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Old 05-15-2007 | 05:59 PM
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Just bought a used boat that has 2 little decals on it that need to be removed. Are there any techniques you can share?

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Old 05-15-2007 | 06:02 PM
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blow dryer.... heat it up... and peel away
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Old 05-15-2007 | 06:03 PM
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Hair dryer or a heat gun.
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Old 05-15-2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dreamer
blow dryer.... heat it up... and peel away
Your quick bro !
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Old 05-15-2007 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lucky strike
Your quick bro !
might be down monday...
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Old 05-15-2007 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dreamer
might be down monday...
Stop by the showroom if you get a chance.
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Old 05-16-2007 | 12:40 AM
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I was going topost a similar question. I did the heat gun thing and got the decals off but it left a residue. GooGone doesn't work in removing the residue....any suggestions?
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Old 05-16-2007 | 12:44 AM
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acetone and then wash and wax
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Old 05-16-2007 | 03:30 AM
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3M makes an eraser you put on a drill. Forgot the technical name of it. That is what you need.
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Old 05-16-2007 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Playn
I was going topost a similar question. I did the heat gun thing and got the decals off but it left a residue. GooGone doesn't work in removing the residue....any suggestions?
3M makes an adhesive remover, comes in a red spray can, Napa or any auto parts store carries it, bout 8 bucks, wont hurt gel, then wax as it will strip any off.
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