Danny2000Turbo(98)

ok , anyone know how good the paint on an my98 turbo 2000 is....

i bought mine with the swrt graphics on ( not full just side/bonnet and tailgate swosh ) they are grey on a silver car and are supposed to be tonal - look ok at night or in poor light but in the sun they just look faded.

not a big graphics fan anyway but car was too nice to turn down otherwise...

if i remove the graphics will it affect the paint underneath ?? dont want it left looking like these vans you see that have had there original signwriting removed but the paint underneath still make seeable if you get what i mean....

also whats the best method for removing them ??

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

best way to remove them is with a hairdryer and a lot of patience.

as soon as they are off, get the t-cut out and then wax it a few times, it will be fine

geordiewrx

will probs have some paint fade underneath but you can remove without leaving glue residue etc use a hair dryer and heat the vinyl up then will peel right off, but imo i would leave them on coz of paint fade

geordiewrx

shaggy beet me to it lol

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

in my personal experience of graphics, they have never usually been on long enough to affect the paint, dont forget the paint on white vans is a lot different to an impreza.

as long as you take the time to t-cut it all, then use a good polish/wax it will be fine.

Danny2000Turbo(98)

thjanks for the advice - not sure i want to tackle it myself in case i f*ck it up !.....

gonna take it to a local signwriter who does lots of commercial vehicle graphics and see if they can do it ! .... if not ill wait until summer ! to cold to be outside with a hair dryer now !

Phil

The best way to remove is heat

First nice warm water wash then a hairdryer to really make the graphics soft

Then carefully pick them off PATIENCE IS THE KEY

Something like Autoglyms tar remover can be used to remove any stickyness left

Once removed a good polish and a quality wax or sealent should see your car restored

Phil

Opps a bit late

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

you cant mess it up mate. use a hairdryer and your thumb just do one panel at a time.

Danny2000Turbo(98)

yeah , i think i will give it a try ! you people have given me the confidence.....

geordiewrx

it is very easy cannot mess it up, as the rest said i forgot to mention, t-cut then wax it and should be ok,

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

i removed massive ones on my car and the paint hadnt faded at all. the only thing was that i burnt my knuckles with the hair drier and had really bad blisters