How To Remove Vinyl Decals The Right Way! - Chemical Guys

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Decals and graphics can change the personality of any vehicle but they don't last forever. UV rays and time will cause them to peel and discolor. In today's video, Nick demonstrates how to properly remove these types of vinyl letters without harming the finish and without the need for paint correction.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @Seraephim
    @Seraephim 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you! This was very helpful. I used a hairdryer to get the decal off and then a little bit of goo gone. Worked way better than I was expecting. There was no residue, depite the decal baking in AZ heat for 7 years.

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 місяці тому

      🤩 Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @honeyyeti5292
    @honeyyeti5292 3 роки тому +10

    Love watching people who know what they’re doing….always looks so easy

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching!!

    • @bradleysteeves7891
      @bradleysteeves7891 Рік тому +1

      Big difference when you have a decal that has been there fir 5-9 years

  • @joeyofblades
    @joeyofblades 6 місяців тому +5

    What happens when it has been on there for 10 years and just flakes off instead of peeling?

  • @racefun4
    @racefun4 4 роки тому +12

    Awesome video ❤️ Be very careful though, if you do this on a bumper or something else that has paint on it and it's not metal you will get the paint off as well, 1st check if the back of the decal is metal or not, if it's not then be very careful with the 🔫 gun, very easy to remove paint and you're done for.. Game Over. 2nd Tip use ^Trim Clean Wax and Oil Remover^ on the sticky glue left behind the decal! Works great 👍

  • @flipfloplogic
    @flipfloplogic 4 роки тому +21

    Blow dryer and goo gone. It took a while though. That's how I got off the vinyl decal my dealer put on the rear spoiler. I hate when they do that.

  • @richardseem7948
    @richardseem7948 4 роки тому +4

    merry xmas Nick. hugh shout out to Robert Turner who has helped me immensely.happy holidays..

  • @bly2733
    @bly2733 4 роки тому +15

    Anyone else was scared cause they thought Nick was gonna remove the stock stickers after seeing the thumbnail of the vid ?

  • @danitoma2890
    @danitoma2890 3 роки тому +3

    Simple and useful. Thank you 🙏

  • @adriantellezuribe5664
    @adriantellezuribe5664 4 роки тому +1

    Lo que no dices cuánto tiempo tiene la calcomanía instalada

  • @TheBigORanch
    @TheBigORanch 2 роки тому +1

    Is this the same process for removing the decals that come on a vehicle? For example the "4x4" decal on a truck.

  • @brightstar3013
    @brightstar3013 Рік тому

    How can I location you guys am in coventry cv2

  • @chrism6347
    @chrism6347 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @domoheadhoncho9220
    @domoheadhoncho9220 4 роки тому +2

    Plastic razor blade

  • @phillipavery8825
    @phillipavery8825 Рік тому +16

    Thank you so much for this. I used this technique to remove vinyl dealership advertising from my lift-gate, I used an industrial-class heat gun like the one shown, on the lowest heat setting, and as described, washed the hot air over the entire 2" decal for about 15 seconds, always moving the gun around to spread the heat evenly. Then I picked at a corner, and the whole thing peeled off in once piece. I wiped the residue off with a a general purpose spray cleaner, and it's like it was never there. I don't like those decals at all, I wish I knew about this technique 20 years ago.

    • @SnuggleBugAcademy
      @SnuggleBugAcademy 11 місяців тому

      I'm with you! Hate when they advertise on my vehicle. I ask them not to put them on and mostly they dont, but nice to be able to remove them. Back in the day, i've seen some that were rivited on....crazy!

    • @beautifullyflawed7779
      @beautifullyflawed7779 10 місяців тому

      🙋🏾‍♀️ did he say butter wet wax?

  • @kolaabe
    @kolaabe 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this. Knowledge is power. More knowledge to you bro. Now l can remove the one l have on my Tesla and replace it properly. Appreciate it.

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @wesleytownsend8214
    @wesleytownsend8214 3 роки тому +19

    Thank you so much for the tip here. I just bought a Ford Transit with TONS of these vinyl decals and lettering all over it from the previous company owner, and this will make it so much easier. Thanks again, I wish all the best to you and yours!

