Removing decals

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Details on how to remove decals.
 
Details on how to remove decals.
  
  
 
==Tools==
 
==Tools==
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*Eraser wheel.
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*Heat gun (may be risky).
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*Hair dryer.
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===Crud removal air tool===
 
===Crud removal air tool===
Like a pneumatic angle grinder, but designed for rotary stripping discs.
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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".  
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*[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".
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*[http://www.tptools.com/p/1385,221_The-Stripper-Air-Operated-Rust-and-Paint-Remover-Kit.html "The Stripper", from TP Tools & Equipment]
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*[http://www.autobodysupplies.com/MBXBlasterTools&Accessories.htm MBX Blaster]
  
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===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.
 
*[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.
*Eraser wheel.
 
*Heat gun (may be risky).
 
*Hair dryer.
 
  
 
==Solvents and cleaning fluids==
 
==Solvents and cleaning fluids==
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*Lighter fluid.
 
*Lighter fluid.
 
*Acetone (nail polish remover).
 
*Acetone (nail polish remover).
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*Rubbing compound.
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*[http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/adhremove.aspx Adhesive/decal and vinyl stripe removers from TCPGlobal.com]
  
 
===3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover===
 
===3M Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover===
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*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtlXTcOxT2EVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666-- Data sheet]
 
*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtlXTcOxT2EVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666-- Data sheet]
 
*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UtN&ZUxL99XlXTElXfy5Vu9KcuZgVU_LXT1u666666-- MSDS]
 
*[http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UtN&ZUxL99XlXTElXfy5Vu9KcuZgVU_LXT1u666666-- MSDS]
 
==Miscellaneous==
 
*[http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/adhremove.aspx Adhesive/decal and vinyl stripe removers from TCPGlobal.com]
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12974
 
*http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12974
 
*http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8898
 
*http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8898
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