Removing shadow from old signage.

[CamperJack]

My boxer van, which I am converting, had one former keeper before me. They were a conservatory / window company.

The old signage and logos have been removed. However, in some light conditions, you can still see the shadow of logos and signage. There was once a butterfly on the side, which is visible only in bright sun.

It doesn't bother me all that much, but I might as well have a go at removing / reducing it.

My instinct is to break out the T-cut and a rag. But is there a better product or method?

 

[jockaneezer]

There was once a butterfly on the side, which is visible only in bright sun.

You need to get shot of the butterfly or you'll be attracting swingers, butterfly stickers are the mobile equivalent of pampas grass, allegedly.....

 

[Baggydave]

We have a similar problem & after 7 years not found a Good solution. I’ve got used to it now & hardly notice, except as you say in certain angles & light. Or when the vans really dirty.
some I’ve covered with vinyl wrap.
Hey ho

 

[Campervan_man]

Valeters use something called 'Tar and Glue'.
Whatever you use wear suitable solvent safe safety gloves and goggles.

 

[gus-lopez]

My van selling mate used to use brake cleaner & a rotary polisher.

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[Bonkers the Dog]

I used meths, then used it to rub off an old decal! Boom boom, I'm here all week, try the beef! It worked very well, you can only see a very bare residual image in bright light if you know what to look for. I reckon that's more to do with discolouration of the remaining panel that was never covered by a decal...

 

[poppycamper]

You need to get shot of the butterfly or you'll be attracting swingers, butterfly stickers are the mobile equivalent of pampas grass, allegedly.....

Where can I get some stick on butteryflys then???

 

[Wellington]

Do let us know what you use. The daft woman who had my car before me had Mickey Mouse stickers put all over it, and I’ve never got round to taking them off because I’m worried about residual marks.

 

[Baggydave]

I’ve used a rotary rubber toothed wheel in a battery drill for the little decals. This also works for Most sealant.
amazon or eBay for @£6. Didn’t mark the paint either.

 

[M-J]

If the decal has been fully removed then it will just be the paintwork that’s needs bringing back with t cut and polish. I assume the bit behind the old decal is the brightest part and most of the vehicle is slightly dull requiring restoration to match.

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[CamperJack]

Thanks for all help and advice. Polished out very well in the end. No shadow or patches remain.

Quick, lightly pressed going over with the drill attachment dampened with T-cut and buffed off with an old rag.

Looks very good. For now...

Photo below. I couldn't catch the shadow of the butterfly, company name and number in the side. Must have been the reflection. It was obvious IRL. Showed up on the bonnet in photos better for a before and after shot.

Bye, bye, butterfly.