decals.

.35 cents worth of gasoline
6 paper towels
Elbow grease
Total investment: .38 cents. [NOT "as seen on TV"...lol]

Just a "farm & rancher" solution to a problem... [No need for "miracle products" sold on TV, Etc.]

Priceless...

;-)