clueless 3,012 #1 Posted October 21, 2018 I'm thinking of replacing my decals on my 312 with Terry's carbon fiber ones. Looking for the best way to remove the old ones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,874 #2 Posted October 21, 2018 I've used a heat gun and a couple different chemicals that are advertised to be able to remove stickers. I've had kind of limited success to be honest. Curious to see what other people recommend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #3 Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Hair drier . Heat the surface from the rear so you warm the glue rather than the vinyl itself . Start at a corner and peel slowly while warming the surface . You'll get the feel of it ..... Edited October 21, 2018 by Digger 66 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,910 #4 Posted October 21, 2018 Digger nailed it...that is the best way...from the back. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #5 Posted October 21, 2018 Yap, a little warming but not to hot was the trick. On metal surfaces i use the hot air gun instead, but be carefully, not to disturb the coloring. not heating, only warming. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #6 Posted October 21, 2018 oven cleaner if you don't care about the paint 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #7 Posted October 21, 2018 Wife's hair dryer always worked for me. I then follow up with a cleaner/wax. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,179 #8 Posted October 21, 2018 Yep, Mamma's blow dryer. Heat at a corner, then lift the corner with a razor blade enough to clip on a spring clamp. Pull gently at a 45 angle while applying heat along the line of separation. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,165 #9 Posted October 21, 2018 The residual adhesive that stays on the paint can be removed with Goo Gone without doing damage to your paint or leaving residue. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,643 #10 Posted October 21, 2018 Pinstripe decal eraser wheel on a drill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 949 #11 Posted October 21, 2018 Yep! Diggers method works for me. Marv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #12 Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Heat gun and Goo Gone. Terry's decals are #1. For the footrests, coarse skateboard grip tape. Seems to last forever! One piece will do both footrests. Edited October 21, 2018 by Tankman 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #13 Posted October 21, 2018 I am with majority .... HEAT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 535 #14 Posted October 22, 2018 W D 40 will also loosen Goo/residue without harming paint. spray and let soak awhile wipe off. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,148 #15 Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, ronhatch said: Wife's hair dryer always worked for me. I then follow up with a cleaner/wax. 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Yep, Mamma's blow dryer. Heat at a corner, then lift the corner with a razor blade enough to clip on a spring clamp. Pull gently at a 45 angle while applying heat along the line of separation. I agree - but gentlemen, a word of advice: borrow and return said device in the EXACT same condition, including how the cord is wrapped, where it was in her drawer, in the correct bathroom, without greasy fingerprints or chips, old paint or glue on it anywhere etc... Do not ask me why I know these rules, just suffice it to say that if you do not follow these basic guidelines you will realize that new blow dryers are more expensive nowadays than the old red wire and a blower type that you probably should have had in the garage anyways...... As Red Green says: I'm a man, I can change, I guess, If I have too... 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #16 Posted October 22, 2018 49 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I agree - but gentlemen, a word of advice: borrow and return said device in the EXACT same condition, including how the cord is wrapped, where it was in her drawer, in the correct bathroom, without greasy fingerprints or chips, old paint or glue on it anywhere etc... Do not ask me why I know these rules, just suffice it to say that if you do not follow these basic guidelines you will realize that new blow dryers are more expensive nowadays than the old red wire and a blower type that you probably should have had in the garage anyways...... As Red Green says: I'm a man, I can change, I guess, If I have too... If the women don’t find ya handsome, at least they can find you handy. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #17 Posted October 22, 2018 Check the sales at harbor freight many times heat guns are on sale for $9 and 20% coupon would be a couple bucks off that https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=heat+gun 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,574 #18 Posted October 22, 2018 my propane torch seem to work for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,165 #19 Posted October 22, 2018 16 hours ago, Tankman said: For the footrests, coarse skateboard grip tape. Seems to last forever! One piece will do both footrests. Comes in RED too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,012 #20 Posted October 22, 2018 15 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I agree - but gentlemen, a word of advice: borrow and return said device in the EXACT same condition, including how the cord is wrapped, where it was in her drawer, in the correct bathroom, without greasy fingerprints or chips, old paint or glue on it anywhere etc... Do not ask me why I know these rules, just suffice it to say that if you do not follow these basic guidelines you will realize that new blow dryers are more expensive nowadays than the old red wire and a blower type that you probably should have had in the garage anyways...... As Red Green says: I'm a man, I can change, I guess, If I have too... If you've been married to the same women for more than 20 years, you should know all the rules by then. Thanks guys heat and some WD 40 it is. By the way WD 40 is one of the best products to clean and protect stainless steel, use to use it on the sinks, wrapper, and tables in the butcher shop at work, just don't let the food inspectors, or the OSHA guys know . 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,913 #21 Posted October 24, 2018 A heat gun works good to remove the decal but you are always left with the adhesive to clean up. When I worked as a body man I found the most effective way to remove stripping was a gum eraser wheel on a drill. Removes the striping/decal and the adhesive in one shot. Will not damage the paint (as long as you don't stay in one spot for a long time). https://www.walmart.com/ip/ABN-Rubber-Eraser-Wheel-Adapter-1-Pack-Vinyl-Decal-Pinstripe-Adhesive-Remover/112554670?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=550&adid=22222222227040463854&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=87987256970&wl4=aud-261800281660:pla-205071785330&wl5=1016367&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112354493&wl11=online&wl12=112554670&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIisiZkPee3gIVV-R3Ch3xCQ1OEAQYBCABEgLThfD_BwE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
