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Vinyl stickers on Kentucky van trailer
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I bought a Kentucky van drop deck trailer with thick vinyl frito lay decals. I tried to use a heat gun to get them off and that wasnt working. Anyone have any tips to get the decals off? Thanks |
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Registered: 02/15/2013 Posts: 29 |
High heat pressure washer |
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Bill
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Wall paper steamer |
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JD 420
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I would think that you could sand it off if you are careful but I’m not sure what grit sandpaper. Does anyone have any experience with sanding these vinyl decals off? What grit sand paper worked well? |
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Registered: 04/14/2014 Posts: 35 |
Lots and lots of adhesive remover. The worst thing I've ever taken stickers off'n was a railroad pickup years ago. I swear those stickers were 1/8" thick. And it's easier to remove with sunshine and warm temps, but I know that's a ways away. |
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Yea these are definitely very thick. I have tried the adhesive remover and I am getting about 1 sq foot off in an hour so that’s not working well at all. I tried to sand off a spot and it worked great but I just don’t want to thin out the aluminum too much and mess it up. |
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Van owner
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Warmer climate and a good heat gun works well. Thats what I used to remove decals from a van I bought. |
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Registered: 03/31/2009 Posts: 309 |
Had a trailer dustless blasted. It worked, but it took a while even with that |
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Registered: 04/04/2008 Posts: 1,522 |
I've never removed stickers from a trailer.
That being said,I've been in the flooring installation business for 33 years,I would go to a local rental center and inquire about a linoleum remover,you would have to be inside,I would think it and a person could fit on a pallet and be lifted with a forklift to get the job done |
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Re: Vinyl stickers on Kentucky van trailer
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Freddie K
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I've heard of guys using some eraser wheels you can put on a disc grinder. Personally haven't used them, but a quick YouTube search should help you fellas out. |
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Registered: 10/30/2018 Posts: 749 |
They would suck on decals that thick |
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FOOLISH PLEASURE
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Easy Off oven cleaner, but don't leave it on to long, as it makes heat. |
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Registered: 12/27/2020 Posts: 1 |
I removed decals of a trailer this summer, only thing that worked was hot pressure washer on a hot sunny day. More heat is your friend. It was a slow process. |
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Registered: 07/06/2010 Posts: 147 |
Re did one of these last summer, had over 50 hrs removing decals, then remaining glue.
What worked the best was hot water pressure washer, then ran that hot water through Another heat unit so it was nearly steam, still too long. Then still had some glue, after many Attempts, which included lacquer thinner and scotch brite pads, (dries to fast and re adhered Itself to trailer). The scotch brite had scuffed the paint enough, that I sprayed the entire trailer With aluminum brightener acid full strength, and stripped paint and glue to bare aluminum. Then primed and painted again. The little venture costs way more than I paid for the trailer. I still have 2 more to do. Now I understand why I was told to DA the cracks and edges of the decals to blend them, and Paint with a short nap roller to hide the imperfections.. After the whole acid deal, I may either try having it lightly sand blasted or wire wheel scuff the Decals. The acid will not touch the decal, but if it can get behind it will hopefully loosen it up so it Can be taken off easier with hot pressure washer. Good luck, please share if you can find a "easy" way. |
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Registered: 10/16/2010 Posts: 39 |
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Posts: 347 |
I'd maybe give this stuff a try:
[www.crystaltek.us.com] |
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