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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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Removing LARGE decals

Apparently the paint job on my van consists of large decals covering a dark blue paint, what is the easiest way to remove these decals, heat gun ?

 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Wow, nobody has a clue..
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:08 AM
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Those kinds of paint jobs typically comprise large vinyl decals along with paint overlaying the original van finish. Good quality decals will be by nature very difficult to remove, it takes a lot of labor and perhaps a few good chemical agents to get this job done.

Check through 3M's site for something specifically designed for this job. Keep in mind once those are gone you might have very obvious signs the underlying paint hasn't faded like the other parts.

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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Thank you Mr Alexander, the decals HAVE to come off before it can get painted so a little fading is more than welcome and to be expected...
 
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Originally Posted by gman97005
the decals HAVE to come off before it can get painted .
Information not originally known, sorry to intrude!
 
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