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07-07-2007, 04:11 AM
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Removing old decals from trailers
I'm looking into purchasing a used trailer that had some large advertising decals removed. There still is residual glue left over on the sides and has been sitting in the Florida sun for sometime. Are there any practical ways to restore the trailer sides, removing the glue? From 25' away, the trailer looks fine, so it is not a total mess. Has anyone ever had a trailer re-sprayed and how did it old up?
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07-07-2007, 06:00 AM
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Man i allways just use thinner ours had the paint baked on the panels before assembly but if its just regular paint thinner might be to Hot and go though test a spot down low to see worked for ours best of luck...wild
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07-07-2007, 06:41 AM
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Try 3M or GM Adhesive remover. (same product IIRC) If that doesn't take it off, you could try lighter fluid. If neither of these take the old adhesive off, you are probably into a sanding and painting job to make it look perfect.
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07-07-2007, 06:46 AM
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Goof off, works like a champ.
Most any petrolium based product will do. You might even try WD-40 as I have used it on smaller ones.
Be very carefull with thinners if the trailer is colored. It could take the paint off. After all that is what thinners are for. Thinning paint LOL  |
07-07-2007, 07:42 AM
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Rubbing alcohol frequently works well and is usually safe for any non-lacquer paint. I use it to take off sap.
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07-07-2007, 08:18 AM
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My advise is if you use any harsh chemical make sure you have a bucket of soapy water beside you that way you can wash off the chemical so it doesn't harm the paint
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07-07-2007, 08:37 AM
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Whatever you use, make sure the trailer surface is cool to the touch. Don't try it on one of your hot sunny Florida days.  The volatiles in the cleaner will evaporate too quickly, and you also stand a greater chance of paint damage. The trick is to keep the adhesive wet and let the cleaner soak in and soften the adhesive. Pick a cool cloudy day or in the late evening after the surface has cooled. Be real careful of the paint surface if you try lacquer thinner....and do NOT try enamel reducer!
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07-07-2007, 08:51 AM
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Try mineral spirits, it is cheap and not to harsh but watch the fumes and try test spot for discoloration. It is not the fact the mineral spirits discolor it is the amount of paint oxidation that soaks up stuff to change or show wetted areas.
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07-07-2007, 10:32 AM
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If the "mild stuff" does not work, try some nail polish remover or some acetone! But try a little out of the way spot first. It may remove the paint.
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07-07-2007, 10:33 AM
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WD-40 by far works the best and is not harsh on paint. It is patrolum based and dissolves the glue.
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07-07-2007, 01:11 PM
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Most auto paint stores carry a solvent based surface prep in gallon cans. It is usually safe for contact with painted surfaces and it will remove adhesives, silicones, wax, tar etc. I use this product all the time for a variety of cleaning purposes. Works great for adhesive removal.
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07-13-2007, 10:11 AM
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How did you come out, I had the same problem on a box truck and after it baked in the Florida sun nothing I tried worked very good, finally after using everything under the sun removed 95% of glue residue and also some of the paint on aluminum surface panels..
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07-14-2007, 06:08 AM
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I passed on the trailer that had the decal problem. On closer inspection, the decals were so "baked in" that the effort to get rid of them just did not make sense vs. just getting a new trailer with all the advantages of getting exactly what I wanted.
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07-14-2007, 07:03 AM
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