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How to remove ceramic coating?

Changing Constance

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Quick question. my sister got a decal install on a truck, but she just had a ceramic coating on it. I believe I can get it off with heat.
but what about removing it from the painted doors without messing up the paint under it? Will a regular alcohol mix do the trick? Are there ceramic coating removers for this kind of thing? Any tips would be awesome! Thanks!
 
Yes, heat is often used to remove decals. just be super careful with the heat gun and put it on a low setting so you don't damage the paint or the ceramic coating underneath.

Using a regular alcohol mix might work for the adhesive residue, butit could affect the ceramic coating in that area. It's always best to test in hidden spot first to see how it reacts.

I don't think there's ceramic coating removers just for decal adhesive. let's see what the others say
 
Quick question. my sister got a decal install on a truck, but she just had a ceramic coating on it. I believe I can get it off with heat.
but what about removing it from the painted doors without messing up the paint under it? Will a regular alcohol mix do the trick? Are there ceramic coating removers for this kind of thing? Any tips would be awesome! Thanks!
I would suggest to totally avoid alcohol mixes on the paint when possible as they can be too aggressive!
I think some detailers also use steam for stubborn adhesive which is usually safe for paint!
 
It's a good idea to check with the shop that applied the coating to be sure. But you'll likely need to buff it off.
 
Using steam or gentle heat is often the most effective approach. Make sure to steer clear of applying alcohol directly to the ceramic coating, as it can cause damage.
 
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