Editing Removing decals

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Details on how to remove decals.


==Tools==
*Eraser wheel.
*Heat gun (may be risky).
*Hair dryer.

===Crud removal air tool===
Like a pneumatic angle grinder, but designed for rotary stripping discs. Used for removing seam sealers, rust, paint, and underbody coatings. Used with an eraser wheel for pinstripe and decal removal.

*[http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=76499&group_ID=13078&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog SnapOn PT280THUGA Air Removal Tool], [http://www.snapon.com/international/21pdffiles/pt280thug.pdf Info sheet] -- also known as the "Crud Thug".
*[http://www.tptools.com/p/1385,221_The-Stripper-Air-Operated-Rust-and-Paint-Remover-Kit.html "The Stripper", from TP Tools & Equipment]
*[http://www.autobodysupplies.com/MBXBlasterTools&Accessories.htm MBX Blaster]

===Eraser wheels===
*[http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=BZVN4V5PK4beRJ5GMFSMV0gl 3M Stripe Off Wheel] -- designed for removing decals, graphics, and tapes. Optimum speed is 2,000 RPM. About $30.

==Solvents and cleaning fluids==
Can generally be applied with a spray bottle, and used in conjunction with one or more of the tools mentioned above.

*Cleaning solvent like mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol, or [http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/Public_Products/Fluids/Aliphatics/Worldwide/Grades_and_Datasheets/Fluids_Aliphatics_VarsolNaphtha_Grades_WW.asp Varsol].
*Paint thinner.
*WD-40.
*[http://www.magicamerican.com/googone.aspx Goo Gone]
*[http://www.goof-off.com/ Goof Off]
*[http://www.blastergroup.com.au/decal-sticker-remover.html PB Blaster decal and sticker remover]
*Warm water.
*Lighter fluid.
*Acetone (nail polish remover).
*Rubbing compound.
*[http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/adhremove.aspx Adhesive/decal and vinyl stripe removers from TCPGlobal.com]

===3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover===
[http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=BRZ5N530S1gs4CCRDFQ26Jgl8MD4S51HNGbl 3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover] -- For cleaning off adhesive residue after removal of woodgrain vinyl or vinyl stripes. Can be used on all acrylic enamel painted metal surfaces.

*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtlXTcOxT2EVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666-- Data sheet]
*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UtN&ZUxL99XlXTElXfy5Vu9KcuZgVU_LXT1u666666-- MSDS]

==References==
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-best-method-removal-huge-decals-163628.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-police-decals-crown-vic-27918.html
*http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=10994
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/factory-sticker-decal-removal-methods-please-128064.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bumper-sticker-removal-864.html
*http://toolmonger.com/2006/06/09/the-crud-thug/
*http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12974
*http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8898