removing graphics

[plumcrazy704406]

back awhile ago a member said they use oven cleaner to remove the graphics on their race car. i can't find the post, but does anyone know exactly how to use the oven cleaner for this? spray it on, walk away, come back in 30minutes, or do I have to put the car in the oven and preheat it?
seriously members, anyone done this before?

thx

[PlumCrazyRTSE]

I'm not sure about the best way to remove graphics but I wouldn't suggest using oven cleaner.  Easy-Off contains sodium hydroxide or LYE and it will remove your paint as well as the graphics.  I've used Easy-Off to remove dye or paint from plastic interior parts before and it works great for that because it doesn't damage the plastic yet it does a really good job of removing paint.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Unless you plan to repaint the car, I wouldn't touch easy-off. I would try a blow dryer.   

[73dce]

   Heat it up and it comes right off.

[plumcrazy704406]

  Heat it up and it comes right off.

I have painted and goldleaf graphics. not so sure the heat would work.

[Bullitt-]

I used Easyoff many years ago to remove hand painted signs from a couple of late '70s GM vans.  There was some streaks to polish out where the cleaner ran & kind of dried.  These being well cured factory paint I would hesitate to use on a newer paint job.  More recently I used it to help clean some painted aluminum wheels prior to repaint, did not put a dent in that paint.

[Super Blue 72]

I have painted and goldleaf graphics. not so sure the heat would work.

You're going to take off all your graphics on the Challenger?   

[plumcrazy704406]

At the mindset of removing them if I can keep the paint, without having to repaint.

[plumcrazy704406]

well finally decided to try to remove the graphics from the car using easyoff. sorry, it ain't so easy! tried a small spot and won't release. any other ideas?

thx

[B5barracuda]

FWIW,i used pb blaster and my fingernails to get the side moulding off of my barracuda,and it worked out fine(some sore fingers afterwards)but the glue came off.decals however are a different thing,the blaster didnt hurt the paint though,maybe use a little on one spot and see if it helps. 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I've used the oven cleaner to get lettering off trucks, but dont do it to your car. I would think my microwave machine at the shop would work perfect for you... unfortunately I have no pic. It works great for mouldings and bonded windows. I can get a pic tomorrow if you like. I've never seen one of these anywhere but shops, have no idea if you could even rent one.