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. | *Eraser wheel. | ||
*Heat gun (may be risky). | *Heat gun (may be risky). | ||
*Hair dryer. | *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. | |
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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". | ||
| + | *[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] | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | *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. | *Paint thinner. | ||
*WD-40. | *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=== | ===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] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-best-method-removal-huge-decals-163628.html | *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.hotrodders.com/forum/removing-police-decals-crown-vic-27918.html |
*http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=10994 | *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/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 | ||
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