Decals !

John Lang · 01-26-2010, 03:34 PM

Anybody have a good way to remove Decals from a race car ! Any help will be appreciated !,,,,,,,,,John

W J · 01-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Adhesive backed? A heat gun, or elec hairdryer. Should peel right off. Then use "Goo-Gone" to remove any remaining residue. Goo-Gone is a citrus-based household solvent that will not affect automotive finishes. WJ

Jim Wahl · 01-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Oh yeah, heat them up with a hair dryer, slowly peal them off, then use WD40 or CRC and a clean towel to remove the goo left behind. (old school). Jim

Jim Kaekel · 01-26-2010, 04:55 PM

Hair dryer works great for me too. Be sure car has been sitting in a warm garage and sheet metal is room temperature, helps prevent pulling decals along with the paint.

Tom Goldman · 01-26-2010, 05:24 PM

Heat gun or CRC work good........Found a product called Goo Gone that works real good on some of the more stubborn ones,usually the laminated type ,it's citrus based,and dosnt hurt the paint. .......Tom..........OOPS,I did'nt see your post WJ.

W J · 01-26-2010, 06:11 PM

How about removal of the old style decals? The ones that we used to put into a pan of lukewarm water and slide them off the paper backing, then apply them and squeeqe out the water bubbles....I know on glass it's a simple deal w/razor blade for removal, but what about removal of this style decal off lower (painted surface) body panels, etc.??? Any "senior racer" tricks for these???

WJ

Dion Hildebrandt · 01-26-2010, 06:49 PM

In the autobody industry we use a rotary rubber eraser tool for large decals, if used carefully no paint lifting and a just a little polish on the paint for the rubber residue

John Lang · 01-27-2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks All,,,,,,,,,,Will try your idea's, and I'll let you know !..........John

Bob Verwold · 01-27-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by W J

How about removal of the old style decals? The ones that we used to put into a pan of lukewarm water and slide them off the paper backing, then apply them and squeeqe out the water bubbles....I know on glass it's a simple deal w/razor blade for removal, but what about removal of this style decal off lower (painted surface) body panels, etc.??? Any "senior racer" tricks for these???

WJ

Wasn't that back before paint.........couldn't help it

Sean Kennedy · 01-27-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion Hildebrandt

In the autobody industry we use a rotary rubber eraser tool for large decals, if used carefully no paint lifting and a just a little polish on the paint for the rubber residue

Any autobody shop should have those, some people call them plastic razor blades. Use a heat gun to get the glue good and pliable, than use the 'razor blade' to scrape the sticker off if necessary. Goo Gone like mentioned above is good for the residue. Easiest possible way to do the job.

01-26-2010, 03:34 PM	#1
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Decals ! Anybody have a good way to remove Decals from a race car ! Any help will be appreciated !,,,,,,,,,John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

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W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decals ! Adhesive backed? A heat gun, or elec hairdryer. Should peel right off. Then use "Goo-Gone" to remove any remaining residue. Goo-Gone is a citrus-based household solvent that will not affect automotive finishes. WJ

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Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 627 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Decals ! Oh yeah, heat them up with a hair dryer, slowly peal them off, then use WD40 or CRC and a clean towel to remove the goo left behind. (old school). Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

01-26-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Decals ! Hair dryer works great for me too. Be sure car has been sitting in a warm garage and sheet metal is room temperature, helps prevent pulling decals along with the paint. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-26-2010, 05:24 PM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Decals ! Heat gun or CRC work good........Found a product called Goo Gone that works real good on some of the more stubborn ones,usually the laminated type ,it's citrus based,and dosnt hurt the paint. .......Tom..........OOPS,I did'nt see your post WJ. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 01-26-2010 at 05:26 PM. Reason: OOPS

01-26-2010, 06:11 PM	#6
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decals ! How about removal of the old style decals? The ones that we used to put into a pan of lukewarm water and slide them off the paper backing, then apply them and squeeqe out the water bubbles....I know on glass it's a simple deal w/razor blade for removal, but what about removal of this style decal off lower (painted surface) body panels, etc.??? Any "senior racer" tricks for these??? WJ

01-26-2010, 06:49 PM	#7
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decals ! In the autobody industry we use a rotary rubber eraser tool for large decals, if used carefully no paint lifting and a just a little polish on the paint for the rubber residue __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

01-27-2010, 02:52 PM	#8
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Decals ! Thanks All,,,,,,,,,,Will try your idea's, and I'll let you know !..........John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS