LS1BLKSS

iTrader: (36)

i had my side flags on for a while now, now i want a new look, how do i go about removing the side flags without messing up the paint job? would you use a heat gun??

nemss1

use a heat gun

LS1BLKSS

iTrader: (36)

^^ thanx
http://isymbolz.blogspot.com/2005/11...phics-and.html
i found this site, im going to try this if it doesn't do the trick i'll use the heat gun

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

i would use a blow dryer rather than a heat gun and peel it off slowly

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

i like your side flags tho

LS1BLKSS

iTrader: (36)

i like them too, but i just need a new look, if i see that its really missing the flags, i'll slap them on again

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

i think if u do end up putting some on again, try flat black

SRfastZ

it does look good with those flags

Rai

i like the flags personally

98 WS6

iTrader: (20)

I like them too. I had some trouble getting the old blackbird stripes off my car. They were on way too long, and all the goo gone, lighter fluid, and adhesive remover in the world wouldn't help me. I grabbed a heat lamp and sat it on the stripes for a good 10-15 minutes and then slowly peeled away and moved the light to the next area. That way the next spot was ready by the time I got to it.

Go slooooow, if you rush it you can leave some crap behind

LS1BLKSS

iTrader: (36)

now theres an idea
thats what im scared of, removing it and leaving all kinds of crap behind, i really do wonder if its worth removing them or just leave them on... i just want a new look

PERFECT Z28

iTrader: (7)

How long have they been on?

LS1BLKSS

iTrader: (36)

a lil over a year

98 WS6

iTrader: (20)

Mine were on for I'm guessing 1 1/2 - 2 years, and mine came off no problem. The only thing that could be left behind is residue which WILL come off with goo gone/lighter lfuid. As long as you go really slow as you pull them off when their nice and warm you shouldn't have a problem.

The Guz

iTrader: (8)

I have removed vinyl many times and used a blow dryer and goo gone. Works everytime. I also recommend you use some rubbing compund after you remove all of the adhesive residue and then wax the area to get the paint to look good. Let me know if you need help.

Flat black side flags would look pretty sweet.

ssm98z

wont there be a different color paint underneath where the vinyl used to be? at least thats what i keep hearing...

PERFECT Z28

iTrader: (7)

There could be, depending on how much the area was exposed to direct sunlight.

98 WS6

iTrader: (20)

There could be, when I took my blackbird stripes off (since it's the hood) the paint was different, but I was putting new stripes on anyway. The lower part of his door should be fine though.

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

ya that's what im thinking. if it was a decal on the top of the hood or something i could see a color difference but on the lower sides i think it will be fine as well.

Ricer

iTrader: (1)

will work wonders for stubborn stripes/decals