How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab?

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How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610237 06/03/05 03:32 PM

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I have the factory graphics on the side of my 90' toyota pick up and I want to take them off. Please let me know the best way to do this. Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610238 06/03/05 04:29 PM

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mt_goat

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I've done it on other trucks (but never after 15 years) by using a hairdrier or the hot sun to soften the adhesive and just start pulling it off. Then use some adhesive remover to get the rest the the glue off. Warning: you know the paint anound the graphics has probably faded a lot in 15 years of sun exposure so there will be a big color difference between the two areas. I did it on a silver truck that was just 2-3 years old and I could tell where the graphics were.

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Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? [Re: mt_goat] #610239 06/03/05 05:51 PM

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Goof-off, WD-40 and a razor scraper.

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Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? [Re: calisurferdude] #610240 06/03/05 06:29 PM

Anonymous

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I figured you would probably be able to tell where they were after I take them off and I am going to try to blend the paint as best as I can after I do so, but I plan on eventually repainting it anyway so it won't be a big deal....

Razor scraper???? do you mean a razor blade???? That would destroy that paint I have right now....

Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610241 06/03/05 07:47 PM

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4Crawler

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Here is how I removed some stripes from my '85. There is also supposed to be an adhesive removal wheel from 3M that works well. Kind of like a big pencil eraser, never tried one of those.

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Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610242 06/03/05 07:48 PM

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If you have to do any scraping to get things started, I used a new plastic bondo spreader.

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Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610243 06/03/05 07:54 PM

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hair dryer might work but one of those heat guns from auto shop might be a little hotter. Also a buffer with some aggressive polish or compound would be good too to help blend and remove contaminants.
razor blade - hahahaa awesome <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610244 06/03/05 08:18 PM

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Thanks for the suggestions.....4crawler....what did you use as a "soft scraper" when heating the decals up and peeling them off??? I will try this approach.

Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? #610245 06/03/05 08:31 PM

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4Crawler

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As you can see in the picture on that web page, I used a scrap of wood for a scraper along with the heat gun. Worked well and did not scratch the paint.

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Re: How to Remove side graphics on a 90' extra cab? [Re: 4Crawler] #610246 06/03/05 08:58 PM

Anonymous

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I thought that is what it was but I wasn't sure. Thanks!

Anybody heard of using an eraser wheel on the end of a drill????

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