Removing Name Stickers

[omgirl]

What is the best way to remove old name stickers? We are ready to apply our new name. Thanks!

 

[Emerald]

Gently heat them with something benign like a hair dryer. You don't need the power of a heat gun. Take it slow, as you probably won't need much heat to release them, and less heat is better for the surrounding finish.



-David
Independence 31
Emerald

 

[Chris Miller]

spray...

Our vinyl lettering guy has a spray that he uses to both remove the old and prep the surface for the new. Not sure what it is, but I bet if you called a lettering place they'd tell you.
Chris

PS. Don't forget the champagne involved if it isn't the same spelling!

 

[Jeff Asbury]

I use a heat gun on low with no problem. Just wait until you see the letters start to lift or bubble. Then grab a corner and start pulling up as you apply light heat. You may also be able to use Bestine (Rubber Cement Remover). You can find it at art supply stores. Before I became a Digital Graphic Designer I was a sign painter. I do vinyl graphics for friends boats as well as my own. Good Luck. Should work.

 

[Rob Hessenius]

Lettering Removal

I have used a product called DIF, it can be found @ Lowes, Home Depot, Menards in the wallpaper area. It breaks down the adhesive. Works great. Rob Hessenius

 

[Sean Engle]

I think I used a heat gun (very lightly) and MEK on my old, old ones...

//sse

 

[jkm]

I have old vinyl numbers to remove.

I'll start with
1. BEK
2. Bestin/dif
3. Hairdryer (have to sneak this out)
4. Heat gun on low

This will be next weekends project.
This site is loaded with good advice!!!!!!

John

 

[NateHanson]

Always good to work alphabetically.

 

[Stugy]

removing name

I just renamed my boat ( I had de-naming ceremony and will have re-maing ceremony as well- recommended )
and I used a heat gun which I purchased for $15 at Lowe's it came out very easy and used lacquer thinner to remove the glue.

E-27 Tipsea. (ex- Cloud Croft)