Things You'll Need:
- Putty knife, kitchen spatula, or other blunt tool
- Hair dryer or heat gun
- Bug or tar remover or other cleaner safe for use on painted surfaces
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Step 1
Clean the area around the decal to remove dust, grime or slime.
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Step 2
Heat up the decal with a hair dryer until the adhesive starts to release. A heat gun can be used with extreme caution but be very careful not to get it hot enough to peel the paint off. I prefer to use a hair dryer. It takes longer to heat but it won't burn or strip the paint.
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Step 3
When the heat softens the adhesive you can begin to very slowly peel the decal off. Newer decals come off much easier and tend to stay in one piece. Old decals are very hard to remove and tend to come off one piece at a time. A blunt tool such as a dull putty knife or kitchen spatula can be used to gently scrape suborned spots. Once the decal is started you can pry it gently from underneath. Be patient and don't rush it.
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Step 4
Use Bug or Tar Remover to clean off any sticky residue left after the decal is removed.
Comments
jseven said
on 7/14/2009 This is very helpful and easy to read, thanks!
hippyvetherm said
on 7/14/2009 I've struggled with how to get those darn things off of older cars !
Even mild solvent won't loosen them, and abrasives are Out. Thanks for the excellent tip ! A Hair Dryer,..Duh ! Learn something every day, if you're not careful ! LoL
Panda229 said
on 7/14/2009 Very useful info! 5*
mizzy said
on 7/14/2009 Great tips and great article. 5"s.
capfriend said
on 7/13/2009 Great instructions! I'm giving this to my daughter. Her car is covered! 5*