decal removel
Carpenter Local 745
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: on da beach
Yep, some GOO GONE, a razor scraper and then a sander.
The GOO GONE helps break down the adhesive after you scrape off the stickers and most of the remaining adhesive comes off afterwards with soap and water. You will still need to sand off the remaining goo after that.
The GOO GONE helps break down the adhesive after you scrape off the stickers and most of the remaining adhesive comes off afterwards with soap and water. You will still need to sand off the remaining goo after that.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
The heat gun is by far the best method, it's time comsuming because the stripes are brittle from age but it doesn't cause any damage to the paint underneath. If you are going to remove the paint to the metal anyway the razor blade and sander combo is quicker, but before you sand remove any glue residue with paint thinner or you'll waste a ton of sandpaper.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Go to an Automotive Paint Supply store (where body shops buy their paint/materials).
They sell products like ACRYSOL (made by Kent Industries) that when applied, dis-solves the glue, so the stripes can be peeled off.
ACRYSOL also removes 3M double sided tape, bumper stickers, decals, etc.
Putty knife = if you must use one, get the type that's plastic = less chance of scratching the paint. Sold at Homeless Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware.
They sell products like ACRYSOL (made by Kent Industries) that when applied, dis-solves the glue, so the stripes can be peeled off.
ACRYSOL also removes 3M double sided tape, bumper stickers, decals, etc.
Putty knife = if you must use one, get the type that's plastic = less chance of scratching the paint. Sold at Homeless Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2008
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I took the stripes of my truck with a 3M wheel that you put on a drill that spins about 2000 rpm, My dad got it at his work and it worked great. Cant push to hard on it though or it will heat up and take the paint right off.
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