1998 Mazda B4000 Factory two tone sticker removal?

[ryan2022]

Hi guys,

this is my first post.

Ive found a really nice, clean Mazda B4000 with low miles. I like the truck, and dont mind the green, but its the brown two tone that I don't like a whole lot.

To me it looks like a sticker, up around the wheel wells, and I was wondering if any of you have peeled it off with a heat gun or any other method. Otherwise I like the truck.

Heres the link.

Ryan

http://www.sunridgenissan.com/1998-Mazda-B4000-SE-Calgary-Alberta-Canada/vd/11657336

 

[Vexy]

Yep, just stickers. I used a heat gun to take mine off. It leaves glue residue behind, so you gotta use something like mineral spirits or gasoline on a rag to get that gunk off. Good luck man!

 

[PanamaExpat]

Be careful with that heat gum. Don't blister the paint.

 

[ryan2022]

Wicked!!!! thanks guys. Its a good deal. I'm happy to hear, shell be pretty too.

So is the brown under the speckled sticker, a sticker as well? Did they just layer two decals on top of each other?

Ryan

 

[Mazda]

Yes the color is brown under everything. They paint the whole truck. i would use a good Hair Dryer instead of a heat gun. A plastic putty knife is also needed. It will take you a while but will be well worth it.

Bryan

 

[ryan2022]

Great thanks guys.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Its funny, I worked for Mazda years ago, and always loved these trucks. It just took me a while to buy one!

Just a quick one, does the rear diff in these take anything fancy? just 80w90 im assuming. I know some trucks call for 80w140.

Ryan

 

[Vexy]

Great thanks guys.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Its funny, I worked for Mazda years ago, and always loved these trucks. It just took me a while to buy one!

Just a quick one, does the rear diff in these take anything fancy? just 80w90 im assuming. I know some trucks call for 80w140.

Ryan

Yep, 80w90 is fine

 

[MazdaHawaii]

I removed mine with a heat gun and Goof-off for removing the adhesive. Worked great but the paint was fresher and brighter under the decals so you can still see the outlines.

 

[Newaukum]

Go to any auto body and paint supply store and buy a eraser wheel for sticker graphics and pinstripes.
if you have paint graphics on top of clear coat you can use oven cleaner.
There's videos on YouTube for both methods.