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Lazy Daze Forums => Lazy Daze Technical => Topic started by: Robin B on August 25, 2017, 03:40:21 pm

Title: removing decals from rig
Post by: Robin B on August 25, 2017, 03:40:21 pm
When we bought our RV from original owners they had put a circular decal on the back of the rig.  I want that gone.  Anyone had to deal with this?  I don't want to use acetone fearing paint removal.  There is another one on back bottom left hand corner of back window. I think I can remove that with water and scraping tool as long as I don't scratch window.   :-[
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Lazy Bones on August 25, 2017, 03:54:58 pm
"I want that gone.  Anyone had to deal with this?"

I removed the 'LD' decal from the faux spare tire cover using a hair dryer (heat gun) and a plastic scraper. Take it slow, little bits at a time and the heat will soften the film.  ;)
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Ed & Margee on August 25, 2017, 04:02:51 pm
I removed the 'LD' decal from the faux spare tire cover using a hair dryer (heat gun) and a plastic scraper.

We had spots of tar on our LD decal and I was using a cleaner which messed up the decal.  So I also used a hair dryer and slowly peeled the decal with my finger nail.  It took a long time.   Then I used a polishing compound and good wax and it looks fine ... actually looks a little naked.  But the hair dryer is certainly a tool you could use.
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Jim & Gayle on August 25, 2017, 06:35:14 pm
Here some suggestions. How to Remove Bumper Stickers: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow (http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Bumper-Stickers)

Don't forget they make plastic putty knives which might help.

Jim
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Andy Baird on August 25, 2017, 08:15:59 pm
Hve you tried plastic razor blades (https://www.amazon.com/InstallGear-Removing-Stickers-Delicate-Surfaces/dp/B01F2Q2WPW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503706527&sr=8-3&keywords=plastic+razor+blades)? I've found them very handy for removing stickers of all kinds.
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Robin B on August 26, 2017, 09:31:50 am
Thanks for the tip on hair dryer system since that is a staple in my house.  And, I did not know there was a thing called plastic razor blades. Who knew ;D  Love learning new stuff.
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Robin B on August 26, 2017, 03:03:27 pm
OMG!!! Those decals came off in less than a minute with hair dryer and plastic razor blade.  YIPPEEEE.    Thanks for all your help.
Title: Re: removing decals from rig
Post by: Lazy Bones on August 26, 2017, 03:10:55 pm
Obviously you came to the right place for help! Remember us always.  ;)  8)