Removing TSS bed decals...

I have grown to hate these things and they must go!
Have read some posts but nothing really jumps at me...
Read about the 3M eraser wheels but that seems like a little much?

Will they peel off without removing paint then I can clean up with some Goo Gone?

Just want to make this clean and easy!!!

Thanks

 

I have sworn off using GOO GONE because I feel its too harsh using it on my truck, melted some plastic with it, others here might disagree. Easiest way I think is to use a hairdryer or a heat gun on low. Start on one end and heat while peeling, when off I use some WD-40 to remove the glue residue. Wash and wax that section and you should be good to go. This is my method, I'm sure others will chime in on theirs. Good luck.

 

I removed them from my 1st Tundra. A huge pain in the ass, much worse than the badges. Used WD-40, elbow grease, “patience”, and liberal cuss words. Made me not want to repeat enough that it’s the only adhesives left on my current truck. One day I will get ambitious but I think either goo gone or acetone is coming out for the next one.

 

Mine came off super easy after being on the truck in Texas heat for 2 years. Just slowly work the decal off. I had some residue so I hit it with a little goo gone and windex

Much happier now that they are gone.

Edit: Found my post from when they were removed. You can't see the outline or anything. https://www.tundras.com/threads/wha...d-gen-tundra-today.713/page-1325#post-1777250

 

I used a heat gun to peel them off. Had to use an eraser wheel to get adhesive off. Tried goo gone & wd.

 

Hair drier on high, heat one side just get a hold on one corner and slowly peal it off heating in front as you go. The decal may tear as you pull on it if that happens just get a new corner loose and continue the process.

Once you have the decal off the remaining glue is rather easy to remove using 3M Rapid Remover and a soft cloth. I wasn't brave enough to try an eraser wheel, especially with a black truck.

Removing the decals is easier than the badges, but I did the badges the same way only using fishing line to slide under the heated badge. After all decals and badges removed there's no trace of anything ever being there. Now if I would have just stayed out of the woods those dam tree branches wouldn't have marked the side of my truck.

 

Man you guys are awesome! Thanks!

 

Looked back at your thread and was wondering what bed cover you have! Like the look alot!

 

I have a Bakflip MX4. It isn't bad at all. If you need the cover fully open it blocks the back window which really bothers me. If I did it again I'd get a retractable. Besides the back window blockage, I have no issues with this cover. And with it being half the cost of a retractable, I haven't felt the need to change it. Had mine 3 years and its in pretty good shape. It takes abuse well and it keeps water out if adjusted right.

 

I used my fingernails to get the edges up after a sunny day and then slowly peeled them off with no issues. A rag with some goo gone cleaned up any residual adhesive, followed by a quick wash with soap and water and then a light coat of wax.

 

I used a heat gun and it pulled off pretty easy. To remove the glue I used rapid remover (link below). It takes any residue off with very little effort.

$32 Rapid Remover Vinyl Letter Remover 32 oz. Bottle with Sprayer Adhesive Remover for Vinyl Wraps Graphics Decals Stripes

https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Spra...t=&hvlocphy=9013378&hvtargid=pla-569362260161

 

On my wife’s old traverse, I used starting fluid on a rag to remove marks from the paint. I was very careful at first but I saw no paint damage and it took the marks right off.

 

Mine came off easy. I parked the truck in the hot sun for around an hour and used a hairdryer to heat it up a little more. I tightly lifted a corner with my fingernail and it peeled right off……with no adhesive residue left behind. I then pulled the truck back into the garage, let it cool down, used Griots waterless wash to clean the area, used a high-end cleaner polish and then applied a premium wax to the area. Mine likely came off so easy because I immediately took it off when I got the truck. I’ve been removing stickers and de-badging cars for years using an old hairdryer for stickers and a heat gun for badges (go slow and easy on the heat when using a gun). As for adhesive residue removal, WD-40 always seems to work for me…..use a 100% cotton towel (US made) to avoid scratching the clear, immediately wash the area with Dawn dish soap and apply a premium wax.

 

I made this crappy video about a month ago. https://youtu.be/zQHwrrdAPts

 

I did a full de-badge and de-vinyl this year on my truck including the black pillar trim. If I was to give any guidance it would be to get an eraser wheel to get small stuff like pinstripes. With bigger pieces the heat method works great. If you start peeling the heated vinyl and its leaving a lot of glue residue behind, stop peeling and apply more heat. You will get more residue peeling off than left behind. That was the biggest time and labor saving tip I found. I too became a fan of WD40 over goo gone for any remaining residue, but it still takes patience.

 

Let the sun help.
Heat gun, but there is a point where if too hot, will leave more residue. Have to experiment, slow and steady pull off.
Anything left use:

Then a wax or polish with microfiber.