How to remove vinyl decals

The following step-by-step instructions provide a good basic plan for removing vinyl graphics, pinstriping and vinyl lettering.

1. Take a plastic removal squeegee & use it to get under the vinyl. Once you can get a piece of it, slowly pull the vinyl off the vehicle. (Note: if the vinyl is old & brittle, it will most likely come off in small pieces. If the vinyl is not that old you may be able to pull it off in bigger chunks.)
2. Once you have peeled all of the vinyl off, you will have to clean the adhesive off the surface with a product designed to remove adhesive without damaging the paint.
3. Clean the surface with soap and water then check to make sure there are no remaining pieces of vinyl or adhesive stuck to it.
4. At this point, you are done. If you intend to apply new vinyl to the surface, be sure to clean it thoroughly, then wipe it down with alcohol to insure that none of the adhesive remover is left on the surface.