Graphics delete on 2013 SCREW

[tacomoth]

Looking at a 2013 Raptor. Has lived whole life in Illinois. I really want to remove the graphics on the rear. Don't want faded paint. Yay or nay?

Edit - I did this on my 2019 Gen 2 but that was immediately after reciving it.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

Paint is going to be brighter under the graphics. Pretty sure it will be obvious what was there. I'd leave it be unless you dislike them that bad. At minimun you would have to have a buff out and probably a little blending in that area

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Depends if the truck was garage kept and what color it is? A good buff and polish like @MurderedOutSVT mentioned will be in order. I don't think it will be that bad. There are some good detailers out there that can polish paint. Just do it! Post pics.

 

[Irregular F150]

What color is it?

Some fade less then others, you may get luck. I have stripped stickers off many vehicles and not many have been reel that bad. The one thing that does stand out is if the trucks seen some nice off road pin stripes down the side. That may be worse then fading since the graphics are a bit of protection.

 

[tacomoth]

silver. pavement princess in illinois. so not like the arizona sun beating down on it for 8 years.

 

[Irregular F150]

Silver.. id say you should be gtg if the paint still look like its been taken care of.

If you do dive into removing them, either do it after the suns been on it for a bit or use low heat. Idk if you have access but we use plastic razor blades to lift it and a adhesive remover. Once done a buff (if needed) a wipe down to get residue off and then a wax. GL and take you time itll come out great.

 

[P4SHOCAT]

Good to know. I'm thinking about taking off my big hood decal. It's fading pretty bad. I want to see her naked.

 

[Nex]

Heat gun (or hairdryer) on low heat, pull the decal the opposite direction you are removing, like you are trying to stretch it. 3M wax and grease remover. Wash. Clay bar, polish then wax.



Done on lots of vehicles over the years. I even remove most of the badging. Wife's Range Rover doesn't have anything on the tailgate except for the license plate.

 

[tacomoth]

Heat gun (or hairdryer) on low heat, pull the decal the opposite direction you are removing, like you are trying to stretch it. 3M wax and grease remover. Wash. Clay bar, polish then wax.

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Done on lots of vehicles over the years. I even remove most of the badging. Wife's Range Rover doesn't have anything on the tailgate except for the license plate.

Yes but we are talking a 9 year old truck. I know how to do it, but I just wonder if a good idea. Is there aftermarket exact decals that if it doesn't look good you can just put it back on? Or is there some
Copyright stuff that would prevent from getting the exact decal and proper overlay.

 

[Irregular F150]

Once you take it off its off, Not exactly like the oem ones

https://rockymountaingraphics.com/p...Y4HGhcNXW2rzQ8BpFpLYroVjVq7lxubxoCjyoQAvD_BwE

And

https://rappygraphics.com/collections/gen-1-bedsides

Oem Right/Left sides

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-decal-passenger-side-rh-cl3z9920000aa

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-part...5PTIwMTMmdD1zdnQtcmFwdG9yJmU9Ni0ybC12OC1nYXM=