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MrBillM
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Anybody KNOW ?
A GOOD method of removing old decals from Auto/Trailer surfaces without damaging the paint ?
Just bought a Pace Enclosed Cargo/Toy Trailer that was obviously owned by a motorcycle enthusiast.
Who got somewhat carried away with M/C associated decals.
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rubencastillo
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W.D 40.. Or you can try a heat gun..Good luck
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TMW
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Yea a heat gun but be careful not too much heat then the WD40 to take the glue off.
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Bob and Susan
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body shops use a heat gun and a scraper
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Kalypso
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Goo Gone should loosen the adhesive backing so you can get it off and it shouldn't hurt the paint.
Just remember shouldn't is the operative word here and just because it shouldn't harm the paint doesn't mean it couldn't, or wouldn't
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I vote for goo gone too. Amazing stuff.
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DENNIS
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Here ya go, Bill. This guy removes decals for a living:
http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/flamethrower3.jpg
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J.P.
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I hate decals and bumper stickers. a good hair dryer works about as well as anything. as a rule the longer they have been on the harder they are to
get off.
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I take it is aluminum siding. you have to be cafeful with Goo
Gone, it will eat thru the paint,, I know
try the heat gun first
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dean miller
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Adhesive Remover
Aircraft Decal & Adhesive Remover (KLE EAD908) removes both decals and adhesives with just one product. Is formulated to stay wet longer for use
on large decals. Has an excellent vertical cling and wiill not harm cured OEM paint finishes
SKU: KLE EAD908: Price: $16.41
And or check the Harbor Freight hot decal remover..
SDM
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bajadogs
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lighter fluid.
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
body shops use a heat gun and a scraper |
......make that a -hard plastic- scraper,,,a scrap of plexiglass is ideal,,,,,,,and use lacquer thinner to remove adhesive
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I like Dennis's way the best, with lots of lighter fluid.
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acadist
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Body shops use an eraser type pad.
Heat gun (hair dryer) and plastic putty knife will remove the decal also, then use acetone to clean the glue. Acetone flashes off fast and has less
chance to ruin the clear coat.
[Edited on 1-21-2013 by acadist]
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MrBillM
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Thanks
A lot of ideas to work with.
And quite a few decals to work on.
Luckily (sort of), there is a ding in the lower corner on one door where a decal is plastered. Since I plan to cover that with "something" to hide
the dent, it's an appropriate area to test the effect on the enamel.
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Heat gun.......then use Tarminator to remove the residual decal adhesive.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Bob and Susan
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if you have ANY plans EVERY to paint it
DON'T use wd40 or ANY oily product
acetone is thinner and is excellent to remove glue or reisue
and it smells good
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
if you have ANY plans EVERY to paint it
DON'T use wd40 or ANY oily product
acetone is thinner and is excellent to remove glue or reisue
and it smells good |
...if one is to paint a trailer,,,auto-body de-greaser is the trick......
........... and should be used just for the exhaust-matter on trailers for repainting.
...acetone evaporates too fast to be useful,,use the lacquer thinner,,no point in spending the extra $ on 'special' lacquer thinners!
[Edited on 1-21-2013 by micah202]
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Back when pterodactyls soared, we had a superintendent of schools named "DENT" D.W. Dent had blue bumper stickers made with white lettering.
DENT
Had a lot of publicity within the student body automobile bodies.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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