Hi Volks, Heat is how the pros do it. The guys who really know their stuff use a propane torch on factory or dealer installed decals, but that's something you want to learn on a beater, not your baby. A heat gun or hair dryer will definitely help loosen the adhesive, then you can get under the decal with a guitar pick. Another tool that works well is a dollar store teflon (ish) spatulal; or else stop by your local sign industry supply store and get the real deal: http://www.specialty-graphics.com/Squeegee_Vinyl_Applicators.html Here's some great advice on replacing it: http://www.scootgraphics.com/vinyl%20application.htm
Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato" 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop www.busesofthecorn.com www.pottsfamily.ca
craig cowan wrote: > Heat would help as well. A heat gun or even a hair dryer might allow you to > get a razor blade under one corner and start peeling up. Then a little "GOO > GONE" after the sticker's off, and good as new. > The rubber disk Bob mentions is a GREAT way to go if you don't mind spending > the money. (They're pretty cheap though). > > -Craig > '85GL turned WESTY > > > On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 12:20 AM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Paint stores, hardware stores will have a drilll attachment that is a >> rubber disc that will do a fantastic job and leave your top-paint in >> good order. >> >> bob >> >> On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 10:12 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: >>> The rear "WESTFALIA" decal on my pop top needs replacing. I have the >>> replacement. But I don't have a clue as to how I'm going to get the old, >>> grungy decal off. Anyone tackled this with success? My top is painted >> so >>> vigorous scraping is probably not a good solution.nor is acetone. Any >> hints >>> appreciated. >>> > |
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