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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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Default Best way to remove decals?

I know some of you have removed the side decals off your R's. I just purchased a towing vehicle, and need to remove the pinstripes, dealer badge (just vinyl lettering) and a large TRD decal off of the bed. If it was my car, i would just douse in WD40, let it set and then razor blade them off - however being new, and kinda clean, is there any other way you would recommend to remove these?

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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Heat gun. Then, use mineral spirits to remove residue. Make sure you rinse thoroughly. A fresh coat of wax doesn't hurt either


[Modified by Jason Franza, 10:18 AM 3/11/2003]
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (Jason Franza)

Sounds good and a little less abrasive than my method. Thanks Jason!

ceas..
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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Oh gosh.. what have you gotten yourself into now? I sure hope it's not 4 wheel drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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Spray some goo-gone on the stickers...let it sit for ~30 seconds-minute, then hit it with a heat gun...my stickers came right off, much easier than just the gun.

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (ceas)

yeah the goo gone stuff works well...i used that and a hair/blow dryer...and a credit card to gently remove the decals. good luck.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (ceas)

so you`re removing the "roll call"?

Heat gun always worked for me. God I hate taking stickers off..
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (skafia++)

Leave your car in a busy mall parking lot.
Not a good idea... Ceas would not "leave" his car in the lot... he'll drive through it and over the cars in the lot and possibly drive into the mall itself! Keep in mind he's behind the wheel of a 4x4 now.


Luv ya Ceas
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (vtecvoodoo)

TRD offroad suspension is good!
TRD stickers on the bedside are bad!

ceas..
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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Lift that sumbitch. RCD!
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Sell your EK?

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (Suprdave)

Not yet. I plan on running over it then collecting the insurance.

ceas..
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (ceas)

just watch out for left over adhesive
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (ITR0863)

I would recommend the heat gun in conjunction with 3M Adhesive remover...works well.

JN who used that combo to un-acura-fy his R last night. She is a Honda now.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Default Re: Best way to remove decals? (ceas)

I plan on running over it then collecting the insurance.
Mine too please....

Oh, and if you plan on racing H-C, I'll bring out the civic on ya. But remember, my fenders are even cheaper than yours!!

Thanks,
Victor
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