How to Remove Old Decals

How to remove old decals

Tools and materials needed:

Plastic card (old credit or gift card will do)

Hairdryer

Soft cotton
Rags (old T-shirt)

Goof off, naphtha or 3M adhesive remover (most of these are available at your local hardware or paint store).

Do Not Use Lacquer thinner! It will melt your paint.

Set hairdryer on to hot or medium hot

Heat up both the graphic and the glue till hot enough to remove vinyl

Do not touch with fingers as it will burn

Use plastic card to try to lift a corner of the decal enough to grasp

Slowly pull the decal back against itself

If it seems to be stretching much, stop and reheat

Some glue will be left behind

After surface cools, put some adhesive remover on a rag and place against surface until glue softens

With a clean rag and more solvent, rub until clean

Glue might also roll and come off in little pieces
Use soap and water to clean area of solvents