Removing adhered placards from shipping container

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Captain_Lewis, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    If you delivered the load, then your the placard remover. As i think i said on another thread. Make sure you are in a safe place ( at the plant or reciever). Get you some engine starting fluid. Spray placard, light it up, let it burn out, scrape off with a putty knife. Or use a small blow torch. Have used this method more times than i can remember. The torch tends to get put out by the wind, starting fluid not so much. Happy peeling!
     
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  3. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Good luck getting in the rail yard with that sprayed over placards. You'll be up on a ladder scraping them off or wont be getting in.
     
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  4. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Thats correct. Been known to happen.
     
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  5. striker

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    Depends on carrier policy, but the majority of those I know, it's the consignee responsibility to remove, and the driver to apply

    As for removing them, I carry a short handled scraper, available at any hardware store for about $19.99 and an extra blade, usually last about 5 or 6 yrs.
     
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    Most depot are even stricter.
     
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