De-Stickering a car
Discussion
jimbob82 said:
if you haven't done it before I would advise you take it to someone who can remove them for you. one slip and you could knacker the paintwork. you need to use heat and a lot of patience.
I know they've only been on around 10months though, previous owner put them on just before sale for some reason. Does this make it safer? I have de stickersed loads of vans, if you do not have a heat gun a few kettles of boiling water is ok as a subtistute.
Also try to remove the stickers by hand peeling them away, if you have trouble starting them off use some plastic instument to get a lift under the sticker.
NEVER, NEVER use a metal object such as a razor blade type scraper as it will damage the paint.
If there are shadows left behind these can be buffed out with an electric polisher and cutting compound such as T Cut, however I have done the polishing by hand before it just takes longer.
Hope this helps
Also try to remove the stickers by hand peeling them away, if you have trouble starting them off use some plastic instument to get a lift under the sticker.
NEVER, NEVER use a metal object such as a razor blade type scraper as it will damage the paint.
If there are shadows left behind these can be buffed out with an electric polisher and cutting compound such as T Cut, however I have done the polishing by hand before it just takes longer.
Hope this helps
T1pper said:
I have de stickersed loads of vans, if you do not have a heat gun a few kettles of boiling water is ok as a subtistute.
Also try to remove the stickers by hand peeling them away, if you have trouble starting them off use some plastic instument to get a lift under the sticker.
NEVER, NEVER use a metal object such as a razor blade type scraper as it will damage the paint.
If there are shadows left behind these can be buffed out with an electric polisher and cutting compound such as T Cut, however I have done the polishing by hand before it just takes longer.
Hope this helps
Would a hairdryer do the trick? I don't have a heat gun. Also try to remove the stickers by hand peeling them away, if you have trouble starting them off use some plastic instument to get a lift under the sticker.
NEVER, NEVER use a metal object such as a razor blade type scraper as it will damage the paint.
If there are shadows left behind these can be buffed out with an electric polisher and cutting compound such as T Cut, however I have done the polishing by hand before it just takes longer.
Hope this helps
I have also de-stickerd many many of our vans and have it down to somewhat on a fine art. I use a heat gun to thoroughly warm the sticker and panel then peel it of (don't cut your nails the night before), any residue left is very easy to remove with a can of ambersil adhesive and label remover, squirt on and wipe off, job done....
DaveEssex said:
A hairdryer was all I needed to remove some very stubborn stickers. No sign at all of them afterwards.
A hair dryer is a bit weak, hot water from a kettle is the key if you do not have any special kit, even parking the car so it faces the sun can add warmth to a panel helping to soften the stickers.VinceFox said:
For stubborn glue, wipe petrol onto it repeatedly so it soaks in and goes soft then rub it off with the heel of your hand.
I always use Gelsolve by Autosmart, I never use solvents such as petrol/turps etc as these can wreck the paint be very carefull especially if it is not a factory finish paintT1pper said:
VinceFox said:
For stubborn glue, wipe petrol onto it repeatedly so it soaks in and goes soft then rub it off with the heel of your hand.
I always use Gelsolve by Autosmart, I never use solvents such as petrol/turps etc as these can wreck the paint be very carefull especially if it is not a factory finish paintT1pper said:
VinceFox said:
O original finishes ive never had a problem. Obviously if some clownshoe has sprayed it with an aerosol i'd avoid petrolling it.
Yeah, I agree but some people can not tell the differnce and will blame you if their paint falls on the floor!Better to be safe.
VinceFox said:
T1pper said:
VinceFox said:
O original finishes ive never had a problem. Obviously if some clownshoe has sprayed it with an aerosol i'd avoid petrolling it.
Yeah, I agree but some people can not tell the differnce and will blame you if their paint falls on the floor!Better to be safe.
T1pper said:
VinceFox said:
T1pper said:
VinceFox said:
O original finishes ive never had a problem. Obviously if some clownshoe has sprayed it with an aerosol i'd avoid petrolling it.
Yeah, I agree but some people can not tell the differnce and will blame you if their paint falls on the floor!Better to be safe.
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