Side stripe/graphic removal?
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Side stripe/graphic removal?
How can I remove the factory graphic off the sides of my ext cab pickup? Hairdryer/ plastic scraper, and some adhesive remover? Also if I do successfully remove the graphics, will it look dumb? Just curious if the paint beneath the graphic will stand out against the faded/original paint on the rest of the truck. The truck is white, but I am still curious. Thanks
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If the stripe is in good shape keep it. The stripe is what makes a toyota a toyota. But if you have to take it off check out bone collectors build thread and ask him.
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http://www.rakuten.com/prod/astro-pn...FfNxOgodvhcAIQ
Most auto parts stores sell them also. Yes, the paint will be a different shade.
I don't like the decals either.
Most auto parts stores sell them also. Yes, the paint will be a different shade.
I don't like the decals either.
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The TOYOTA tailgate decal is staying for sure. That is the decal that makes the truck. The stupid "shooting star" graphic on the side is to "90s" for me. I am trying to clean my truck up and the faded blue graphic isn't doing the truck any favors. lol
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From Page 27 of my build thread, post #540:
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I agree with the heat gun (I never thought of the wooden spoon, but that sounds like the way to go!). A heat gun can easily get hot enough to wreck the paint, so when I do that sort of thing I wear nitrile gloves and keep my hand near the work point; if too hot for me, I move the gun along.
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The heat gun may work for you, but it didn't for me. Neither did alcohol or goo gone. Check out the 3M strip removal tool on amazon. It comes with a mount for a regular drill and does wonders to remove the stripes. Numerous guys on here that have removed their stripes have spoken very fondly of the 3M wheel.
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Hmm. Ok. I think I am going to try a heat gone and I have some adhesive remover than go from there. If that doesn't work I will look into the 3M wheel. Does the 3M wheel use a lubricant when removing decals?
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I'm with the guys saying leave them in place unless you're painting the rig or something. i tried removing decals years ago on my old 87 that had some chipped/peeling graphics on the sides. tried heat gun, hair dryer, goo gone and a few other solvents, scrapers, hand-peeling, etc. it was a total pain in the rear, the glue underneath is ridiculously strong and seemed impervious to the solvents I was using. in a few spots the decal took paint off with it - didn't really matter on my old oxidized peeling paint job, but might for yours. i didn't know about the 3M wheel at the time, but I'd give it a shot before the other methods. Another method I hear works well is steam heat if you have access to a hand steamer.
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No lube for the eraser wheel. I did both sides of my 88 many years ago in under an hour using two wheels and a drill. They're ~$10 in the parts store, or look into the link I posted earlier as one example. Fast and can't hurt the paint.
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Here is a side view of the graphic. Its not in bad shape for being 20 years old. I just don't care for them.
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heat gun on low and try no to to go/stay too close to paint.
goo gone/goof off for ripped or stubborn sections.
paint beneath stripes may appear fresher/newer(mine did)
in a couple weeks go over the body with a rubbing compound to even out paint and make looke the good again. i hate stripes unless the bushes did em.
goo gone/goof off for ripped or stubborn sections.
paint beneath stripes may appear fresher/newer(mine did)
in a couple weeks go over the body with a rubbing compound to even out paint and make looke the good again. i hate stripes unless the bushes did em.
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heat gun on low and try no to to go/stay too close to paint.
goo gone/goof off for ripped or stubborn sections.
paint beneath stripes may appear fresher/newer(mine did)
in a couple weeks go over the body with a rubbing compound to even out paint and make looke the good again. i hate stripes unless the bushes did em.
goo gone/goof off for ripped or stubborn sections.
paint beneath stripes may appear fresher/newer(mine did)
in a couple weeks go over the body with a rubbing compound to even out paint and make looke the good again. i hate stripes unless the bushes did em.
Same here. Nothing wrong with a little pin stripping by mother nature
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I tried this with my first Toyota when I was 16 I pressure washed it off the fender then that was th only part that budged. the door and rear panels never got close to lifting, I only made it far worse
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http://www.rakuten.com/prod/astro-pn...FfNxOgodvhcAIQ
Most auto parts stores sell them also. Yes, the paint will be a different shade.
I don't like the decals either.
Most auto parts stores sell them also. Yes, the paint will be a different shade.
I don't like the decals either.
Just ordered this, so hopefully it will do the trick!