Sticker removal

Discojunky

Discojunky

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I put some stickers on my Disco probably 12 years ago and they are aluminum foil type not vinyl. I'm trying to get them off and it's tough. I tried a hair dryer doesn't seem to cut it. I want to try a heat gun but don't want to burn the paint.

Ant tips or ideas? it's the stickers on the front quarter panel......"special vehicle" stickers.
 
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discostew

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Sep 14, 2010
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Get a heat gun. Keep the tip of the heat gun moving and kinda far from the sticker. Keep stopping and laying your hand on the area your heating. Then keep getting a little closer while stopping to feel the surface.

You want it warmer than you can get it with a hairdryer, but not a whole lot warmer. By keeping it moving and adjusting the distance the heat is controllable.
 
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Hubacek

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The heat gun. The cheap 1 @ HF for -$10. Used it to remove the factory "LR" stickers on the hood with good results. Are you selling it?
 
mgreenspan

mgreenspan

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You could take the panel off and hit both sides with the heat. I used a hair dryer on decals on an 1985 110 and it came off pretty well but required a lot of patience. Heat gun would work next but I'd be very careful.

I'm impressed you have had your truck for that long. Good on you.
 
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