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ChicagoGraphics
11-21-2011, 06:21 PM
Anyone know the best way of removing Edge printed graphics off a van that are not laminated. I tryed some Vinyl off 104 and it's taking the ink off but not the decals.

I tryed this outdoors, I do have a access to a warehouse but it's not heated but still warmer then outdoors, think that will make removal a bit
easier?

Thanks in advance
Fred Weiss
11-21-2011, 06:42 PM
Get a Wagner Steam Wallpaper Remover ... about $50 at Home Depot or Lowes and forget using chemicals.
ChicagoGraphics
11-21-2011, 07:13 PM
I never used a steamer before, is there anything I have to watch out for and can this be done outside in 40s F weather?
MikePro
11-21-2011, 07:22 PM
+1 to steamer, or a heat gun, and pick at it.
never gonna be easy in this weather, but heat is the only way to make it just a bit easier
Fred Weiss
11-21-2011, 08:02 PM
I never used a steamer before, is there anything I have to watch out for and can this be done outside in 40s F weather?

Yes ... don't burn your little fingers. :ROFLMAO: I live and work in South Florida so I have no idea what it's like to work in 40 degree weather.
ChicagoGraphics
11-21-2011, 08:12 PM
If you saw how many graphics are on this van you would think they would have just wraped it and be done with it. I will take some pictures tomorrow and show ya what I'm up against.
Bill Modzel
11-22-2011, 10:30 AM
Edge printed graphics should be no different than straight vinyl graphics. Heat and patience . . . . .
Marlene
11-22-2011, 10:34 AM
blow dryer is what I use. it also depends on the vinyl that is is printed on. if it is Gerber 220, it should be no problem.
GraphixUnlimited
11-22-2011, 11:07 AM
deal with this from time to time as we still use our original edge ( 16 years old and still running like a top )

we use a heat gun to soften her up and start pulling ... usually leaves next to no glue residue. Then we finish the clean off with Rapid Remover.

curious to see pics of this "edge wrap" though

cheers eh
MikePatterson
11-22-2011, 02:18 PM
3m makes some Woodgrain and Stripe remover in a rattle can. You can get it at most auto paint suppliers. Test an area and make sure it will not hurt the finish.
ChicagoGraphics
11-22-2011, 02:24 PM
deal with this from time to time as we still use our original edge ( 16 years old and still running like a top )

we use a heat gun to soften her up and start pulling ... usually leaves next to no glue residue. Then we finish the clean off with Rapid Remover.

curious to see pics of this "edge wrap" though

cheers eh


It's not a wrap, but it should have been, there's 100s well seems like it anyways of decals. Turns out it was printed on a Geber Max onto 3M wrap film, it's coming off easy with a tourch but Im removing it in 40 degree weather in the rain.
warlind
11-22-2011, 05:07 PM
3m makes some Woodgrain and Stripe remover in a rattle can. You can get it at most auto paint suppliers. Test an area and make sure it will not hurt the finish.
+1
MikePatterson
11-22-2011, 07:33 PM
It's not a wrap, but it should have been, there's 100s well seems like it anyways of decals. Turns out it was printed on a Geber Max onto 3M wrap film, it's coming off easy with a tourch but Im removing it in 40 degree weather in the rain.

Hope you are charging a premium for the PITA. I would be. Anyway glad it is coming off without much effort.