Box truck - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

C.C.R. · 11-04-2007, 12:00 PM

Hey guys,
I figured I'd go straight to the painters with this question.
I just bought a used box truck(GMC 3500 cutaway). I'm wondering, is there an easy way to get the residual adhesive from the previous owners lettering off the van? Bringing it in for a professional repaint isn't in the budget right now. I've seen guys paint over it with "kills" or "bins" primer but this is just going to raise the cost of a repaint down the road.

any advice would be greatly appreciated.

premierpainter · 11-04-2007, 12:19 PM

Use an orange based spray. Heat gun works well too. Can't remember the name of the spray but it comes in a spray bottle and has a black cap. We have used it on three vans and it works the best. Don't paint over it, it will look like you in fact, painted over it.
I will try to find a bottle

C.C.R. · 11-04-2007, 12:50 PM

thanks Prem. I appreciate it.

DelW · 11-04-2007, 08:28 PM

Try WD40, it usually works for me.

send_it_all · 11-04-2007, 08:35 PM

Acetone shouldn't hurt the existing finish if you use it in short bursts. Rub a spot once or twice quickly then move on to another spot.

C.C.R. · 11-04-2007, 09:59 PM

Thanks guys, I'll try them all. I'm just psyched to get my 1st. box truck on the road. Compared to Dodge PU, I can't imagine what I'll do with all the space.