VINYL DECAL REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

In most cases, it is possible to remove vinyl lettering with no damage to the surface to which they are applied. Different substrate materials can react in different ways. Even in the case of a vehicle, vinyl lettering can be removed without damaging the surface.

(Note: With decals that have been in place for a lengthy amount of time, particularly in cases where there has been extreme exposure to the sun, there is the possibility of the paint around the decal discoloring or fading. The results will look a lot like a tan line. The area under the decals will be nice & shiny next to a faded surface.)

In the case of an old wooden sign, with peeling paint, removing the letters will also remove the paint.

The following is a good basic plan for removing old vinyl decals, stripes & letters.
  1. Heat the surface of the decal with a heat gun. Then take a Plastic removal squeegee & scrape vinyl from the surface. See Fig. 1 (Note: if the vinyl is old & brittle, it will most likely come off in small pieces. If the vinyl is still pliable you may be able to pull it off in bigger chunks.)

  2. Once you have peeled all of the vinyl off, you will have to clean the adhesive off the surface with a product designed to remove adhesive without damaging the paint. We sell a Adhesive remover fluid that works well for this purpose.. See Fig. 2.



  3. Clean the surface with soap and water and inspect the surface for any remaining pieces of vinyl or adhesive. See Fig. 3.



  4. At this point, you are done. If you intend to apply new vinyl to the surface, be sure to clean it thoroughly, and wipe it down with alcohol to insure none of the adhesive remover is left on the surface.



  5. If you have any questions fell free to contact us at support@signsbyyou.com or you may call us at 1-877-744-6298.
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