13XLTEco

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Wanna Ride

All I’ve said here, was advice to the OP’s initial inquiry. The first reply was detailed info, and the second was a follow up of the difference of range adhesion, that I’ve experienced. The only thing posted in here that was negative, was your post where you stated, “Some are making this super easy task harder than it is.”. I’ve already admitted to that response and immediately retracted it, citing that it wasn’t necessary. YOU sir, are the one that has resorted to immature name-calling, and continuing to grind the axe that I respectfully said, was better buried. On two ocassions I’ve extended an olive branch, but you continue to be hateful. I do not bully, but likewise, I will not be bullied either.

Nothing I’ve said here has been negative, nor have I been a bully or on a high horse. If you’ve got an issue with me, I invite you to send me a message and we can discuss it further there.

My apologies to the OP for the distractions.

dls81927

Gentlemen the only reason I stated to use heat to remove decals is because I live in the Pacific Northwest where we have only a handful of warm days!

Wanna Ride

A little heat will certainly make it easier in your region. I’d imagine in some regions like the southwest, you’d almost never need a heat gun. A little too warm out there for my preferences.

13XLTEco

Yep. Easy Peasy.

Lenn

I should have added that my truck is a 2004 with a 2003 build date. The possibility of the heat and peel” method working is almost non-existent.

13XLTEco

In that case, you might need to use an orbital buffer and blend the 'new' paint the sticker was on with the surrounding paint. YouTube is your friend.

fordguy2100

On my 03, two years ago, I just waited till the temp was in the 90s and peeled my Fx4 stickers off. Used a fingernail to start and it peeled right off, I used turtle wax adhesive remover to take off any sticky gunk left behind. Rubbed down with rubbing alcohol put new stickers on and have had zero issues.

Wanna Ride

Interesting. I wouldn't have guessed it would have been that easy on a decal that old. Did it come off in a couple large pieces, or did it break apart in a lot of smaller pieces?

Ninjak

I have done this on several vehicles. I de-badge everything. I have a heat gun I use, and it has always worked out. Then just buff the paint with some polish. I live in Miami where we have 90+ days easily. I still use the heat gun to get it going and make it nice and clean removal.

Now I have not done this on a really old stickers or trucks so I cannot comment on that.