How to remove a decal strip?
My Coachman VIP is over 10 years old and almost like new, apart from the left-hand decal strip (or coach-line) which has faded badly in the sun. I'd like to remove it completely but it won't budge. I've tried a hairdrier and a steam-cleaner so far.. Has
anyone out there any experience with such things? Your help would be gratefully received!
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Stick something new over the top of it. I recently got some photoluminescent tape that is innocuous in daylight yet glows a nice green in the total darkness of a CL.
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, Have you tried a hairdryer ??0 -
, Have you tried a hairdryer ??
Read his post.
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thanks guys. I've been looking on other sites/forums and boiling water has been mentioned quite a lot, with either WD40 or "Sticky Stuff remover" to clean up once the decall is off. To be honest I tried spraying the existing decal in the summer and the paint
seaped under the masking tape and left a rather ugly fuzzy line which is why I really want to take the whole thing off rather than stick another one over it. Anyway, thanks again for your help.0 -
It is very difficult, unfortunately the top coating of a decal defies the likes of WD40. On a previous van the lettering 'Sterling' had faded badly and I could only better it by using a green permanent marker pen, it brightened it up but I couldn't get the
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It is very difficult, unfortunately the top coating of a decal defies the likes of WD40. On a previous van the lettering 'Sterling' had faded badly and I could only better it by using a green permanent marker pen, it brightened it up but I couldn't get the decal off.
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yes but I meant cleaning up AFTER the decal was removed - which is much easier said than done!!!
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Don't press too hard with the grinder!
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now we're getting silly, I'm just waiting for someone to suggest a flame-thrower or an AK47, although I must admit in more frustrating moments the thought has crossed my mind!
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I have heard that oven cleaner is often used to remove decals and sign writing from second hand vehicles… I can't personally testify to the effectiveness or safety of such on a caravan - but I have heard the same suggestion from more than one person.
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Mask it off, respray and then do,your own artwork.
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If its that hard to get off,(and I did not know it was) would it be possible to mask of the decal and paint it?
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Ups, did not read all the replys, sorrycyberyacht
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I did trya hairdryer but it didn't budge. Maybe a rubbish hairdryer or I may have to wait for a really hot day! Thanks for the ideas though, keep them coming
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Ups, did not read all the replys, sorrycyberyacht
Nothing like repetition to drive the point home.
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Do a search on Google for "Decal, Wonder Wheel or Whizzy Wheel"
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forgive my scepticism Kountrylite, but it looks too good to be true. Have you used one yourself? Does it work?
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Looks like a giant eraser. Might well work as what is stopping all the other ideas is that they cant get through the PVC to loosen the glue.
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WOW! - just watched the video and it looks amazing. I guess for the sake of £20 it's worth a go, so watch this space in a few days time
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forgive my scepticism Kountrylite, but it looks too good to be true. Have you used one yourself? Does it work?
Must admit I hav'nt tried it myself, but I intend getting one before I go to Portugal where I intend carrying out some TLC over the winter. For £20 it's worth a try.
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Hi Geoff you are right with a " hair" dryer but it needs to be industrial and the narrowist nozzle available plus a plastic scraper.Once had to strip all Decals from works van (sprinter) when going up for sale.Just keep the the heat moving so it dosen't
scorch.Once you have done this you will be left with the outline so some Tcut or similar hope this helps.Steve
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3M Company do a decal remover wheel.
If you google it you'll find it - or give 3M company in Bracknell a call. They'll probably refer you to an Automotive Distributor.Alternatively, look on Amazon/Ebay.
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Yep, got it, tried it and it works. I tried it on the thin lower coachline first and it removed the decal and left the paint shiny and new - too new in fact as it now looks brighter than the rest of the wall. The other problem is where I previously tried to spray the line and it seeped under the masking tape. Hopefully a bit of T-Cut and elbow grease will sort that but I want to be sure before tackling the much wider decal at the waistline.
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left the paint shiny and new - too new in fact as it now looks brighter than the rest of the wall.
Prsumably the paint under the decal has not been subject to weathering .... a bit like when you take paintings off the wall when decorating
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Yep, got it, tried it and it works. I tried it on the thin lower coachline first and it removed the decal and left the paint shiny and new - too new in fact as it now looks brighter than the rest of the wall. The other problem is where I previously tried
to spray the line and it seeped under the masking tape. Hopefully a bit of T-Cut and elbow grease will sort that but I want to be sure before tackling the much wider decal at the waistline.Write your comments here...there are different masking tapes! I spray cars - only my own but you learn much while doing them. The thickness of the paint and the amount of paint sprayed can all have an effect on the final finish. Make sure your masking tape
is well adhered to the substrate and use many thin coats rather than trying to get the job done in one or two passes an don't have your paint to thin.0 -
Yep, got it, tried it and it works. I tried it on the thin lower coachline first and it removed the decal and left the paint shiny and new - too new in fact as it now looks brighter than the rest of the wall. The other problem is where I previously tried to spray the line and it seeped under the masking tape. Hopefully a bit of T-Cut and elbow grease will sort that but I want to be sure before tackling the much wider decal at the waistline.
Write your comments here...there are different masking tapes! I spray cars - only my own but you learn much while doing them. The thickness of the paint and the amount of paint sprayed can all have an effect on the final finish. Make sure your masking tape is well adhered to the substrate and use many thin coats rather than trying to get the job done in one or two passes an don't have your paint to thin.
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thanks mate - all a bit too late now though. What I need to know now is how to get rid of the overspray now the decal's gone
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