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K bockting 
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 6:45am |
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I have a new set of decals from Maple Hunter for my 6060. what is the best way to remove the old flaking decals?
Fiberglass and paint are good on hood sides. Thanks
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WF owner
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 6:50am |
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Heat gun (or hair dryer that isn't as hot as a heat gun), being very careful not to overheat.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 7:02am |
Yup! I wit' Curt on that one. When we used to remove decals from our power and light trucks for retirement, we used heat guns on low heat. We also had this cool round eraser type of thing that you could put in a hand drill and it would remove the left over adhesive without hurting the paint. I don't remember if it was Rolox that made them things or who, but they worked great. Steve@B&B
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DrAllis
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 7:27am |
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I've used a rubber wheel on the end of a drill to "rub" the old decals off. No damage to the paint whatsoever, but a slow process for sure. Can't tell you where to buy one but that's what it is made for. Like an eraser on a pencil.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 7:36am |
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I have a friend that owns a body shop. I've seen him finish up removing decals with a chemical (probably rubbing compound). He works with paint all the time. I, personally, wouldn't attempt chemicals. I could do a lot of damage quickly!
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 7:39am |
I googled "decal erasing wheel" and came up with several hits.
Here is one:
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55allis
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 9:20am |
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I’ve used VM and naphtha paint thinner…
It with rubbing it will eat the glue.
It’s recommended to wear gloves but make sure they are Chemical save because it will eat gloves if theyre not.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 9:26am |
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Yup. That's the erasing wheel I used. On a 170 those 6 ft long 55 yr old hood decals took quite a while to erase, but the paint was not hurt one bit when I got done with them.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 10:25am |
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Use a segmented wheel as they run much cooler during use. I have a dedicated tool for this purpose. The electric drill types will make your wrists and forearms sore.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 11:31am |
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I've used 3M adhesive remover to clean up the sticky stuff after the decal is off
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023 at 12:34pm |
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I have used the drill wheel eraser that WF shows above.. Slow on decals , but works good... Also used on pickup truck that we pulled the EMBLEMS off and needed to get the double sided tape / glue off... Worked great on that.
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Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 9:01am |
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I also use a heat gun and on low heat. Don’t leave it directly on the decal, slowly wave it over the decal and test peeling it off. Be careful as the decal becomes soft and hot to touch. A small bond plastic scrapper works well to get it loose and then peel off.
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Posted: 11 Nov 2023 at 9:09am |
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Residual adhesive may just smear under heat.
Test removal of it with water, alcohol, light oil, and goof off type of chemicals. Go from least to more harsh that way.
I play and buy/sell used guitars, many teens slap stickers on them and sell the old hobby gear a decade or more later. That's the steps I go through. Guitars are painted with automotive (and tractor) paints.
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Posted: 13 Nov 2023 at 7:51am |
I have basically this tool; different brand but very similar using the type wheel shown. It leaves a very clean surface with rubber grindings that are easily cleaned up. Used to do a lot of school busses, semi trailers, etc. with this tool and they do a very good job. Wheels were purchased by the case and about $10.00 each 15 years ago so can't answer for now. "Wurth" was the brand of mine and I preferred their branded wheels. I've used many differing brands in the shop, but theirs were the best at the time.
Residue easily cleaned up with mineral spirits. Seldom was any paint damage incurred but the shiny mylar backed or chrome face decals did take some time to work with as they rejected the heat needed to release the bond. Get too forceful and the paint would burn. Very little panel pressure required with this setup where the eraser wheel in a drill is quite the opposite.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 13 Nov 2023 at 4:26pm |
Yup! Like the Doc said. Looks like the wheel we used also....... Steve@B&B
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Posted: 14 Nov 2023 at 6:44am |
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I'll admit the process was sloooow going on those long one-hundred series hood decals, but I was very pleased with the results, as my paint wasn't harmed one bit, and that was the goal.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 14 Nov 2023 at 8:08am |
For us at the power co. we got paid by the hour, so it didn't matter to us how long it took as long as we didn't ruin the paint. LOL! 
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Posted: 14 Nov 2023 at 1:46pm |
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Yup, the wheels Doc used I have used many times for decals, pin stripe and double sided tape removal.
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