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Best method for REMOVING vinyls?

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:47 am
by Psychobroker
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.

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:49 am
by nismo
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

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:16 pm
by Merzbow
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.

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:30 pm
by shagginwagin
The guys who put on my vinyl said to use a heat gun. Then give the car a good wash and you're done.

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:50 am
by BlueCrush
One word: Belt Sander! Ha!Brian

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:02 am
by Atomb
that's 2 words...

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:33 am
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...

Re: (ragingfish)

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:42 am
by Merzbow
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.

Re: (Merzbow)

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:44 am
by nismo
(removed). dude, take some goo gone and wipe that stuff off. That stuff works very well

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:31 am
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

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (GrafxWerks)

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:07 am
by Psychobroker
Ok, thanks Ryan!

Re: Best method for REMOVING vinyls? (Psychobroker)

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:19 am
by nismo
So, when did you plan on taking those vinyls off? And let us know how it went.Inder