Decals !

[W J]

How about removal of the old style decals? The ones that we used to put into a pan of lukewarm water and slide them off the paper backing, then apply them and squeeqe out the water bubbles....I know on glass it's a simple deal w/razor blade for removal, but what about removal of this style decal off lower (painted surface) body panels, etc.??? Any "senior racer" tricks for these??? WJ

[Dion Hildebrandt]

In the autobody industry we use a rotary rubber eraser tool for large decals, if used carefully no paint lifting and a just a little polish on the paint for the rubber residue

[John Lang]

Thanks All,,,,,,,,,,Will try your idea's, and I'll let you know !..........John

[Sean Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Dion Hildebrandt

In the autobody industry we use a rotary rubber eraser tool for large decals, if used carefully no paint lifting and a just a little polish on the paint for the rubber residue

Any autobody shop should have those, some people call them plastic razor blades. Use a heat gun to get the glue good and pliable, than use the 'razor blade' to scrape the sticker off if necessary. Goo Gone like mentioned above is good for the residue. Easiest possible way to do the job.

[pro70z28]

Originally Posted by Sean Kennedy

Any autobody shop should have those, some people call them plastic razor blades. Use a heat gun to get the glue good and pliable, than use the 'razor blade' to scrape the sticker off if necessary. Goo Gone like mentioned above is good for the residue. Easiest possible way to do the job.

The plastic razor blades are like a rigid squeegee. The rotary eraser goes in a drill or air tool and rubs the decal off. Both work. They make a heavy duty unit called a vinyl zapper (large rotary wheel) electric or pneumatic drive, they run about 400 bux though.

[Bob Verwold]

Originally Posted by W J

How about removal of the old style decals? The ones that we used to put into a pan of lukewarm water and slide them off the paper backing, then apply them and squeeqe out the water bubbles....I know on glass it's a simple deal w/razor blade for removal, but what about removal of this style decal off lower (painted surface) body panels, etc.??? Any "senior racer" tricks for these??? WJ

Wasn't that back before paint.........couldn't help it

[W J]

Originally Posted by Bob Verwold

Wasn't that back before paint.........couldn't help it

ALMOST before paint, Bob.....You still see a new "waterstruck" decal now and then, but on glass is where you'd better use them.....never did have much luck removing them w/anything but a razor blade....No kid, but I sure do love to act like one..... WJ