Premium detailed - garry dean - tampa, fl - 2006 ford e150 vinyl decal removal

[Garry Dean]

Here is a van I worked on a few days ago. It is really tough work removing vinyl decals and adhesive residue, but I got it done.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdbhAm01vb8]YouTube - 2006 Ford E150 work van[/ame]

Thanks for watching!

 

[GearHead_1]

Never used one, so I'm asking you here. Wouldn't a job this size (your fingers, your time) benefit from one of the 3M rotary stripe/decal removers? I've read about them several times and what I've seen has been positive. Users have said they don't damage the paint. Again, I've never used one and have always done it just the way you do.

 

[Concours.John]

Never used one, so I'm asking you here. Wouldn't a job this size (your fingers, your time) benefit from one of the 3M rotary stripe/decal removers? I've read about them several times and what I've seen has been positive. Users have said they don't damage the paint. Again, I've never used one and have always done it just the way you do.

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I have and do use them. They work best in an air driven angle grinder. They have a qtr. in. shaft. It can be used in a drill. Made by 3M.
It's been a while since I bought one.
On a big job like that it could easily take 4 or more depending on how many rpms.
Moving at the rate you move an orbital buffer I took a 1/4 in stripe off both sides of a truck in 5 min.
To be honest though it is definitely worth having. Used properly it does not mark. Might need to polish after.

 

[Garry Dean]

Im skeptical about a machine removing decals. The way I do it really works well, as you can tell, but its really hard work.

 

[GearHead_1]

Im skeptical about a machine removing decals. The way I do it really works well, as you can tell, but its really hard work.

I can't blame you, I probably am as well. I looked at 3M's site and they have a variety of these to meet different tasks. I'm thinking they probably sell a few or they wouldn't be in the line up. Could be the primary customer is a body shop that's re-shooting a panel and it's no big deal.

 

[jjpcali4life]

I use something like that everyday at work, the only problem you will really have is if the car has been repainted before. White and light cars that have been repainted will have a issue with the clear yellowing, also there is a chance to remove the clear if its been a repaint. Factory paint is a little more durable and normaly wont have those issues, but like someone else stated using a air tool for it is best. 3m makes the eraser wheels, but so does Wurth and some other companies. It defenately saves time using one as long as the glue doesnt smear.

 

[Garry Dean]

As far as I could tell all of the panels had factory paint. Either way, I think I will continue these jobs my usual way.

 

[Concours.John]

As far as I could tell all of the panels had factory paint. Either way, I think I will continue these jobs my usual way.

He is right about repaints.
Like said before. If you have a process that works and gives you consistent results stick with it.
Just a suggestion.
Removing all that is hard work.
Nice job.
Are your fingernail still in place?

 

[Garry Dean]

He is right about repaints.
Like said before. If you have a process that works and gives you consistent results stick with it.
Just a suggestion.
Removing all that is hard work.
Nice job.
Are your fingernail still in place?

I do still have all of my fingernails. Taking the weekend off for Detailfest really helped give my hands a rest for a few days. I have had nothing but rest this week as its been raining everyday. I think I have detailed 2 cars all week.