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j8ear · 02-12-2004, 01:50 PM

I have tried a hair dryer and a razor blade. Works but seems very time consuming and scratches the paint quite a bit.

Maybe I'm not getting things hot enough, but I did lay into it.

I have also tried a wire wheel on my grinder, I figured if I was gonna scratch it anyway, I might as well do it quickly.

This resulted in mushy melted and smeared vinyl lettering everywhere.

No longer readable, but definately visible.

Anywho...I figured someone knew a reasonable way to remove the name of the previous owners business from my new to me pickup truck. A spray of some sort that will degrade or dissolve the adhesive, perhaps?

I am pretty sure it is just white vinyl lettering on blue paint.

Anyone have experience with decaling or pinstriping?

Any tips appreciated.

Gracias,

-bear

02-12-2004, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	remove custom lettering from door of pickup I have tried a hair dryer and a razor blade. Works but seems very time consuming and scratches the paint quite a bit. Maybe I'm not getting things hot enough, but I did lay into it. I have also tried a wire wheel on my grinder, I figured if I was gonna scratch it anyway, I might as well do it quickly. This resulted in mushy melted and smeared vinyl lettering everywhere. No longer readable, but definately visible. Anywho...I figured someone knew a reasonable way to remove the name of the previous owners business from my new to me pickup truck. A spray of some sort that will degrade or dissolve the adhesive, perhaps? I am pretty sure it is just white vinyl lettering on blue paint. Anyone have experience with decaling or pinstriping? Any tips appreciated. Gracias, -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.