How To Remove Vinyl Decals The Right Way! - Chemical Guys

Decals and graphics can change the personality of any vehicle but they don't last forever. UV rays and time will cause them to peel and discolor. In today's video, Nick demonstrates how to properly remove these types of vinyl letters without harming the finish and without the need for paint correction.

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[phillipavery]

Thank you so much for this. I used this technique to remove vinyl dealership advertising from my lift-gate, I used an industrial-class heat gun like the one shown, on the lowest heat setting, and as described, washed the hot air over the entire 2" decal for about 15 seconds, always moving the gun around to spread the heat evenly. Then I picked at a corner, and the whole thing peeled off in once piece. I wiped the residue off with a a general purpose spray cleaner, and it's like it was never there. I don't like those decals at all, I wish I knew about this technique 20 years ago.

[joeyofblades]

What happens when it has been on there for 10 years and just flakes off instead of peeling?

[wesleytownsend]

Thank you so much for the tip here. I just bought a Ford Transit with TONS of these vinyl decals and lettering all over it from the previous company owner, and this will make it so much easier. Thanks again, I wish all the best to you and yours!

[flipfloplogic]

Blow dryer and goo gone. It took a while though. That's how I got off the vinyl decal my dealer put on the rear spoiler. I hate when they do that.

[honeyyeti]

Love watching people who know what they’re doing….always looks so easy

[Seraephim]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I used a hairdryer to get the decal off and then a little bit of goo gone. Worked way better than I was expecting. There was no residue, depite the decal baking in AZ heat for 7 years.

[bly]

Anyone else was scared cause they thought Nick was gonna remove the stock stickers after seeing the thumbnail of the vid ?

[tankprohp]

Can you do a video on how to remove sun damaged cracking vinyl stripes from old cars or would it be the same process

[danielworley]

Thank You! I just bought a 14 Tacoma. It has huge corporate letters on both doors. Definitely getting a heat gun!

[ub]

removed a bunch of vinyl from a work truck before I sell it. Have noticed 'ghosted' lettering particularly on the LEER truck bed cap glass. tried denatured alcohol, adhesive remover, clay bar and detailer spray, dish soap and glass cleaner. The ghosted lettering is completely invisible until the glass is wet. Thoughts?

[racefun]

Awesome video ❤️ Be very careful though, if you do this on a bumper or something else that has paint on it and it's not metal you will get the paint off as well, 1st check if the back of the decal is metal or not, if it's not then be very careful with the 🔫 gun, very easy to remove paint and you're done for.. Game Over. 2nd Tip use ^Trim Clean Wax and Oil Remover^ on the sticky glue left behind the decal! Works great 👍

[DJsAutoDetails]

?will this work on a older vehicle where the vinyl is already flaking off like say a Chevy g20 van

[holdentudiks]

Hate the pinstripes that go across both sides of my 2019 Ram Big Horn. Will have to do this.

[lisakaye]

Can this technique be used to remove the original decals on a Trans Am Firebird? Will a hair dryer work?

[igotyourmac]

Awesome video! Does this work with Permanent Adhesive Vinyl? Any cure for paint fade shadowing?

[mildtowildrc]

Found your video after searching to make sure before I take off my Can Am decals on painted doors👍Done it plenty of times but always looking for safer ways to do things and this is a black side by side so less rubbing or abrasives is what I was looking for❤️

[dexterclemmons]

Thanks! The video is a plus. I removed my vinyl stripes before seeing this and now I have glue leftover. I used goo gone, which was a terrible mistake, because now I have what likes like a haze all over my hood. Which product would be best to remove it? Thanks in advance!

[kolaabe]

Thank you for sharing this. Knowledge is power. More knowledge to you bro. Now l can remove the one l have on my Tesla and replace it properly. Appreciate it.

[owenusher]

knowing one more detailing knowledge thank you Chemical Guys

[samkenny]

hi can you do a vid about the best starter kid and full wash on a car using a hose pipe and hand polish it please