Removing/Replacing Old Decals

altozwei · Feb 06, 2007, 02:18 PM

When we bought our pup the striping was already peeling a bit and looking a little tatty. I can put new striping on but have to get the old stuff off first. Any suggestions on what to use? Also, is it possible to get new decals to replace the worn out ones (our pup is a Starcraft Venture)?

Patti

wavery · Feb 06, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote from: altozweiWhen we bought our pup the striping was already peeling a bit and looking a little tatty. I can put new striping on but have to get the old stuff off first. Any suggestions on what to use? Also, is it possible to get new decals to replace the worn out ones (our pup is a Starcraft Venture)?

Patti

One method:
http://www.tapeworks.com/Installation%20and%20Removal/Decal%20Removal.html

There are decal remover chemicals on the market but they are very-very messy.

HersheyGirl · Feb 06, 2007, 04:25 PM

I used a heat gun to remove the old decals from my camper. It worked very well. I called the Palomino parts center and they then sent me the correct decals for my year camper. It was all very easy to do. Good luck.

Old Goat · Feb 07, 2007, 10:14 AM

I have also used a heat gun to remove decals with good results..Heat may not loosen some types of decals. You will just have to try and see.....

flyfisherman · Feb 07, 2007, 10:28 AM

Along with applying heat, try some 70% isopropyl alcohol. You can buy the alcohol at Wal-Mart, a pint will be less than a dollar - it will also remove stuff like pine tree sap, from the camper or your shinny TV, and not destroy the paint!
When using on the finish or my TV, afterwards will re-apply some auto polish.

Fly

altozwei · Feb 07, 2007, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, folks! I have a heat gun and will give it a try. I just never thought to use it on the pup. The alcohol will probably be good for the old, gunky adhesive where the decals have already peeled off. Off to the wal-mart.

Patti

brainpause · Feb 07, 2007, 05:37 PM

Be careful using alcohol, then using a heat gun or hair dryer. A motor spinning in either of these might throw enough spark to get a cloud of evaporated alcohol to ignite.

Been there, done that with ether.

Larry

wavery · Feb 07, 2007, 06:16 PM

Quote from: brainpauseBe careful using alcohol, then using a heat gun or hair dryer. A motor spinning in either of these might throw enough spark to get a cloud of evaporated alcohol to ignite.

Been there, done that with ether.

Larry

Yep!! That could get REAL exciting......REAL quick :yikes:

If you bring out the heat gun again, PLEASE close up the alcohol and put it in another room. The big problem with alcohol is that you can barely see the flame. It could be on fire and you may not see it.

It's one thing for the fumes to ignite and go "Pooooof". It's another thing to have an open container at the same time. It is common for people to be startled by the combustion of the fumes (which would usually be fairly harmless) and kick over the container of flammable liquids and cause a real disaster.

Hunt4Fun · Feb 07, 2007, 09:12 PM

If you have any residue that doesn't want to come off, give it a shot of Goo-Gone. Great stuff.

Hunt4Fun

altozwei · Feb 09, 2007, 02:28 PM

Thanks all! I plan on being VERY careful. Flammable liquids and heat guns are NEVER pulled out at the same time around my house. Fire safety is always a major consideration for me but it never hurts to be reminded nontheless. By the way, did you know that you can make smores with a heat gun? :-)

Patti

wavery · Feb 09, 2007, 02:37 PM

Quote from: altozweiThanks all! I plan on being VERY careful. Flammable liquids and heat guns are NEVER pulled out at the same time around my house. Fire safety is always a major consideration for me but it never hurts to be reminded nontheless. By the way, did you know that you can make smores with a heat gun? :-)

Patti

COOL!!!

That means that we don't have to go camping this weekend. :yikes:
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Jeremy · Feb 12, 2007, 09:39 PM

Here's some pictures of my exterior repaint. I used a heat gun & paint scraper to remove the 25+ year old decals. I wasn't too concerned about the paint underneath as it was getting repainted.

It still took a couple hours and some sore finger tips from rubbing. I used goo gone to get rid of the adhesive residue.

roanoke91 · Feb 21, 2007, 08:14 AM

I used a 3M Strip off wheel to remove the decals from my popup. It is like a big white eraser that fits on your drill. It will eat the old decals right off and not touch the paint underneath. Auto shops use them to remove old pinstripping and decals on autos. Works great and fast!
Try this link:
//www.autobodytoolmart.net/pc-11255-701-4122-3m-stripe-off-wheel-07498.aspx
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