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Removing vehicle wrap. Special gloves?
Afternoon all.
Just removed an entire wrap from a SWB connect van & am experiencing a severe blister on my thumb 😥
I have a SWB Transit to strip & also a extra LWB Sprinter 😮 so I was wondering if there are any specialist gloves that I can use that still grip but will protect my phalanges?
Many thanks!
G.
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hi G.
just seen your post!!!
to be honest mate wouldnt even attempt to pull it off without using a kettle mate!!!!
boil the kettle pour it on and then pull it off\\!! its a doddle when ya do it with hot water mate!!!!!
JUST BE CAREFULL AS HOT WATER SCOLDS!!!
trust me i scalded myself just before crimbo removing wrap from a focus!! IT HURTS!Mod-edit
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quote James Airey:hi G.
just seen your post!!!
to be honest mate wouldnt even attempt to pull it off without using a kettle mate!!!!
boil the kettle pour it on and then pull it off\\!! its a doddle when ya do it with hot water mate!!!!!
JUST BE CAREFULL AS HOT WATER SCOLDS!!!
trust me i scalded myself just before crimbo removing wrap from a focus!! IT HURTS!Mod-edit
try a wall paper steamer
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I use an industrial gas heater to warm up the side of the vehicle. Makes removal a lot easier. Need to be indoors though and you can put the gas heater on a dolly so you can just push it along.
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Cheers all. I used the steamer, but the problem lies in the continuous pulling of the material, resulting in mentioned blisters.
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We used to use halogen heaters to warm the panels then pull away, cleaning any residue with Rapid Remover.
As for gloves you can get latex dipped cotton gloves from places like ARCO that will do the job.
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