How to Remove Decals From a Travel Trailer

Remove old, faded or peeling decals and stripes on your travel trailer. If you would like to give the travel trailer an updated look by installing new vinyl graphics or stripes, you must completely remove the old decals and adhesive. The surface of the travel trailer fades over time, and the color of the area previously covered by decals will differ in color and appearance.

Instructions

Friction Method

1

Place a large area stripe removal disc on a buffer or sander-polisher. Put on protective goggles.

2

Turn the buffer or sander-polisher on, and press the disc against the decals. The spinning disc will remove the old decal and adhesive.

3

Move the disc along the decals, taking care not to contact moldings or rubber seals. Continue until all decals are removed.

Heat-Assisted Method

4

Move the travel trailer into direct sunlight.

5

Plug in and turn on a clothing steamer or heat gun.

6

Hold the heat gun or steamer over the edge of the decal to loosen the decal.

7

Pull the edge of the decal and move the steamer or heat gun along the decal to loosen and remove it.