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  3 роки тому

      Hey Wesley! Thanks so much for watching, happy detailing!!
      - CG Nick

    • @OdditiesOffcial
      @OdditiesOffcial 25 днів тому

      @@ChemicalGuysHi! Will hair dryer work just fine? Ty!

  • @dexterclemmons2150
    @dexterclemmons2150 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks! The video is a plus. I removed my vinyl stripes before seeing this and now I have glue leftover. I used goo gone, which was a terrible mistake, because now I have what likes like a haze all over my hood. Which product would be best to remove it? Thanks in advance!

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Dexter! Try using the natural cleaning oils of Butter Wet Wax to remove residue.

  • @tankprohp
    @tankprohp Рік тому +3

    Can you do a video on how to remove sun damaged cracking vinyl stripes from old cars or would it be the same process

  • @Angelalivingaquietlife
    @Angelalivingaquietlife 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video! Very soothing voice too!

  • @eddieduque9371
    @eddieduque9371 Рік тому +1

    Yeah, what if you have a whole box truck full of glue residue..😫😫

  • @finderskeepers7293
    @finderskeepers7293 2 роки тому +5

    Awsome.. Thanks a tonn for this info. ❤️❤️

  • @ub00313
    @ub00313 Рік тому +3

    removed a bunch of vinyl from a work truck before I sell it. Have noticed 'ghosted' lettering particularly on the LEER truck bed cap glass. tried denatured alcohol, adhesive remover, clay bar and detailer spray, dish soap and glass cleaner. The ghosted lettering is completely invisible until the glass is wet. Thoughts?

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  Рік тому

      Hi Dan! Try using a light polish such as V36 Cutting Polish with an Orange Hex-Logic Pad.

  • @DJsAutoDetails804
    @DJsAutoDetails804 4 роки тому +3

    ?will this work on a older vehicle where the vinyl is already flaking off like say a Chevy g20 van

  • @owenusher9639
    @owenusher9639 4 роки тому +6

    knowing one more detailing knowledge thank you Chemical Guys

  • @holdentudiks534
    @holdentudiks534 4 роки тому +4

    Hate the pinstripes that go across both sides of my 2019 Ram Big Horn. Will have to do this.

  • @igotyourmac
    @igotyourmac Рік тому +3

    Awesome video! Does this work with Permanent Adhesive Vinyl? Any cure for paint fade shadowing?

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  Рік тому

      Absolutely! Use this process to gently remove adhesive and residue. For faded paint and ghosting try machine polishing with C4 and P4 to restore shine.

  • @danielworley4051
    @danielworley4051 2 роки тому +4

    Thank You! I just bought a 14 Tacoma. It has huge corporate letters on both doors. Definitely getting a heat gun!

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, happy detailing!!

  • @lisakaye75
    @lisakaye75 8 місяців тому +1

    Can this technique be used to remove the original decals on a Trans Am Firebird? Will a hair dryer work?

  • @samkenny3337
    @samkenny3337 4 роки тому +4

    hi can you do a vid about the best starter kid and full wash on a car using a hose pipe and hand polish it please

  • @israela9631
    @israela9631 4 роки тому +6

    Merry Christmas chemical brothers 😎🚘

  • @hkvp9tactical418
    @hkvp9tactical418 3 місяці тому

    👍👍 BUT-this is ONLY for the PATIENT, Cautious person, willing to let the PARTICULARLY Cautious Applied heat process work. No fingernail impatient “scratching” or the like.
    Use the gentle (not Pro) Goo Gone.
    There are commercially available, rotary “removal” tools and they are NOT a viable shortcut, if you’re impatient. I did an entire F-350 body wrap this way, but I can see the three places where I thought I could shorten the process, but I was wrong. The older the wrap/sticker the more slowly you must go and the longer it’s going to take, which in those cases, it’s creeping more with the Goo Gone and less with the heat.

  • @vitalvital
    @vitalvital 4 роки тому +5

    Nice to see you Nick, good job!!

  • @mildtowildrc7343
    @mildtowildrc7343 3 роки тому +4

    Found your video after searching to make sure before I take off my Can Am decals on painted doors👍Done it plenty of times but always looking for safer ways to do things and this is a black side by side so less rubbing or abrasives is what I was looking for❤️

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching!
      - CG Nick

  • @GailSzafir
    @GailSzafir 15 днів тому +1

    Thanks so much for all your help!

