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VW T4 "Eurovans" => Exterior => Topic started by: ckunkel on February 03, 2017, 01:19:00 pm

Title: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: ckunkel on February 03, 2017, 01:19:00 pm

I am curious on what people have done with that black vinyl stick on material that are between the exterior windows on your van.  My are starting to crease and I am curious about just removing them and leaving it off or what the process is like to put new material on.  Any advice is appreciated.

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: Itsamoto on February 03, 2017, 01:45:24 pm

i prefer mine naked and leave it off -- seeing the pillars is much more bus like in my opinion.

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: wintu on February 08, 2017, 08:14:58 pm

here  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T4-Transporter-B-Pillar-Decal-Sticker-correct-size-/182163439206?hash=item2a69c97e66:m:mVRzKjnw3lNdIqLSVlkOG7g

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: robinson1509 on February 18, 2017, 07:20:27 pm

I don't like the stickers I will probably shoot the pillars with flat black.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/25611a8a1613b5cff2c6d3bd34629362.jpg).
I used a razor blade scraper, then washed the glue off with laquer thinner. I took my time and did not have a single scratch on the clear coat.

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: mech23 on March 22, 2017, 11:44:46 am

I'm planning to remove the faded vinyl from between the windows on my '02 weekender. What's the best technique to get them off without damaging the paint? I was thinking warming up with a heat gun on low, then peel by hand, follow up with "goof-off" to remove the remaining glue. Then clean with clay bar and apply Klasse sealant. Any better - or easier - process?

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: gabner on March 23, 2017, 05:41:32 am

Using a heat gun or hair hair dryer will soften the glue, making it easy to remove. Aside from goff-off, you can use wd30 to remove the residue.

Title: Re: Black Vinyl Material Between Outside Windows
Post by: mech23 on March 23, 2017, 02:09:47 pm

Thanks. I'll be having a go at it when the rains finally let up in a few weeks.