removing decals off a '96 K2500 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OlySezHey · 04-14-2019, 09:59 AM

I'd like to remove the pin striping and 4x4 logos.
What is the best way to do this without harming the paint?
Thanx

min · 04-14-2019, 07:53 PM

Google an eraser wheel they go in a drill. Will not hurt the paint. After you are done clean with wax and grease remover.

Foot Stomper · 04-14-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OlySezHey

I'd like to remove the pin striping and 4x4 logos.
What is the best way to do this without harming the paint?
Thanx

Do you realize taking off the decals will reveal unfaded paint under them?

OlySezHey · 04-15-2019, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

Do you realize taking off the decals will reveal unfaded paint under them?

Yeah, I'd like to repaint one bedside, looks like chemical or something got spilled on it - it's the only place on the whole truck that the clear coat is lifting off in big chunks. Truck not worthy of a complete paint job... besides, if anybody said anything I could be like "Yeah, pretty cool how I ghosted all that in, huh?"

I read about that eraser too, saw that I need to be careful - this IS the truck to practice on

Foot Stomper · 04-15-2019, 09:53 AM

If you're going to paint it, then 180 grit would be perfect.

MARTINSR · 04-15-2019, 10:35 AM

I do this on a regular basis at work. If you warm them up they typically peel off. Even parking it in the sun will often be enough.

Brian

OlySezHey · 04-16-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I do this on a regular basis at work. If you warm them up they typically peel off. Even parking it in the sun will often be enough.

Brian

Nice! I do have a heat gun, I'll start on the bad panel for practice, trying not to over-do it. Do you use a plastic scraper too?

Thanx for the help!

MARTINSR · 04-16-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OlySezHey

Nice! I do have a heat gun, I'll start on the bad panel for practice, trying not to over-do it. Do you use a plastic scraper too?

Thanx for the help!

Nope, I Just heat it and peel it off. They can be VERY different one from another so I don't know what you will come up against. I have them peel off in one piece others tear every eighth inch. Hopefully they will come off easy for you.

Brian

04-14-2019, 09:59 AM	#1
OlySezHey Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 46	removing decals off a '96 K2500 I'd like to remove the pin striping and 4x4 logos. What is the best way to do this without harming the paint? Thanx __________________ Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 🙏 '72 GMC C1500 Wide Side Sierra Grande '77 Chevy C20 CCLB (went to go get it 4/29/19!!!) '96 Chevy K2500 Ext cab '97 Chevy K1500 Tahoe (I gotta stop lookin' at CraigsList when I'm bored!) '57 Chevy 6400 (coolest piece yet )

04-14-2019, 07:53 PM	#2
min Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 102	Re: removing decals off a '96 K2500 Google an eraser wheel they go in a drill. Will not hurt the paint. After you are done clean with wax and grease remover. __________________ 67 short bed step side build

04-15-2019, 09:53 AM	#5
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: removing decals off a '96 K2500 If you're going to paint it, then 180 grit would be perfect. __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

04-15-2019, 10:35 AM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: removing decals off a '96 K2500 I do this on a regular basis at work. If you warm them up they typically peel off. Even parking it in the sun will often be enough. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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