New trailer needs decal removal?

Posted By: wyoming

New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 02:47 PM

I just bought a new "old" trailer and it's got a large amount of decals on it, and I mean a lot, anybody know any "home brews" that will help get them off? I plan on starting on the smaller ones with a heat gun, but the whole front is covered with a big "flame checkered flag" that will take a long time with a heat gun, the decals are cracking, was going to try to get some off this weekend, and living where I do, I can't just run down the street and get something, any body got any ideas on a home brew that will soften them a bit but won't damage the paint?

Posted By: SnakeEisz67

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:09 PM

This is probably going to sound crazy but I've had luck removing old decals without damaging paint by smearing a thin coat of hand lotion over the decal and around the edges. Let it sit for a while then start at an edge. I know it may not be practical for a huge decal but you might try that on a smaller one and see how it works.

Posted By: codfish

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:10 PM

Pressure washer?

codfish

Posted By: racerAL

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:19 PM

well when you get a chance check with your local paint store...see if they have a 3M product called an eraser wheel.i used it with my cordless drill and it did a good job with out using a heat gun...if your using a cordless be prepared to re-charge the batteries..often...also if the decals have been on there a while be prepared to have outlines where the decals were before you took them off..i had to buff my trailor to get rid of the outlines....good luck

Posted By: mopartuner

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:20 PM

I just removed a whole bunch of old vynle stripes off a motormome with eraser wheels from Napa.Its a wheel that is made of eraser(like on the end of a pencil).They only cost 13 bucks and they don't damage the paint on the surface.

Posted By: 69CHARGERMD

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:22 PM

They sell stripe and sticker removers,,,at the local auto store,,,,
I just removed my tail stripe off the charger,,and it went fine,,,didnt hurt the paint,,etc.

They have some that are spray on,,,rub on,,etc.

They also sell a "stripe" removing wheel,,,by 3M,,,havent used it,,but might be something to think about....the wheel isnt that big,,,but looked to work great....

i put a link to you tube....which shows the wheel....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHKN5_UfDik&feature=related

Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:41 PM

denatured alcholol will help reove the adhesives that hold the decals on, maybe once you get one started to peel off it would help speed peeling them rest of the way

Let us know what you do and the results please

Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 03:41 PM

Denatured alcholol will help remove the adhesives that hold the decals on, maybe once you get one started to peel off it would help speed peeling them rest of the way

Let us know what you do and the results please

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 04:40 PM

On this page you will find all the products you need to do the job.The big eraser wheels work OK...but they can also heat and damage the polyester coating on the aluminum.The 3M wheels are for removing factory pinstripe on paint jobs...not polyester coated sheets.First use the vinyl remover...then adhesive remover....then wash the entire trailer with a 3 parts Dawn and one part Castrol Super Clean (12oz total) add to 5 gallons of water.Be quick to rinse it off ...usually works best with 2 people. This final wash SHOULD remove any ghosting left over from the decaled areas. GOOD LUCK...I've done 6 53' haulers...it sucks !!!!!!
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Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 07:45 PM

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Denatured alcholol will help remove the adhesives that hold the decals on, maybe once you get one started to peel off it would help speed peeling them rest of the way Let us know what you do and the results please

Cab,you know as we get older we start to repeat ourselves

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<denatured alcholol will help reove the adhesives that hold the decals on, maybe once you get one started to peel off it would help speed peeling them rest of the way Let us know what you do and the results please

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Posted By: wyoming

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 09:18 PM

Thanks every body, Chasisman thats just what I was looking for, this trailer has a huge flame-checkered flad all down the side and it probably looked good when it was new, but if faded and cracked now, it's probably 8 wide and 16 feet long, not a small decal. Got some other small decals on it also, but those will be easy.

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 09:50 PM

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Thanks every body, Chasisman thats just what I was looking for, this trailer has a huge flame-checkered flad all down the side and it probably looked good when it was new, but if faded and cracked now, it's probably 8 wide and 16 feet long, not a small decal. Got some other small decals on it also, but those will be easy.

Glad I could help...also when you call ask them about plastic razor blade scrapers...or poke around on that site....the plastic doesn't scratch the polyester coating....I used the vinyl off in a weed sprayer for the REALLY big jobs...it's tough work for sure...I usually get three times as much so remove as I do to apply.If you have a hand held propane torch use that it will help.Vinyl HATES to be cold....old or new..If you have a propane weed burner .....even better!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91037

Posted By: jughed

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 09:57 PM

Gumout carb cleaner

spray it on, let it soak for a minute, peel the decal off. remove any remaining residue with the same stuff.

disclaimer: test on small area first

Posted By: loren kraker

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 10/23/09 09:59 PM

Easy-off oven cleaner. Spray it on, scrape it off. Note,color of the trailer will be not as faded behind the decal.DAMHIK

Posted By: wyoming

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 11/05/09 03:26 AM

Thanks Chasisman, that stuff work well, a few oats of that is a big help, finally got all of the decals off, now the trailer looks much better.

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: New trailer needs decal removal? - 11/05/09 04:07 AM

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Thanks Chasisman, that stuff work well, a few oats of that is a big help, finally got all of the decals off, now the trailer looks much better.

Right chemicals for the job make it that much more easy....glad to help....now wanna come strip off a 53' Transporter?????