Abstract: Vinyl decals are removed from a painted surface by contacting the decal with a composition consisting essentially of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and one or more of the following aromatic solvents: toluene, xylene and aromatic naphtha. The composition may optionally contain ethylene glycol monoethyl ether or a thickener. The composition remains in contact with the decal for a time sufficient to loosen the decal from the surface and then the decal is physically pulled from the surface.

Abstract: A method for removing a reflective decal from a vehicle's body surface, especially a baked enamel surface as would be found on a truck or an automobile. The method includes the steps of contacting the decal, for a period of time sufficient to loosen the decal from the surface, with a composition consisting essentially of methylene chloride, a lower alkyl alcohol, a lower aliphatic symmetric or unsymmetric ketone, methyl cellulose and polyethylene glycol, and separating the loosened decal from the surface with a high pressure stream of liquid.