Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 18:52:13 -0700
Reply-To: Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Decal removal
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The problem is that these letters are all cracked. I do not think they will just peel off.
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On May 4, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Heat gun or hair dryer is my choice, specially on something soft like gel
> coat that is the finish on many Westie tops. I had to change decals
> often for sponsored races and events when I raced cars. Find something
> with a sharp-ish corner, like a windshield ice scraper or even a credit
> card...heat the decal then get one corner lifted....peel it back from there.
>
> To position the new one....spray the area with Windex then apply the
> decal with it's backing still on.
> Position it to your satisfaction by sliding it around on the windex.
> Take a credit card or something similar and starting from the center, work
> all the air bubbles out from under the decal. Let it sit and dry for
> overnight, then carefully peel away the backing, leaving a perfect decal
> placement. Be careful for a few days till the decals 'cure'
>
> This techinque also works for window tint film or those windshield header
> decals.
>
>
> On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm a biter. Have no fingernails. LOL. I think I will use the stripe
>> remover tool.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On May 4, 2013, at 1:43 PM, JordanVw@aol.com wrote:
>>
>>> use your fingernail. then paint thinner to remove the residue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 5/4/2013 9:43:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> jjstov@YAHOO.COM writes:
>>> Another silly, non-technical question from a newbie.
>>>
>>> I have new Westfalia decals to replace the old wearing ones on the
>> pop-top. Been waiting for warmer weather to put them on. What is the best
>> and safest way to remove the old ones. The new decal is one big decal. The
>> old is the individual letters.
>>>
>>> I was originally recommended to use this attachment on my drill that is
>> like a rubber eraser, but I had not been able to find this.
>>>
>>> What are your recommendations? The fiberglass is dark grey, so I want
>> to avoid discoloration. Thanks!!
>>>
>>> Jeremy. '87 Vanagon
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad=
>>
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