Caravan decals

armourer
armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
edited June 2016 in Caravans #1

whats the best way to remove the decals from the sides of my new sprite major

i dont like the horrid champagne colour

would like to remove them and put on custom decals on

dont want to invallidate the warranty

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  • CBRBlackbird
    CBRBlackbird Forum Participant Posts: 184
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    edited June 2016 #2

    I've just removed some (very aged) decals from my work van and after trying a hot air gun and having problems I cantacted the firm who fitted the decals and they explained that a wallpaper stripper is the way to go. Its hot but damp so can't burn. Worked
    a treat. Steam/heat an area and then peel. Wipe the area down with solvent to remove any excess glue.

  • Vicmallows
    Vicmallows Forum Participant Posts: 580
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    edited June 2016 #3

    For a smallish area, trickling boiling water over also works. Repeat several times over a minute or so.

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,585 ✭
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    edited June 2016 #4

    The missing decals could make salesmen worry if you try to trade it in later and hit the price offered so personally I would live with them. 

  • Navigateur
    Navigateur Club Member Posts: 3,880 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #5

    It's your 'van and you are entitled to have it any way you want.  Personally, I think the decal designers should have their daily allowance of magic mushrooms withdrawn totally.

  • CBRBlackbird
    CBRBlackbird Forum Participant Posts: 184
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    edited June 2016 #6

    It always amazed me that the small cars at the cheaper end of the market often got gaudy graphics applied to them (often closely resembling something a seagull with stomach ache might leave).

    You never see them on cars at the 'upper' end of the market.

  • armourer
    armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
    edited June 2016 #7

    i just hate the champagne colour as its called along the side of the van also the union jack is the same colour

    looks bloody awful

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited June 2016 #8

    At least they are not as bad as Bailey graphics although It was one of the minor reasons we went for a dealer special version of the Sprite! However unless you intend keeping the van a long time I would caution against removing or changing them, resale could be difficult. I suggest signing up to swift talk and asking on there.

  • KeefySher
    KeefySher Forum Participant Posts: 1,128
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    edited June 2016 #9

    Why did the OP buy the caravan? Seems odds to buy something you hate.

    Perhaps the colour scheme for the graphics is a nod to the past. Thought that when we saw a current model on site recently. Mrs P has a Fiat 500 that is a very good nod to the past Tongue Out

  • armourer
    armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
    edited June 2016 #10

    Why did the OP buy the caravan? Seems odds to buy something you hate.

    Perhaps the colour scheme for the graphics is a nod to the past. Thought that when we saw a current model on site recently. Mrs P has a Fiat 500 that is a very good nod to the past Tongue Out

    love the van just hate the colour of the graphics

    whats this nod to the past mean ?

     

  • KeefySher
    KeefySher Forum Participant Posts: 1,128
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    edited June 2016 #11

    Why did the OP buy the caravan? Seems odds to buy something you hate.

    Perhaps the colour scheme for the graphics is a nod to the past. Thought that when we saw a current model on site recently. Mrs P has a Fiat 500 that is a very good nod to the past Tongue Out

    love the van just hate the colour of the graphics

    whats this nod to the past mean ?

     

    The original Fiat 500 was in the 1960's, the current version replicates it very welll, but is very much bigger. Same as the VW Beetle, Mini, Vauxhall Viva and Porsche 911 or 998 that it now is. Therefore to nod or acknowledge the past. Brings back childhood
    memories Sealed

    The 1960's Sprite Major was a duo colour, of a pale green and cream/champagne colour caravan with a non flat roof profile with a 'kick' in it.

    Perhaps Swift are latching onto the automotive sector fashion.

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