Removing Vinyl Decals From Rv

A heat gun softens the vinyl to make it possible to remove the old material.

Removing vinyl decals from rv.

The warmer the air is when you try this project the easier it is to peel. Don t let it sit too long especially if it s hot or you will notice a chalky white residue forming. In the final step of getting rid of vinyl stickers on your rig you ll need to wash and rinse the ghost away from your rv. Removing decals from your rv can be done through several methods.

A few weeks back we posted how we made and installed our new vinyl rv decals. I decided we didn t include enough prep detail in that video so we decided to. 4 if your rv is getting up there in age there s a good chance its decals are not looking so good faded out cracked even peeling. Vinyl is cheaper than paint.

Applying heat to the decal anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the air temperature warms it up enough to be removed more easily. And in the rv world particularly with older rigs full paint is a luxury for higher end coaches. Here s an easy way to remove them using a blow dryer and wd 40. Parking the rv so that the decals are in direct sunlight for a few hours will make your job much easier.

The most common method used by rv service and professional body service teams is to take a 3m stripe off wheel this fits into a 3 8 drill and use it on any decals you want to remove. A special tool from 3m is used to remove baked on vinyl that will not come off with a heat gun or scraper tool. But if the dominant color on a motorhome is white off white or gray chances are the white is plain fiberglass and the graphics swoops and swirls are vinyl decals not paint. Find a good quality rv wash and wax detergent which will thoroughly clean the surface.

As i mentioned vinyl lettering or graphics left on an rv for any extended period of time will leave behind a ghost sign image when removed. Darker color vinyl is easier to remove than lighter counterparts.