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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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decal remover

does anybody kno of a decal remover or something that can take them off without harming the paint. theres a dealership decal on the back of my z and i want it off. thanks
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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Re: decal remover

Originally posted by ttop1986
does anybody kno of a decal remover or something that can take them off without harming the paint. theres a dealership decal on the back of my z and i want it off. thanks
you can use a heat gun on the low setting and it will peel off, just be careful
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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Re: Re: decal remover

Originally posted by chasmanz28
you can use a heat gun on the low setting and it will peel off, just be careful
Or hairdryer if you don't have a heat gun
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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If there is any adhesive left from the old sticker you can use "goo off" or WD40.
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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3m adhesive remover.
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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Go to a body shop and ask for the pin stripe removal thing. I'm not sure if there is another name for it or not, but we got one for my friends car and it works AWESOME! It fits on a drill bit and is the consistency of a hard eraser. Takes pinstripes and decals off with ease. Doesn't mess the paint up at all. Works PERFECT.
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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if there is any adhesive left u can use gasoline and it will come off
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by brain
Go to a body shop and ask for the pin stripe removal thing. I'm not sure if there is another name for it or not, but we got one for my friends car and it works AWESOME! It fits on a drill bit and is the consistency of a hard eraser. Takes pinstripes and decals off with ease. Doesn't mess the paint up at all. Works PERFECT.
Snapon makes a tool like this called the crud thug. It'll take vinyl off really quick, but won't clean up the remaining adhesive.
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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Originally posted by My94RedZ28A4
If there is any adhesive left from the old sticker you can use "goo off" or WD40.
"Goo Gone" works well and won't hurt the paint.

"Goof Off" is like acetone -- be very careful with this stuff.

"WD-40" is mainly diesel fuel (an excellent penetrant).

DaveH
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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nono dont use goof off...

that stuff is strong, we use that at work to remove graffety on our metal door... and it takes the color off of everything...

we use it on the speed limit sign too and it takes off the numbers...

so dont use that on ur car
Old Sep 15, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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If it's a think decal (almost like a badge), then just use a hair dryer and some dental floss.
Old Sep 15, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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I recommend Goo Gone. It got some stickers off my husband's old truck without harming the paint.
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