I want to take off the decals by the door, whats the best way to do this? I searched and got some mixed results from WD40 to Hairdryer to both. A how to would be nice too.

 

Maybe some sand paper? I used a hair dryer to remove the 'street-scene graphix' decals off my car. Then I rubbed the gunk off with some goo-gone. But I say sand paper since the stock decals aren't vinyl like mine were.

 

I don't think sand paper would be very good for the paint...

A razor blade perhaps?

 

I need a good way to do this too... hoping to get turbo decal instead since its converted. Gotta remove the pin striping as well...

 

I dont know what there called but, we used them in body shop a bit, ive used them on my car twice. They are a plastic/rubber compound that you chuck up in a drill and it will remove the sticker without hurting the paint, you gota keep the speed down of course, but it worked good on some stickers the previous owner put on my bumper. Might call or check out the local paint supplyer.

 

I'd recommend some Goo Gone + a hair dryer + your fingernails.

This combination has worked well for me in the past.

 

Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften up the decals and then use a plastic scraper with a thin edge to carefully lift them from the paint. Careful with the heat gun 'cause they can quickly heat to outrageous temps. [On second thought, just use a hair dryer.] After you get the decals off, a little GooGone will finish the job. Been there, done that.

 

they are called eraser wheels. the hair dryer/goo gone option will work too and its cheaper

 

Not like crazy, rough stuff. Maybe 1000-1500? Idk, just a guess.

 

You can buy plastic razor blades that work perfectly for this type of thing. It's almost impossible not to scratch the paint using regular razors.



Warm it up with a hair dryer and carefully scrape it off - just go easy and take your time! Those eraser wheels do work well but might be overkill. They are great for removing pin-striping however.

 

Hair dryer and plastic putty knife worked on mine. When you get a corner up keep the heat on it and peel it back at a sharp angle for best results without tearing the decal. Follow up with a bit of goo-gone to remove the sticky residue.

 

Thanks for all the help. I'll probably do it tomorrow.

 

blow-dryer/small heater for 10 minutes...

razor-blade and finger tips for 30 seconds...

rub clean with adhesive-remover...

It's likely at this point there will be a "ghost" where the decal used to be. You can use rubbing compound and polish to remove this. If it's severe, then use 2000 grit paper followed by heavy rubbing compound and polish. Don't worry about any of this stuff--it'll look great in the end, it just may take a few minutes before you're satisfied with the results. Even a new razor-blade can't scratch the paint if you keep it flat. I keep a 1000-pack close-by just for these occasions. Good luck.