Best method for REMOVING vinyls?

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Psychobroker
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Best method for REMOVING vinyls?

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As some of you know, I've got a good deal of grafxwerks vinyls on my Vibe. However, I'm looking to remove them in preparation for Aerogear's bodykit. I'm also getting bored with them Does anyone know the best way to remove them? I tried just peeling at one and that left the bottom reflective layer on lol. Thanks guys.
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Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

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You could use a heat gun or even a hair dryer. Just make sure you some goo gone after you're takin em off. Cuz I know that there usually is some goo left in every spot.Inder
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Why don't you use a putty knife and some corosive acid LOL! Just kidding. My "VIBE" windshield decal just pulled off, and all the rest of the glue I used a rag and hot water (windows obviously are different).I'm excited to see the bodykit on your car! I'm getting the roof rack caps and the fenders probably by summer or hopefully in time for te June rally. Viel Glück.
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The guys who put on my vinyl said to use a heat gun. Then give the car a good wash and you're done.
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One word: Belt Sander! Ha!Brian
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that's 2 words...
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Post by ragingfish »

I've taken many off in my time...Hair dryer to soften them up, then peel, and use a little adhesive remover afterwards...
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lol...I need to get some adhesive remover too! when it rains or when the outside of the window gets fogged, you can still see the "VIBE" outline on the window...kinda gives it a ghost effect.
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(removed). dude, take some goo gone and wipe that stuff off. That stuff works very well
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Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Post by GrafxWerks »

For the Reflective, you'll definitely need a heat gun (hair dryer won't cut it). Just be very careful that you don't blister the paint. I would purchase some 3M adhesive remover (available at most body shop supply stores), it is much better than Goo Gone.- RyanGrafxWerks
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Ok, thanks Ryan!
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Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

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So, when did you plan on taking those vinyls off? And let us know how it went.Inder
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