"The man in the iron mask" (Themanintheironmask)
12/11/2013 at 16:48 • Filed to: None
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"The man in the iron mask" (Themanintheironmask)
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Also what is the easiest way to take off vynil stripes?
Paul, Man of Mustangs
> The man in the iron mask
12/11/2013 at 16:56 |
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Use a heat gun to start with. Vinyl doesn't come off easily when cold. If you do it right, there shouldn't be much residue left. Now, if we were peeling it off of metal, I'd just say use some brake cleaner to remove the residue, but I don't have a whole lot of experience with paint.
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The man in the iron mask
> Paul, Man of Mustangs
12/11/2013 at 16:58 |
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ok thanks,
Would a Hairdryer heat as well as a heat gun?
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Paul, Man of Mustangs
> The man in the iron mask
12/11/2013 at 16:59 |
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Pretty close. After all, you don't want to roast the decals off.
It's a "Porch-uh"
> Paul, Man of Mustangs
12/11/2013 at 17:08 |
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To expand on what Paul said, you want to be careful applying too much heat, as you can pull up some paint as well (ask me how I know). A plastic putty knife can also be helpful, but not often necessary unless you're dealing with a lot of small pieces (like a die-cut sticker).
If you're taking off a badge, heat, then use some dental floss or fishing line to get between the paint and the adhesive.
I'd recommend Goo Gone over brake cleaner for the final cleanup. Brake cleaner is not nice to your paint (though quick application and immediate cleanup might not do anything noticeable).
Casper
> The man in the iron mask
12/11/2013 at 17:32 |
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Heat and time, some cleaners help, but removing vinyl is just a pain in the ass if it's decent quality and installed well.
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The man in the iron mask
> Casper
12/11/2013 at 17:34 |
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Damn, i dont know if i should do it. But if i start, i will need to finish thats for sure.
Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin
> The man in the iron mask
12/11/2013 at 19:51 |
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Most vehicle-grade vinyls are temperature-sensitive. The adhesive softens when warm. So find yourself a heat gun and warm up an edge. Don't get it hot, just warm. A hair drier is probably not warm enough unless you're willing to be veeerrrryyy patient. Slowly start peeling up the vinyl. If it was applied less than a few days ago, soapy water will help. Otherwise just peel it. Residue can be taken care of with a combination of rubbing alcohol and your favorite paint-safe degreaser. Spartan SD-20 if you have it, Goo-gone (or the like) if you don't. The isopropyl alcohol usually takes care of it, but will strip the wax off your paint. Definitely wash and wax afterward if it was a large decal. Actually, wash and wax regardless. Your car deserves it.