Decal removal

[Barracuda101]

got some 1984 decals and striping i need to remove any help would be great.
Thanks,
Brady

 

[kjdunne]

Re: Decal removal

3M makes a decal and bumper sticker remover in a spray can available at auto parts stores that works very well. I don't recall the name of it, but the guys at the store will know, especially if they supply body shops. It is intended to remove all sorts of stick-on stuff including the fake wood grain stuff they used to put on station wagons.

 

[burroak]

Re: Decal removal

Automotive paint suppliers sell a round rubber(?) compound disc that can be chucked into a drill. It does an efficient job and leaves the finish unscathed. A little rubbing compound will bend the area, if needed.

 

[flabum]

Re: Decal removal

Then there is always the heat gun approach. Use a heat gun to soften the decals and glue then remove. Chase after the left-over glue with 3M Adhiesive remover and cleaner.

 

[SgtMaj]

Re: Decal removal

Or if you are planning on repainting, there's always sandpaper.

Rubbing alcohol can also work wonders if the decals are on aluminum (I don't trust alcohol on any kind of paint though).

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Decal removal

Decals that old are usually baked on by years of sun and engine heat.The electric sander is the only way to go.
I tried the heat gun and decal remover on mine without much luck.The sander cut them off in just a few minutes.

 

[ddennis]

Re: Decal removal

Peel off what you can and soak it down with goof off..then user a plastic scraper to remove. when they are all off use more goof off to get rid of the adhesive. I did this with a 15h merc and it came out perfect