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Mark Markow 01-03-2014 11:09 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by Steves68Nova (Post 415007)
Lots of great ideas. My problem is a little different, I have a decal of a drivers name on my plastic windows and now have changed drivers. Any ideas on how to remove the decals without screwing up the windows? Also if I ever join the HRA's again I am sure I will not get the same numbers. They are on the windows too.
be very carefull on lexan if they are coated style abrasion resistant lexan windows. the coating can come off like saran wrap.

voltdr 01-03-2014 11:21 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
3M Adhesive Remover works great, and the plastic razor blades are a big help. Autozone, Orielly's has it on the shelf......

John Dinkel 01-04-2014 12:34 PM
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Should you drink the beer for several days before you start?. Just wondering!

Sean Cour 01-04-2014 01:15 PM
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Angelo, go to the automotive paint supply store and purchase the die grinder with eraser wheel attachment. Astro tools sells the product. You will need a couple eraser wheels to remove a lot of decals. The wheel is a four inch eraser, and it works great.

442OLDS 01-04-2014 02:47 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Cour (Post 415055)
Angelo, go to the automotive paint supply store and purchase the die grinder with eraser wheel attachment. Astro tools sells the product. You will need a couple eraser wheels to remove a lot of decals. The wheel is a four inch eraser, and it works great.
This is also very good advice.I used one that I got from Advance Auto to remove some lettering on an enclosed trailer.Worked better than expected.Helped justify the over $40 price tag.

3M Adhesive Eraser Wheel
Part No. 3612

gbur 01-04-2014 10:44 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by John Kelley (Post 415000)
Does it affect the paint underneath the decal ?

I found this on KleanStrips web site....http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=33&prodid=121
Now if I can find a place to buy it .....!! Might have to take a trip to Dallas...except in the rush hours, if there is such a thing !!
home improvement stores sell it, hasn't hurt any paint here yet

Ed Wright 01-04-2014 10:53 PM
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I've never had a problem getting them off with just a heat gun. I get the glue off with Safety Kleen parts washing solvent, it won't bother the paint. Never had to use anything else.

Keith 944 01-04-2014 10:58 PM
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heat gun for the bigger ones, get heat just right glue will come with it. any glue residue use wd 40. wont hurt paint at all. for the small or multiple letters or very thin vinyl use the eraser wheel. this combo can get an entire cars decals off in under an hour.

hemidup 01-07-2014 12:32 AM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith (Post 311234)
Wax and Grease remover works best for removing the glue.
^^^This..... much better/faster than WD40. Also works great on removing the rubber from your rear rockers.

Ed Wright 01-07-2014 09:37 AM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by hemidup (Post 415502)
^^^This..... much better/faster than WD40. Also works great on removing the rubber from your rear rockers.
Parts washer solvent works well for both also. Just dip a rag in your parts washer if you don't feel like driving to the auto parts store.

Sean Cour 01-08-2014 12:14 AM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Aircraft stripper works the best!

Angelo DiTocco 01-08-2014 12:57 AM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Cour (Post 415055)
Angelo, go to the automotive paint supply store and purchase the die grinder with eraser wheel attachment. Astro tools sells the product. You will need a couple eraser wheels to remove a lot of decals. The wheel is a four inch eraser, and it works great.
thanks - I'll check into it

John Kelley 01-08-2014 04:38 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Cour (Post 415624)
Aircraft stripper works the best!
"AIRCRAFT STRIPPER" ??
We're trying off decals NOT PAINT !

Ed Wright 01-08-2014 07:58 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by John Kelley (Post 415694)
"AIRCRAFT STRIPPER" ??
We're trying off decals NOT PAINT !
If Sean tells you it's safe, it's safe.

Angelo DiTocco 01-08-2014 09:11 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by Ed Wright (Post 415715)
If Sean tells you it's safe, it's safe.
LOL - if he says its safe to surf is it safe to surf??

