Removing 4x4 decals

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Jul 19, 2009 | 05:41 AM

wi_bigfoot

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Removing 4x4 decals

How hard is it to remove the 4x4 decals and any chance of damaging the paint? I ask since I removed the actual emblems from the tailgate of my Silverado and when I did a portion of the paint came off. Not happy at that point. I have removed the dealers decal with just using a hair dryer and I'm guessing the same would be true for the 4x4 decal but not sure. Any first hand experiences out there?

Jul 19, 2009 | 08:02 AM

SteveVFX4

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yes, a hair dryer will work, or a heat gun on low setting. or others have peeled them right off after the truck was sitting in the hot sun for a few hours. I used the heat gun method the day after I bought my truck.

Jul 19, 2009 | 08:12 AM

Aztrainer

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HA, I did it the day I got my truck home and they just peeled off but I live in the desert and the truck is black. It is very easy. Put her out in the sun and peel away.

Jul 19, 2009 | 08:39 PM

Hammerhead1550

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3M also makes a decal and graphic remover that works really well. You can buy it in an aerosol can at most auto body supply or auto parts stores. Same things body shops use. You can use a plastic spreader (like you would use to put plastic body filler on something) to scrape it off without damage to your paint.

Jul 20, 2009 | 08:13 AM

silver05fx4

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go for the 3m wheel they do cost 30 to 40 bucks. hook it up in a drill and it will just take it off nice and easy work great to for pin stripes and double face tape too

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:39 PM

greenbullitt

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Originally Posted by silver05fx4

go for the 3m wheel they do cost 30 to 40 bucks. hook it up in a drill and it will just take it off nice and easy work great to for pin stripes and double face tape too

just be EXTREMELY careful. ive seen alot of people get carried away and burn the paint