removing decals....
12-03-06, 12:54 PM
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Although botto has by far the nicest nails on the forum and seems willing to let you use them to remove your decals, a blow dryer or heat gun may make the job easier. If the decals are under clearcoat, I would recommend a bead blaster.
botto, would you send the nails only or the nails attached to the fingers?
botto, would you send the nails only or the nails attached to the fingers?
12-03-06, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
botto, would you send the nails only or the nails attached to the fingers?
12-03-06, 01:38 PM
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With 5 minutes of buffing, your nails could look like this.
12-03-06, 02:07 PM
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A hair dryer, but only if the decals aren't cleared.
12-03-06, 03:20 PM
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providing they are not under clearcoat, a steamer is about as good as it gets. It supplies heat and moisture that seem to really help get stickers off and not leave any residue. Goo gone will take care of the residue if there is any.
I have no idea how to deal with clearcoat covered stickers.
I have no idea how to deal with clearcoat covered stickers.
12-03-06, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by indygreg
providing they are not under clearcoat, a steamer is about as good as it gets. It supplies heat and moisture that seem to really help get stickers off and not leave any residue. Goo gone will take care of the residue if there is any.
I have no idea how to deal with clearcoat covered stickers.
I have no idea how to deal with clearcoat covered stickers.
12-03-06, 06:40 PM
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I just removed a dealer sticker from my Giant with a blow dryer...took about 3 minutes worked perfectly.
12-03-06, 09:08 PM
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bench grinder. 
Works great, especially with carbon fiber.
{the not so small print} DO NOT TAKE THIS ADVISE!
Works great, especially with carbon fiber.{the not so small print} DO NOT TAKE THIS ADVISE!
