lee33lyn Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I bought a new track car and it has graphics and stripes on it. They are all stickers. I'd like take them off and have my own made.Anybody got any tips for removing these easily without ruining the paint? Thanks Leebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 lots of goo-gone and patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renesisfury Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hair dryer and razor blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hair dryer to heat them up briefly, then just pull them off. Use some acetone to remove the residue left by the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSCoupe Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hair dryer to heat them up briefly, then just pull them off. Use some acetone to remove the residue left by the glue. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee33lyn Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 I've got a heat gun. Could that be too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I've got a heat gun. Could that be too much? No, it wouldn't be but you only need to apply heat for a second or two if that. Any more than that you are gonna make a mess and you will be hurting your work not helping it. I mean, just hit a spot with the heat for a millisecond and pull it off. Vinyl can be brittle too, just be patient and it will come right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee33lyn Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 thanks for the tips, when the graphics are off do you recommend someone to make some new ones.Does Nasa have a sponsor for this? I live close to Greensboro NC but I quess that doesn't really matter. thanks Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 thanks for the tips, when the graphics are off do you recommend someone to make some new ones.Does Nasa have a sponsor for this? I live close to Greensboro NC but I quess that doesn't really matter.thanks Lee NASA doesn't have a graphics sponsor but I do. Coastal Graphics out of Eastern, NC can do almost anything you would need with the exception of wraps. My car: a NASCAR Late Model he just did: I can get you his contact info if you like, he is VERY reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck hannah Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 they also make plastic razor blades that come in handy for this kinda job...eraser wheels can help with excessive glue/tape residue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Actually NASA does have an official Graphics Sponsor: http://www.ratracinggraphics.com/ Also...don't use a razorblade. You'll end up scratching the paint. Be very careful if you use a heat gun as they get very hot. Just swipe your wife's old hairdryer...they work fine. Use a plastic scrapper or your fingernail to get under the vinyl. WD40, acetone, Acryliclean, Goofoff, etc. will all take the goo off. Been there...done that. Sidney CMC #64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee33lyn Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks, I used a heat gun very gentle and a plastic scraper. Once i got them started they peeled right off.Used Acetone to get the glue remnants off and then waxed the area. You can't tell they where ever there. I'll check out the sponsor and make the car and original. thanks again Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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