How to get this off??

[abadsvt]

We just removed some old vinyl off the side of a box truck and there is a "ghost" of the old vinyl. It doesn't look like oxiditation. I think it might glue that does not want to come off. If i rub my finger over it i barley feel it and its really smooth but not sticky. I have tried every remover i have and nothing works. Any suggestions? Thanks

Josh

 

[MachServTech]

We just removed some old vinyl off the side of a box truck and there is a "ghost" of the old vinyl. It doesn't look like oxiditation. I think it might glue that does not want to come off. If i rub my finger over it i barley feel it and its really smooth but not sticky. I have tried every remover i have and nothing works. Any suggestions? Thanks

Josh

Its called the "original paint" that was protected by the vinyl....the other areas were not and weathered unevenly by comparison.

Repaint, buff or cover with new vinyl.

 

[G-Artist]

There is a product I saw demonstrated at one of the trade shows called "Ghost Off"

Demo @

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JooGGK0kOk

I have my doubts about that stuff but for short term I suppose it works.

 

[abadsvt]

Thanks guys! That makes sence. Also thanks for the link to the "ghost off". I am definately going to look into that!

Josh

 

[Mike Paul]

What did you remove the lettering with?
What is the halo around all the lettering? smeared adhesive or damage to the aluminum surface?

 

[Mosh]

B-B-b-Buffer. Take it to a B-b-Body shop if you have not done it b-b-before!!!!

 

[Rustyrussell]

Weak paint

The paint on the aluminum trailers and box trucks almost always gets that. Good news is it will mellow out in time .