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Thread: Removing Decals
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04-15-2013, 07:28 PM #1Member
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Removing Decals
So Im upgrading my decals next week and need to remove the old ones. Anyone have any advice?
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04-15-2013, 07:51 PM #2Banned
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Definitely use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften up the adhesive.
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04-15-2013, 08:55 PM #3
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04-16-2013, 08:04 AM #4
+3 hair dryer to get the decal off... then some acetate to clean off the sticky residue...
2008 LSV 1100s 650IBS Reversible Pumps w\Timers
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04-16-2013, 10:54 AM #5
Get some spray on goof off and be prepared to take some time to get all the sticky off. I used a hair dryer though and probably should have found a heat gun.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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05-14-2013, 12:56 PM #6
i used a hair dryer and a plastic razor blade
2004 Outback Blue/white w/5.7 indmar 350, Direct Drive
Rockford fasgate cabins
Rockford fasgate 500w amp (cabin) and a kenwood HU (kmr700u)
Exile XM7's
Exile Harpoon
Exile ZLD
Polk 10in sub (2)
Polk P330 amp (subs)
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05-14-2013, 01:39 PM #7
Re: Removing Decals
M.E.K. is a great solvent you can find in the paint section of any store. Works great on gel coat. Just remember to put a good coat of wax on after you clean the residue, but before you put the new decals on.
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05-14-2013, 10:11 PM #8
Removing Decals
Depends on how much sun your boat has seen on the decals....
My 08 LSV was on a slip year round since new and the drivers side saw the sunrise every morning, other side never unless out of the slip...
I removed my decals couple weeks ago and the passenger side came off in one pull using a hair dryer and my fingernail. Took a total of 10 minutes, taking my time!!! I was excited!!! Went around to the drivers side.... 3 hours later I was only halfway done and my hands/fingers were toast!!! I sprayed goo gone on it and let it sit over night and finished it up the next day, which wasn't any easier... Just giving you a heads up if yours has seen a lot of sun!
Also I read acetone will eat the gel coat in the long run so maybe steer clear of that and if you have a local car store you may go buy a 3M adhesive removal wheel that attaches to a cordless drill to make the job a little faster if you decals have seen a lot of sun!!!2004 Outback Blue on White *Sold
2008 LSV Blue on White
EXILED with 6 SX65-M in cabin & 2 XM9s rockin the tower
2 Kicker ZX700.5 Amps powering the entire boat with 2 10" Subs under the dash
Krypt KMA4200 EQ under driver's side dash to control all the madness
Z5 Cargo Rack annnnnnnd She's NEKKKKED....
I'm no expert, I just read up on the Moomba Forum...
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05-14-2013, 10:15 PM #9
Removing Decals
2004 Outback Blue on White *Sold
2008 LSV Blue on White
EXILED with 6 SX65-M in cabin & 2 XM9s rockin the tower
2 Kicker ZX700.5 Amps powering the entire boat with 2 10" Subs under the dash
Krypt KMA4200 EQ under driver's side dash to control all the madness
Z5 Cargo Rack annnnnnnd She's NEKKKKED....
I'm no expert, I just read up on the Moomba Forum...
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05-14-2013, 10:43 PM #10
Yea, let's see some naked pics.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!