Removing glue stains from wallpaper fabric

[insyncro]

[shizzon]

Has anyone just removed all that vinyl and left bare metal around the windows? I realized that this is how the sliding door window is, and it looks fine to me.
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1989 Bostig Syncro Westy

[IdahoDoug]

I'm sure it would look fine, but consider the work to get it done. You'll have to remove a lot of vinyl, and a LOT of dried on glue. The glue's gotta be hours and hours of spraying adhesive remover, scraping and finally wiping. And if all that scraping and solvent damages the underlying paint, then you've got yet another cosmetically compromised surface to deal with. Then there's the issue of what to do with the edge? You'll have to pick a line somewhere to cut and stop removing headliner - what then? Just leave a raw vinyl edge or purchase some type of edging molding. And I think you'll also find there may be screw holes and other things under there for various other van versions that you weren't aware of but won't want to look at.

So, I'd strongly consider the spray on dye route. Piece of cake compared to removal of the vinyl. I also considered the painted metal since I did a complete body repaint at the same time that included paint on the inside of the doors and slider, etc. But the above issues made me reconsider.
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1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

[shizzon]

Thanks for the info, and good points. I should have mentioned that I actually have the interior completely stripped out right now, so it's not hard to access the vinyl.

In terms of the cut off line, the only really awkward place is at the drivers side B pillar. On the passengers side, the vinyl ends at the sliding door.

Here are some pics of what the vinyl and interior look like right now.

However, the points about having to remove the glue without messing up the paint, and dealing with screw holes, is a good one.

It seems like the best option for my situation is to replace the vinyl with new vinyl from gowesty, or maybe even home depot or joann fabrics or something...
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1989 Bostig Syncro Westy

[vanagon1991]

Thanks, these are great shots!!!! Will help me a lot. Here are a few ideas i was playing around with. Found a place with some really cool fabrics here

http://www.fabulessfabrics.com/

These are just graphic ideas:

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1991 Tornado Red Vanagon Carat
(2003 Subaru 2.5 conversion/Smallcar kit)

[vanagon1991]

I emailed Masco Fabrics and they called me next day and offered to send me out samples.

Some very nice stuff http://mascofabrics.com/automotive/automotive-fabric/innovations/color/red/
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1991 Tornado Red Vanagon Carat
(2003 Subaru 2.5 conversion/Smallcar kit)

[alaskadan]

Send me about 6 yards of #3 and I'll sew you up a whole headliner out of it! oh the vertigo!

[alaskadan]

Send me about 6 yards of #3 and I'll sew you up a whole headliner out of it! oh the vertigo!

[IdahoDoug]

I have a shirt made out of something like #3. It's one of the coolest shirts I own. Finally, it is back in style. I think I bought it around 25 years ago and it's made of long fiber Egyptian cotton and still looks brand new.

DougM
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1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

[kuecker2]

I have been trying to figure this out myself. Applying Salon 40 or 50 developer does the trick. Don't let it dry and wear gloves when you apply

[megamau]

Did you use an UV light with the product?

[datsnice]

[IdahoDoug]

I'm curious as well, but it looks like he was last on 5 months ago so your answer may be awhile. Also, to the OP: I don't mean to offend, but could you show before/after pictures of the same spot, please? I could be wrong but studying the window and the corner wrinkles, it looks like you're showing us two different locations. I could be wrong and it's just the skeptic in me. Thanks!!

Doug

PS - update on my dye application. After all these years, it looks as fresh and clean as the day I sprayed it on. I would absolutely do it again if I had the same situation. The overall light and clean headliner look really improves the interior's sense of freshness.
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1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

[Bambus]

Is yall's Googler broken? https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Salon+40+developer

So it is a hair-bleaching thing and the 40 and 50 refer to lower to higher % of peroxide. Looks like it's readily available at beauty supply joints.

BUT: knowing that it's just strong peroxide makes me want to give normal household peroxide a trial on those vinyl stains-- after all, people do lighten their hair with straight OTC peroxide from the grocery/drug store.

[datsnice]