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rvr_d8
05-11-2007, 06:56 PM
I have a '95 Blaster I bought just over a year ago, that had been garaged. It has factory stickers/decals that have to go! Any suggestions (beyond the blow dryer) for getting them off without burning my hands (and yes, without....wrecking my nails?!). I took off all the factory warning ones with a blow dryer and alot of nail scraping, pealing and burning fingers, and still have the design decals to go. Someone suggested brake cleaner? How? Any other suggestions out there?:confused:

4trax
05-11-2007, 07:28 PM
Any automotive store that sells auto paint can or will get you one of these and once you've tried it you will never use anything else. It's called a eraser wheel.
http://i15.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/8a/29/049e_1.JPG

rvr_d8
05-11-2007, 07:46 PM
Any automotive store that sells auto paint can or will get you one of these and once you've tried it you will never use anything else. It's called a eraser wheel.
http://i15.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/8a/29/049e_1.JPG
Will it scratch the plastic fenders?

Speed955
05-11-2007, 08:01 PM
I am sure you meant plastic right?
I have had good results with 3M wood grain adhesive remover, I guess it was originally made to get rid of that crap on the sides of old station wagons. Another good one is a stuff called Goof Off, peel up an edge and squirt it in and will come off really easy. I took off all the emblems on my new Chevy truck (they are adhesive backed foam) with this stuff and it worked great.

brad22
05-11-2007, 08:18 PM
3M Adhesive Remover a heat gun and patience. Never really had any luck with the rubber eraser attachment.

RaceFace
05-11-2007, 08:20 PM
New plastic time ;)

YeLLowBoaT
05-11-2007, 08:22 PM
I've always used a heat gun... I've heard windex works as well( not surprising as ammoina is one of the main solvents in vinyl based paint products)never tried it, so I can't say for sure.

rvr_d8
05-11-2007, 08:36 PM
I am sure you meant plastic right?
I have had good results with 3M wood grain adhesive remover, I guess it was originally made to get rid of that crap on the sides of old station wagons. Another good one is a stuff called Goof Off, peel up an edge and squirt it in and will come off really easy. I took off all the emblems on my new Chevy truck (they are adhesive backed foam) with this stuff and it worked great.
Noooo! I meant Plaster *wink*
OMG!!!! Guess my multi tasking skills are not what they use to be!!!:eek:
Thank you very much for the suggestions!

4trax
05-12-2007, 04:22 AM
Will it scratch the plastic fenders?
It worked awesome on my 4-wheeler.

RitcheyRch
05-12-2007, 07:58 AM
I've heard people using fishing line to get behind the sticker to pull them off. Once off you will need to use "Goo Gone" or something similar to remove what adhesive is left.

DAVEO
05-12-2007, 08:04 AM
Try rubbing alcohal (sp) it works great for removing stikers from smoth serfices(sp) soak it then peal it. If not then a heat gun and a plastic scraper so you dont burn your fingers.

rvr_d8
05-12-2007, 08:18 AM
Try rubbing alcohal (sp) it works great for removing stikers from smoth serfices(sp) soak it then peal it. If not then a heat gun and a plastic scraper so you dont burn your fingers.
What does (sp) mean?
Thank you for the advice btw

4trax
05-12-2007, 08:22 AM
Try rubbing alcohal (sp) it works great for removing stikers from smoth serfices(sp) soak it then peal it. If not then a heat gun and a plastic scraper so you dont burn your fingers.
What does (sp) mean?
Thank you for the advice btw
When someone is not sure of correct spelling they put (sp).

DAVEO
05-12-2007, 08:42 AM
What does (sp) mean?
Thank you for the advice btw
(sp) is spelling error. I cant spell worth shiat. :D

DAVEO
05-12-2007, 08:43 AM
When someone is not sure of correct spelling they put (sp).
Thanks trax.

TahitiTiger
05-12-2007, 08:56 AM
I have always had good results with the eraser wheel, and I have stripped GSXRS, Ninjas, Ducs with no damage to the plastic. After I use the wheel I use WD40 to clean up the left over glue. WD40 will remove decals on its own too, you just need more patience with it.

rvr_d8
05-12-2007, 09:05 AM
I have always had good results with the eraser wheel, and I have stripped GSXRS, Ninjas, Ducs with no damage to the plastic. After I use the wheel I use WD40 to clean up the left over glue. WD40 will remove decals on its own too, you just need more patience with it.
Believe me I had the patience. I spent a couple of hours taking off the factory labels with a blow dryer/a popscicle stick and my nails. My nails were fried, fingers burned and I was getting frustrated, but I kept going. I was just looking for a faster or easier way to finish off the design decals. Thank you for the help.

Baja Big Dog
05-12-2007, 07:19 PM
Use a heat gun..looks like a hair dryer, but hotter, works well on old stickers, you cant be talking about that many stickers!!!

Invisible Sun
05-12-2007, 08:26 PM
Be careful with the earaser wheel. It will scorch the paint/gel/plastic if you hold it in one place too long. The guy next to me used one on a Boxter and melted the paint where the emblem was. I used it on my Dodge to get all the yuck off after I removed the emblems with fishing line. It took about an hour but it looks way better.
S (sp):)

rvr_d8
05-12-2007, 09:07 PM
Be careful with the earaser wheel. It will scorch the paint/gel/plastic if you hold it in one place too long. The guy next to me used one on a Boxter and melted the paint where the emblem was. I used it on my Dodge to get all the yuck off after I removed the emblems with fishing line. It took about an hour but it looks way better.
S (sp):)
Fishing line?!