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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Cleaning Buddy on May 31, 2011, 11:51:04 am

Title: I got myself a van!
Post by: Cleaning Buddy on May 31, 2011, 11:51:04 am

Hi All. I have got myself a van. pick up on Saturday. Citroen Berlingo 1.9

It has sign writing on (not window cleaning)- does anyone know the best way to remove this?

Also looking for ideas of what new sign writing to put on - any pics anyone?

Or should I leave the van plain?

As always I look forward to your responses

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: jonboywalton75 on May 31, 2011, 12:37:51 pm

Use a hair dryer to loosen the glue, start to peel each letter, that should do it

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: steven ainger on May 31, 2011, 02:09:30 pm

Or,
A heat gun will remove the writing,
But there will be residue left behind and will need some kind of thinners to remove it.

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: John Walker on May 31, 2011, 02:13:37 pm

I've found White Spirit works well for removing the residue - doesn't damage the paintwork either.

John

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: Pope vader on May 31, 2011, 02:25:30 pm

WD40 is good for removing glue

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: colin purewater on May 31, 2011, 02:51:01 pm

hair dyer then wd40 mate to get the glue off
well done on the van one step closer

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: Aquakleen Restoration Services on May 31, 2011, 03:46:02 pm

Try T-Cut for removing the glue

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: DaveG on May 31, 2011, 04:36:36 pm

I got a top tip when removing chavvy graphics from my Subaru....

Get a bucket of very hot water and sponge. Hold the hot sponge on each letter for about 10 seconds and the stickers come off really easy (when you are peeling sticker off, hold sponge on next one etc).
Any glue residue will come straight off with acetone (nail varnish remover)

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: paul saunders on May 31, 2011, 06:44:52 pm

If none of the above ideas work you could always try a flame thrower.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: DaveG on May 31, 2011, 06:46:06 pm

Quote from: paul saunders on May 31, 2011, 06:44:52 pm

If none of the above ideas work you could always try a flame thrower.  ;D ;D

 ;D
Yes this will definately remove them

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: Spruce on May 31, 2011, 07:54:14 pm

A hot air gun is too hot and will burn the paint if you aren't careful.

I see the Valleting bay of Eddie Stobbart hauliers uses a wall paper stream stripper for doing the job of removing their body wraps from the lorries they take off the road to be sold on.

Spruce

Title: Re: I got myself a van!
Post by: Cleaning Buddy on June 06, 2011, 05:03:23 pm

Got my van and tried all the kit out today and all working great.

The pole is a bit heavy mind, so I thinks I will try and get one of the carbon fibre ones.

Unfortunately I was unwell over the weekend so missed the touting opportunities - but going to crack on from now.

I would just like to thank everyone for their help and advice