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Date:         Thu, 1 Apr 1999 18:21:49 +0000
Reply-To:     Odyssey Stickers <odyssey@SLIP.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Odyssey Stickers <odyssey@SLIP.NET>
Subject:      Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips?
Comments: To: "Smith, James F" <james_f_smith@groton.pfizer.com>
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I think the crinkled texture is an effect on the older fiberglass tops. Sun, weather I don't know. I sanded one down once and gave it a fresh coat of white pant (from a simple sprayer, air compresser set up). It looked alot better when done with the new rubber gasket.

Rob ----------

>Hi - >I'm not sure what you mean by 'crinkle finish'? I just did mine - and it was >quite easy. I just completely removed the old stickers with a razor blade >and lots of rubbing/wiping with a clean rag + "Goo-Gone" - a product >specifically for removing old sticky stuff. > >My new "WESTFALIA" decals came on large pieces of masking tape - I just >removed the backing from the letters + put the tape down, then rubbed well + >removed the tape. Keep in mind the letters wont stick well if its cold - >you may have to warm up the area w/ a hair dryer etc. >


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