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  13 днів тому

      😃 Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @Bloodx999
    @Bloodx999 4 роки тому +2

    Merry Christmas....ahem still waiting for a death nut challenge lol

  • @charleshines8523
    @charleshines8523 Рік тому +2

    They really do stick well. That is good if you run a business and want the advertising to still be there a long time. I inherited a vehicle with some butterfly and flamingo decals from my mother who liked flamingos and other warm weather things. I will have to give the heat a try. A hair dryer might work also for this really.

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for tuning in, happy detailing!

  • @madmaxblaster
    @madmaxblaster 4 роки тому +2

    Great selection of microfiber towel. Goes well with Christmas upload.

  • @kolaabe
    @kolaabe 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you . knowledge is power wow appreciate it

  • @rj12w
    @rj12w 11 місяців тому +1

    What would you use on a window? Great Vid!

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  11 місяців тому

      Hey! Thanks so much for tuning in. Check out this video.
      ua-cam.com/video/m73eD0SPbog/v-deo.htmlsi=1IqqMq7k0m8vdEIk

  • @walkr7998
    @walkr7998 2 роки тому +1

    I've got the adhesive all removed but when the dust settles (dirt roads) it shows the decal outline perfectly. How do i fix something like that? Looks fine when it's cleaned up but the dust shows the perfect outline.

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 роки тому

      Hey! A light polish will remove any remaining residue, try using an Orange Hex-Logic Pad with V36 Cutting Polish.

  • @ricklaporte9930
    @ricklaporte9930 4 роки тому +1

    What is you have ghosting from the letters? Thank you in advance

  • @pgoncalves007
    @pgoncalves007 Рік тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @cjmorris6831
    @cjmorris6831 Рік тому +2

    Awesome thanks!

  • @suhelahmed639
    @suhelahmed639 2 роки тому +1

    Looking good but not necessary the only way, Kettle of hot water will do the job as well….

  • @karinwallat6390
    @karinwallat6390 3 місяці тому

    Is the Butter Wet Wax the Deep Wet Shine or the Creme Wax?

  • @lewisfoster4584
    @lewisfoster4584 4 роки тому +1

    Only clicked to see that Nismo 😲

  • @Testing329
    @Testing329 4 місяці тому

    Gloria a ti,señor,por todo/ Viva Christo Rey

  • @jimflanagan6029
    @jimflanagan6029 4 роки тому +3

    Another great one Nick , thanks

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for tuning in Jim! Happy New Year!!
      - CG Nick

  • @EdMalek
    @EdMalek 6 місяців тому

    Would this also work with a blowdrier?

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  5 місяців тому

      Hi there! Yes, this process can be performed with a blow dryer it just may take a little longer.

  • @asheasaunders5606
    @asheasaunders5606 8 місяців тому

    Would a hair dryer work? Hmmmmm 🤔

  • @stephanievangossen7229
    @stephanievangossen7229 6 місяців тому

    Is this permanent vinyl?

  • @ScarmackProductions
    @ScarmackProductions 2 роки тому

    Dang. I wish mine were that easy! They must have used a permanent vinyl adhesive! Heat did nothing lol

  • @ltldxy71
    @ltldxy71 2 роки тому +3

    Thank You!!! I have a Jeep and wanna swap out the color of the hood name decal and remove some other graphics now that I’m doing some other upgrades. I was worried I would damage the paint. This is so incredibly helpful.

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for tuning in!
      - CG Nick

  • @hustlewell
    @hustlewell 2 роки тому

    How do you remove the ghosting that sometimes exist after all the decals have been removed

    • @ChemicalGuys
      @ChemicalGuys  2 роки тому +1

      Hey! A light polish such as V36 with an Orange Hex-Logic Pad will refine the finish.

  • @NVdetailing919
    @NVdetailing919 4 роки тому +2

    Merry Christmas Nick to you and your whole family!! Your very lucky man, to be working on that skyline!! 🔥 Great video like all ways. If you spray (auto body solvent) on the decal and miro rub area and use a plastic blade. Comes off like butter with near to no glue adhesive and saves time. Cant wait to see next video with this beauty!!