Removing Numbers and Decals

[Larry in MO]

In a previous life, I had the occasion to remove vinyl graphics from a vehicle. My paint guy suggested NAPA Auto Parts. They have a 1/4" drill attachment that looks and smells like a pencil eraser. You cannot use it on high speed equipment like die grinders and the average cordless drill is too slow but the average electric drill works really well. It, in effect, grinds the vinyl into little pieces and turns it into dust. You might want to do it outside because it is pretty messy.

It's not the only way to do it but it worked for me.

Larry

[Airdog]

I just finished trying Andy's from Inlands suggestion to use an iron and the wet towel. It worked like a dream on all the numbers that were still red. They pealed off easy and took the glue too. I was not able to remove the numbers where red had worn off and the white backing and glue remained. I was running out of light and will try again tomorrow.
Thanks Andy, Bill