decal removal ?
 

what is easiest way to remove old vinyl decals with out harming gelcoat . need to remove old decals to replace with new ones , any sugestions ?

I just peeled the graphics off my 96 Scarab tonight. Took the daughter and I about an hour to do both sides. Peeled right off! Didn't leave any adhesive behind or anything. This is a first for me? Usually not this easy. Might try and see.

Buck
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Easy off oven cleaner will also do the trick for stuck on grapics.
but wear gloves,wont harm the gelcoat,but burns the chit out of your skin

Decal Removal
 

I've always had the best luck with using a hair dryer,
a little heat and they will peel right off,rub the surface with a little compond afterwards and you cant see a thing as to where they had been. works great on racecars and boats, Good luck,
eliminator219:)

I would try the hair dryer and use the EZ off as a last resort. It can sometimes cause the glass to oxidize a lot. It does work well to remove paint however. If you have adhesive left over get some Goof Off or De Solv It at Home Depot-works great.

3M makes a "rubber" type wheel that takes decals off. I use them on trucks all the time to remove stubborn old vinyl. They do not harm paint so I would assume they would not harm gel coat. You can get them at auto supply houses that carry paint refinishing products.

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by insptech
I would try the hair dryer and use the EZ off as a last resort. It can sometimes cause the glass to oxidize a lot. It does work well to remove paint however. If you have adhesive left over get some Goof Off or De Solv It at Home Depot-works great. [
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Insptech, you are on the ball as far as the goof goes but I never said a thing about Ez off, someone else did. I said to use a hair dryer, not a heat gun, and a little rubbing compound afterwards if it still show a little in the gelcoat.
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just to clean it up. It has always worked for me without any burns.
eliminator219

We have to add and remove stickers quite a bit on the boat as each race location has different local sponsors. Our vinyl shop here uses a product in a small squirt bottle called "sticker off." I do not know who makes it, but it works really well for him. He squirts this suff on and waits for a few minutes then peels the decals off usually in one piece with very little or no glue left behind. It also seems that the grade of vinyl makes a difference too. If it is a good vinyl then it will peel off easily, but if it is a thin vinyl it may take some work. Check with your local shop that does vehicle lettering as they may have this product or be able to point you in the right direction.

Lynch Mob (F2-3)

What can you use to remove the State sticker? It seems like it's made to not come off. I need to change them (in Ohio) every three years. Was thinking about the hair dryer.

Try Hardline Products:

http://www.hardlineproducts.com/prod...tickeroff.html

They also make a product called Sticker On, which I've used to put decals on. Other cool stuff as well.

We used a hair dryer and then wipe the boat down with Goo Gone to get the stickie stuff off...I works Great!!!!

called a paint supply house today and they recommended two products:

1. Woodgrain and Stripe remover

2. Astro 400E Wheel.

I'm buying both because I'm finally getting around to removing 12 year old vinyl off my aluminum trailer. I've tried heat, ez-off, cussing and nothing is touching this stuff. Will let you know how it goes.

Great ideas. I was gonna say Goof-Off and possibly Acetone (fiberglass cleaner/prep). Works good on rub rails and tar-like scuff marks around the hull...

Rick

Goo Gone works wonders- especially on racing decals... and it comes in a spray bottle form also

Lysol disenfectant spray work very good.

I use the 3m wheel it works great.

Peel off the vinyl decal as much as possible. A new single edge razor blade works well. Then use acetone or Goo Gone to remove the left over adhesive. Neither one will harm the gel coat. Rewax after the use of either one.

Do you have a part number?

no i do not have a part #
it cost about 70.00 for it
you`ll love it . it works great


mike

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I used the 3m wheel, it was awesome and cost about 14.00.

Make sure you use the right drill, I was going to fast first.

Curtis

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Another vote for the hair dryer and Goo-Gone. WD-40 works too.

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I used Wd-40, hairdryer, then Goo Gone . Then I just buffed n waxed the area looked good as new.

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Yup, WD-40 works great.

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hairdryer,then acetone or wd-40

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#60 grit on a heavy-duty belt sander . . .

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:D :D :D

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3M Adhesive Remover, available at Auto Body Supply Stores.

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I just ordered the 3m wheel of the internet! I have a question though...How does it connect to a drill? Can I use any drill?