decal removal
10-03-2010, 02:52 AM
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decal removal
well, the time has finally come.. I finally got sick and tired of the attention, both good and bad from my tribal decals. It just gets annoying.
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...-new-look.html
I am stripping the brake calipers, removing the decals/skull stickers and leaving her clean and mean.. spoiler comes off as well as the CDC rear deck center delete panel. I want a very sleek and clean look.
So far, it's only a heat gun and Turtlewaz bug and tar removal, then buff it out with Maguires wax and a car wash.
Anyone have experience with decal/vinyl removal??
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...-new-look.html
I am stripping the brake calipers, removing the decals/skull stickers and leaving her clean and mean.. spoiler comes off as well as the CDC rear deck center delete panel. I want a very sleek and clean look.
So far, it's only a heat gun and Turtlewaz bug and tar removal, then buff it out with Maguires wax and a car wash.
Anyone have experience with decal/vinyl removal??
Last edited by stealth_GT; 10-03-2010 at 02:59 AM.
10-03-2010, 12:14 PM
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which I don't mind either, because it'll look pretty cool!
Either way, it'll be way less attention getting than how it is now..
man, I don't get it.. I used to LOVE it when I was 28
Now, it's just too fast too furious for me lulz
10-03-2010, 01:43 PM
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The funny thing about being supercharged was that I had all this new found power, but outside of the track... I was out of boost nearly 90% of the time lulz
Even with the M90 or Saleen stage 1, I don't think my driving habits will change too much.
10-16-2010, 04:49 PM
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3M emblem remover available at the local parts store.
I have seen it in the O'Realies around here.
I hope the sun fade has not gotten to your paint
and not the paint underneith the strips...
Sometimes the clearcoat will come up as well as the stripes.
I have seen it in the O'Realies around here.
I hope the sun fade has not gotten to your paint
and not the paint underneith the strips...
Sometimes the clearcoat will come up as well as the stripes.
03-07-2011, 04:08 AM
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Well... I finally have some time on my hands, and will be attempting this process early tomorrow.. I have a heat gun, adhesive remover, and some maguires wax for after wards.. hope it goes well.. or I am screwed...
03-07-2011, 07:39 AM
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I've only had my car for 2 months, and I really haven't been able to fully enjoy it because of the nightmare I've had removing my LeMans stripes. Everything but the hood and front bumper cover came off clean. When I got to them, it's like the adhesive was bonded to the clear coat. I've tried every chemical known to man with no luck. I finally gave in and put a Super Stripe on the hood and now I'm saving up to get the bumper cover repainted or pick up a take-off. I can't imagine your removal will be as frustrating as mine.
03-07-2011, 07:43 AM
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Ditto to 157 db's comment...the 3m adhesive remover works great once you get the vinyl off. You just spray it on and rub it off with a microfiber and the adhesive just pills up and rolls off. Good luck...my stripes had been on for three years and they were a #%*#$ to get off...they came off in tiny pieces.