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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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Default Removing decals on car

Is there anything that I can spray on the decal to loosen the adhesive. Something that wont damage the paint of course. Thank you.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Buy a heat gun at pep boys for $20. Lightly heating it will make it more pliable.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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I usually try rubbing alcohol first and if that doesnt do much I move to paint thinner
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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I'd suggest moving to an adhesive remover (Goo Gone or even WD40 or even good old orange oil) before paint thinner.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Goo gone& heat gun man... paint thinner is a bad idea.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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I agree, formerly worked at a sign shop for 5 years.
The heat gun and Goo Gone are the best. Also if you
are havibng trouble getting the vinyl loose, use a
plastic razor blade (not too rough on the paint)

After you get the vinyl and adhesive off, just go
behind that with some rubbing alcohol to clean off
any residue left behind. Then follow up with a small
wax job to bring back the shine.

Keep in mind this though, depending on how long the
decal has been on, there might be some fading.
This is more noticeable on darker colors, so you
might see some shadows left behind.

Later !!!
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Goo Gone and the edge of a credit card. Works every time
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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try heat gun first! paint thinner is not a good idea for you know.. your paint
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