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Has anyone any good tips on how to remove the sticky substance left behind when you remove an exterior caravan decal?

I took a few off our caravan as I want to replace with new ones and they are diferent sizes and shapes, so sticking over is not an option.

Im afraid to try anything 2 strong in case i discolour the panels.

thanks in advance

Robert

Depends just what sort of transfer you are trying to remove and what it has been stuck on with. This may help

http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4959817_car-detailing-removing-decals.html

Or maybe a hair dryer will work. Use one that has a really good hot setting and point it at the edge of the transfer to heat up both the transfer and the glue beneath so that both can be removed as you peel off the vinyl. The transfer may get quite hot and you may take off the transfer but leave some glue but Tar and Bug removers (from your local motor parts shop) or glue removers made by 3M could assist. If you use any of these brands try it on some part of the van where it won't matter just to see if it damages the body. Then wash and wax and have a brew.

Phil
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I had some stickers removed from my lorry the other day. The guy used a heat gun to remove the sticker then tar & glue remover to remove the glue & gunge from the paintwork prior to applying my new stickers.

I thought the surface was clean until he sprayed this stuff on it, he let it work for a minute or so then wiped it off & the surface was as good as when the vehicle was delivered new.

Asking a valeter or a visit to your local commercial vehicle paint shop would probably get information on which named product to buy in your area. 

BB

Hot water will usually soften the sticker allowing to be peeled off, together with the adhesive.

WD 40 The easiest ,Quickest  and works a treat !

JB