How I Removed Vinyl Decals From My Van. Different Methods Tested.

I've decided to get the sign writing only van redone so in this video I show you how I removed the vinyl decal/stickers, then I try a few different methods of removing the sticky residue and ghost marks left by the old stickers.

I don't know if any of the methods used in this video will damage your paint so take no responsibility for any damage done. this isn't a how to video but what I did to my own vehicle. if you decide to try any of the methods I used always do a test patch first.

[petesmit]

Used a rubber eraser wheel for the lettering and a heat gun for the image decals which worked really well now to try the glue

[MrJdp]

You need panel wipe from your local car paint accessory shop, worked really well on the vinyl residue on my van 👍🏻

[papadjrowe]

Yes, pictures. Videos of work, make shorts on the job. Make it all informative and you will be over 6 months backed up locally to your town! Seriously, social media is everything. Find your favorite neighborhoods and join the groups. Next door is key, my company that I'm gm for is number 1 out of 178 paint companies on a lake called lake Conroe. We get so much business just from that.

[clearnewview]

Pictures of your best finished jobs...!!!
My sign guy printed a banner collage for me on heavy vinyl that has UV protective layer. My sign shop coached me how to wet apply my photo banner. I used a urethane hand roller to roll the pure water out from under the vinyl once I had the vinyl where I wanted it. The paint must be very clean first. Wash good, then wipe down very good with isopropyl alcohol and white terry clothes till no soil shows on white terry cloths.

[marcspeight]

(Exterior Squeaky Clean Services’s )sounds good for your new logo. 👍💪😁

[thedrvn]

White spirit for removing sticker glue is #1

[ashleyf]

White spirit moves it off with ease after you use the heat gun, douse a sponge with white spirit, let it soak for 15 mins, then go over it again an it will come off easy

[papadjrowe]

Paint thinner!!! 🤦🤦🤦 literally will remove it and not effect the paint or finish at all. Just use a water rag behind it if you are scared it will ruin your paint. Seriously! 😢😢 Edit: great video though, thank you for taking the time and effort to make this.. it will help so many people!!

[Gerald-sm]

Great help to take the stickers off.
I tried nail varnish removal, didn't take the paint off.

[jamesniv]

I use a product called Citrol degreaser dissolves adhesive Don't know if available inUK

[rbcleaningskegness]

Tar and glue remover would be better Dave. Just got my newer van last week and in the same situation what way to go with sign writing. From Richard

[fensterputzernuernberg]

Maybe a batterie buffer with a fine scrubber with Wd 40 may have been a good option., , I would have a semi skin wrap with a window cleaner or Private home cleaning

[richardclatworthy]

Use a caramel wheel attached to your drill.
Vinyl and glue gets pulled off in one.

It’s the only way to do it

[cheduk]

Maybe a photo of a before and after driveway or roof on back along with company name, mobile. List services with other info on sides. Looking forward to seeing new design.

[johnnytootall]

Wall paper steamer job done no damage heat gun can burn paint an to remove glue use a body filler plastic spreader an prep tone

[aurorastarfire]

I'm probably going to use rubbing alcohol too it is a solvent

[simondbrown]

Cream cleaner is a mild abrasive, so will dull your paint or worse.

[AW-Services]

Don't use abrasive creams. Petrol, isopropyl alcohol

[elitefleet]

Tar and glue remover, that is what i use. quick spray and wipe and its gone

[earltpt]

White spirit… will remove the glue residue