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Details on how to remove decals. ==Tools== *Eraser wheel. *Heat gun (may be risky). *Hair dryer. ===Crud removal air tool=== Like a pneumatic angle grinder, but designed for rotary stripping discs. Used for removing seam sealers, [[rust]], paint, and underbody coatings. Used with an eraser wheel for pinstripe and decal removal. *[http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=76499&group_ID=13078&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog SnapOn PT280THUGA Air Removal Tool], [http://www.snapon.com/international/21pdffiles/pt280thug.pdf Info sheet] -- also known as the "Crud Thug". *[http://www.tptools.com/p/1385,221_The-Stripper-Air-Operated-Rust-and-Paint-Remover-Kit.html "The Stripper", from TP Tools & Equipment] *[http://www.autobodysupplies.com/MBXBlasterTools&Accessories.htm MBX Blaster] ===Eraser wheels=== *[http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=BZVN4V5PK4beRJ5GMFSMV0gl 3M Stripe Off Wheel] -- designed for removing decals, graphics, and tapes. Optimum speed is 2,000 RPM. About $30. ==Solvents and cleaning fluids== Can generally be applied with a spray bottle, and used in conjunction with one or more of the tools mentioned above. *Cleaning solvent like mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol, or [http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/Public_Products/Fluids/Aliphatics/Worldwide/Grades_and_Datasheets/Fluids_Aliphatics_VarsolNaphtha_Grades_WW.asp Varsol]. *Paint thinner. *WD-40. *[http://www.magicamerican.com/googone.aspx Goo Gone] *[http://www.goof-off.com/ Goof Off] *[http://www.blastergroup.com.au/decal-sticker-remover.html PB Blaster decal and sticker remover] *Warm water. *Lighter fluid. *Acetone (nail polish remover). *Rubbing compound. *[http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/adhremove.aspx Adhesive/decal and vinyl stripe removers from TCPGlobal.com] ===3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover=== [http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=BRZ5N530S1gs4CCRDFQ26Jgl8MD4S51HNGbl 3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover] -- For cleaning off adhesive residue after removal of woodgrain vinyl or vinyl stripes. Can be used on all acrylic enamel painted metal surfaces. *[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtlXTcOxT2EVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666-- Data sheet] *[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UtN&ZUxL99XlXTElXfy5Vu9KcuZgVU_LXT1u666666-- MSDS] ==References== *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-best-method-removal-huge-decals-163628.html *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-police-decals-crown-vic-27918.html *http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=10994 *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/factory-sticker-decal-removal-methods-please-128064.html *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bumper-sticker-removal-864.html *http://toolmonger.com/2006/06/09/the-crud-thug/ *http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12974 *http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8898 [[Category:Body and exterior]]
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