Removing decals
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Details on how to remove decals.
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[edit] Tools
- Eraser wheel.
- Heat gun (may be risky).
- Hair dryer.
[edit] 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.
- SnapOn PT280THUGA Air Removal Tool, Info sheet -- also known as the "Crud Thug".
- "The Stripper", from TP Tools & Equipment
- MBX Blaster
[edit] Eraser wheels
- 3M Stripe Off Wheel -- designed for removing decals, graphics, and tapes. Optimum speed is 2,000 RPM. About $30.
[edit] 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 Varsol.
- Paint thinner.
- WD-40.
- Goo Gone
- Goof Off
- PB Blaster decal and sticker remover
- Warm water.
- Lighter fluid.
- Acetone (nail polish remover).
- Rubbing compound.
- Adhesive/decal and vinyl stripe removers from TCPGlobal.com
[edit] 3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover
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.
[edit] 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