Graphics Removal

[Hoot23]

I just purchased a slightly used 04 dream cruiser. The previous owner applied stick on graphics to the doors. I was going to use a hair dryer and my fingernails to remove them. Is there a better way? Thanks for your input.

[CREWZIN]

A hair dryer will do the trick, but take your time, you can blister the paint. Don't be surprised if the graphic outline can still be seen when you remove it because of paint fade where there was no graphic.

[bobs turbo pt]

like crewzin said take your time , if you dont feel like you can or want to do it find someone that details cars in your area they might have an easier way

[Hoot23]

Hey Bob's Turbo GT - I think the detailing shop in my neighborhood is the same as yours. Oakwood/New Dorph area.

[bados]

Originally Posted by Hoot23

I just purchased a slightly used 04 dream cruiser. The previous owner applied stick on graphics to the doors. I was going to use a hair dryer and my fingernails to remove them. Is there a better way? Thanks for your input.

Buy a can of Wurth's Clean-Solve. It comes in a spray or liquid. Don't worry, it's safe for clear coat paint. Spray or pour some on a rag, then wipe it over the vinyl. Wait a minute, then start to peer off. If there's a residue left on the paint, just wipe it off with the same liquid.

[bobs turbo pt]

hey hoot23, yes i am in staten island do we know each other ??

[Hoot23]

Hey Bobs Turbo Gt, We have never met. I live a few blocks from Farrell H.S. I have had the PT a few days and want do a few things to make it mine.

[bobs turbo pt]

hi , ah ok, i live near the vz bridge im out some mondays at amboy & clark there is a little car show there when im there im usually in my 70 dart swinger though

[340x]

The solvent sounds like a good idea and may be fairly safe but you will be there all day if the graphics are very big. I found a device that works like magic. It is called a pinstriping removal wheel. It is basically a 4" wheel about 3/4" wide that fits on your electric drill. It is like a big eraser on a drill. Start at the edge of the graphic and work into it. You have to have a variable speed drill and just barely have it going, preferably not over 1000 rpm. It won't hurt the paint as long as you don't leave it on one place very long and aren't running the drill wide open. Just don't do chrome or metal stickers with it. You will burn the paint, I did it. You can get a cheap one at most paint supply stores for about $10. I buy mine at Sherwin Williams automotive paint store. Orielly's has them but they are $40. They are 3m and do last longer. They also work really well for removing the double sided tape on emblems, moldings and body kits. Beats a razer blade and a days labor. You can do 2 rows of tape on a side molding in 15 minutes 3' long. They are amazing.

[bados]

Originally Posted by 340x

The solvent sounds like a good idea and may be fairly safe but you will be there all day if the graphics are very big. I found a device that works like magic. It is called a pinstriping removal wheel. It is basically a 4" wheel about 3/4" wide that fits on your electric drill. It is like a big eraser on a drill. Start at the edge of the graphic and work into it. You have to have a variable speed drill and just barely have it going, preferably not over 1000 rpm. It won't hurt the paint as long as you don't leave it on one place very long and aren't running the drill wide open. Just don't do chrome or metal stickers with it. You will burn the paint, I did it. You can get a cheap one at most paint supply stores for about $10. I buy mine at Sherwin Williams automotive paint store. Orielly's has them but they are $40. They are 3m and do last longer. They also work really well for removing the double sided tape on emblems, moldings and body kits. Beats a razer blade and a days labor. You can do 2 rows of tape on a side molding in 15 minutes 3' long. They are amazing.

This liquid works extremely fast and without consequence. I've used it on my Corvette to remove tar.