Re: Decal removal

From: Amanda (akelly@tir.com)
Date: Tue May 19 1998 - 16:42:14 EDT


At 04:02 PM 5/19/98 EDT, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-05-19 15:48:42 EDT, you write:
>
><< I was perusing Sean's most cool web page and noticed a few of the trucks
> had their decals removed. How in the world did they do it? I have one of
>the
> very few Magenta colored trucks ( don't laugh ) around and have noticed that
>the paint seems
> to be very thin. I don't want to destroy the paint in the process of
>removing them
> darn ugly stickers. I sure could use some guidance here. Thanx! >>
>
>It's very easy .. and it's easier to do when the truck is new b/c if you wait
>too long you'll have a custom SPORT spot in your paint that's not faded like
>the rest of the truck. :P
>
>Use a hairdryer to heat up the decal (take your time, don't get the paint too
>hot.. ) and CAREFULLY peel it away peice by peice. After you get the decals
>off you'll notice you'll now have a nice layer of tacky adhesive crud. 3M
>makes something that removes that sticky stuff, but I don't remember what it
>is.. I think it was along the lines of adhesive remover ... That's what I've
>seen used and it comes out fine. I used a product called Goo Gone when I
>removed the decals from my sportbike and it worked fine also.
>
>ttyl
>patrick
>
>Mineral spirits works fine.
 Tony



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