Ed Wright 01-08-2014 09:13 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
You have to watch those guys out west. LOL

jstrick2010 01-09-2014 09:59 AM
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Hey everyone. I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet. We have a sign shop and have a commercial glue remover that would take you maybe 5-10 minutes (per side) to remove all the glue. It will NOT hurt the paint or clearcoat! Also when putting your decals back on, we make a one piece decal to fit your car. Give me a shout if you need any glue remover, we buy it 5 gallons at a time. The only problem is you won't get to sit around for 5 hours and drink beer while you work because you'll be done in 20 minutes! 256-810-6162

HandOverFist 01-09-2014 01:17 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jstrick2010 (Post 415760)
Hey everyone. I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet. We have a sign shop and have a commercial glue remover that would take you maybe 5-10 minutes (per side) to remove all the glue. It will NOT hurt the paint or clearcoat! Also when putting your decals back on, we make a one piece decal to fit your car. Give me a shout if you need any glue remover, we buy it 5 gallons at a time. The only problem is you won't get to sit around for 5 hours and drink beer while you work because you'll be done in 20 minutes! 256-810-6162
Are you saying it softens the glue under the decal for removal or just removes the residue after decal removal?

jstrick2010 01-09-2014 02:29 PM
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My apology....It will remove the glue. We use a razor to get the corner started up on the decals the peel them by hand. A little heat is good, a lot of heat can make it worse (they'll stretch & leave ALL the glue) and some of them don't matter what you do they are a pain. All depends on the material the decals are made of. We then use the remover to get the glue. It won't soften the decal for removal. Only way to do that is elbow grease or a rubber wheel on an air tool (which makes a mess!) but it works. If you ever try the one piece decal wrap, you will never go back. They can be removed in 5 minutes with no leftover glue.

HandOverFist 01-09-2014 02:43 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jstrick2010 (Post 415784)
My apology....It will remove the glue. We use a razor to get the corner started up on the decals the peel them by hand. A little heat is good, a lot of heat can make it worse (they'll stretch & leave ALL the glue) and some of them don't matter what you do they are a pain. All depends on the material the decals are made of. We then use the remover to get the glue. It won't soften the decal for removal. Only way to do that is elbow grease or a rubber wheel on an air tool (which makes a mess!) but it works. If you ever try the one piece decal wrap, you will never go back. They can be removed in 5 minutes with no leftover glue.
Where can you purchase this wrap Jeff? I'll assume it is clear...you cut it to fit a specific area? I'm thinking the lower door panels and fender quarters.

jstrick2010 01-09-2014 03:05 PM
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We make them here. Feel free to give me a call. 256-810-6162 Depending on the car, we may already have a template? If that's the case all we need is a list of decals you want. We take care of the rest.

HandOverFist 01-09-2014 03:28 PM
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Ahh...I was thinking it was a clear wrap you could apply, then place your decals on it. The car is a 1967 Camaro...once I get all these old decals off the new ones will only go on the lower panels of the body instead of the helter skelter fashion they currently reside.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps6f1dceac.jpg

jstrick2010 01-09-2014 04:49 PM
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This is something like what we do. All in one piece.

jstrick2010 01-09-2014 04:52 PM
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Oops, picture didn't work right.

Dave Gantz 01-09-2014 09:45 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz (Post 311340)
Yep. "Pants them", as my old friend Mike Smith would have said. Hey, it worked.
This works, and it's simple.

Bryan Worner 01-10-2014 10:26 AM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Hey Ang. That Pyroil Penetrating Oil works very well at getting the glue off. You should have plenty of that laying around!! Good luck! And polish those wheels, valve covers and Intake!!!

Sean Cour 01-10-2014 09:52 PM
Re: Removing Decals
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Kelley (Post 415694)
"AIRCRAFT STRIPPER" ??
We're trying off decals NOT PAINT !
It was a joke John.....:-). But it does work the best.

Ed Wright 01-10-2014 10:26 PM
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LOL!
It WILL get the decals off. :-)

treessavoy 01-18-2014 07:41 PM
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9 pound hammer and a steel chisel ! Use very carefully!

JimR


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