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Title: Decal removal
Post by: skiracer on January 27, 2011, 09:53:39 AM

What is the best way to remove old decals from a fiberglass tank?

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
1979 KTM 250 GS (Project)
1981 KTM 250 (Project)

Title: Decal removal
Post by: Larry Perkins on January 27, 2011, 10:57:55 AM

Not sure if it is the best way but I always did figernail picking and lots of goo be gone.

Larry P

Title: Decal removal
Post by: Steve Minor on January 27, 2011, 11:01:42 AM

Have you tried a heat gun to soften it up? Just be careful and keep the gun moving.

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

Title: Decal removal
Post by: Lew Mayer on January 27, 2011, 12:35:34 PM

Try WD-40. I heard it loosens them up and won't hurt anything.

Lew Mayer

Title: Decal removal
Post by: Michael Hickey on January 27, 2011, 05:32:33 PM

I just took the decals off an old tank. I used a heat gun to peel them off and then used Goo Gone to clean up the residue. It worked great.

Michael

Title: Decal removal
Post by: Keith Meatyard on January 27, 2011, 07:16:24 PM

I just removed the old decals from an original 73 Jackpiner tank. Auto paint stores sell small decal removal wheels that you put in a drill. They are made of a white rubber, like erasers. Gentle pressure while spinning against the decal will take it right off and not hurt the finish. Couldn't believe how easy.

Keith Meatyard

Title: Decal removal
Post by: skiracer on January 27, 2011, 07:23:14 PM

Thanks guys! I too use to use the old fingernail scraping method, but it takes forever!! James

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
1979 KTM 250 GS (Project)
1981 KTM 250 (Project)

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