Poll removing decals
eswlnu
Reg. Mar 2009
Posted 2010-04-01 10:59 PM (#118355)
Subject: removing decals


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Location: souris		we have a trailer with the previous owners names on it, whats a good way to get it off and to possibly remove the stained or sun burnt letters out also maybe waxing and buffing??? or what brand of product to use to get the sun stained letters off?
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2010-04-01 11:17 PM (#118356 - in reply to #118355)
Subject: RE: removing decals


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A hair dryer will soften the glue enough to pull the decals. The resulting  residue can be cleaned by several brands of glue and label removers available at stationary stores. If the decal was on bare aluminum, acetone or finger nail polish remover will clean the area.

Unfortunately the decals will permanently leave a lighter mark than the surrounding areas. It is most difficult to completely eliminate the resulting shading affects, using abrasives and polishes.

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apex6000
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2010-04-01 11:48 PM (#118359 - in reply to #118355)
Subject: RE: removing decals


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Location: Southern Indiana		Spray WD-40 on them and let it soak. If you keep it wetted down over a couple of day they'll peel right off. What glue doesn't come off. Just soak it a little longer and it should pretty much wipe off.
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