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Vinyl removing wheel tools – advice needed, please?
Hi Guys
We are looking at quicker ways to remove vinyl graphics and wraps from vehicles.
Currently we use the good old fashioned method of heat them up and peel them off but this is quite slow and can leave glue behind, which then needs to be removed with chemicals.
We are interested in getting a vinyl removal tool like this one http://www.signgeer.com/product/mbx-kit-electric-270
which is supposed to strip graphics easily. It is a rubber wheel powered by electric or a compressor which spins it at high speed and strips the vinyl away like a grinder.Has anyone used one of these and if so what was it like? Pros and Cons?
It is quite expensive but if it speeds the process up then it is worth it in the long run!Thanks
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15 Replies
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What are you planning on stripping?
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No good for removing wraps. You’d go through about 20 wheels.
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I found the best tool for removing graphics
an Apprentice and with out a knife
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We use those for removing small text etc. Works a treat.
We just stick it in our cordless power drill, or power drill.
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As has been said, these are great for small text but no good for wraps. Be careful you don’t let the area you are removing from over get too hot though as it will leave an embarrassing scorch mark
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Yes score marks are easily made and if using a compressed your hands will be freezing after an hour . We use when taking off reflective vinyls but anything else old fashioned heat and fingernails. Got to be the worst job ever hate it
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Thanks for all the help guys
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You really can’t beat heat for removing old vinyl from a vehicle. Wall paper strippers are best rather than a hot air gun or hair drier
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Okay I’ve just took a job on to remove old decals that have been on for two years … I quoted £60 and I now feel that I’ve shot myself in the foot haha! Is that around the right price?
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time your self then you will know,
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I quote by the hour. £30 – 50 an hour depending on how I feel / how busy I am.
If they ask how long peel off a couple of sample letters to make sure they come off clean then estimate.
If they freak out and say "that’s more than I paid to put them on" they can do it themselves…it’s a crap job and there’s easier way to make money.
When they come back with a van covered in glue and scratches and a look of utter defeat from spending 8 hours on it…they’ll think giving you £100 to strip it wasn’t that bad a deal as you’ll further disappoint them by adding on a few quid to clean up the crap they left.
Finger nails & a heat gun…following up with IPA to get of any spot of glue…and the least skilled member of staff to ‘build character’ – gotta maximise profits!
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How good is IPA compared to say rapid remover ?(citrusy glue remover from APS)
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personal preference, I prefer rapid remover followed up by IPA
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Rapid remover = orange scented petrol 🙂
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Kettle of hot water, followed by white spirit and old credit card for the adhesive. Works for me every time.
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