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monaroq
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Decals

Post by monaroq » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:10 pm

Hey all,

Im wanting to remove the decals I have and fit new ones, they include everything except the bonnet bird but does have striping. Whats the easiest way to remove them without "Further" damaging the paintwork.

Also I need someone to fit mine, any idea on what it would cost to fit them including a turbo hood bird and striping. Cant remember how much it cost last time??

Thanks in advance, hoping to have it done next week before Wheels if possible, feel weird bringing a "naked" TA. The other benefit is the decals may help hold her together :shhh: **Lots of work planned**

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Re: Decals

Post by Mikey V8 » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:37 pm

Ive done all the striping and the birds on both my SE cars, it takes patience but very rewarding! As for removing, heat them up first and they should come off quite easy :thumb:
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Re: Decals

Post by SUPERCHARGEDGTA » Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:40 pm

hot air gun (gently) then you can buy cans of cleaner intended to remove decal adhesive

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Re: Decals

Post by monaroq » Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:26 pm

Since moving back I dont have tools like a hot air gun..hence my question. Doing things like decals without said tools or a garage can be a risky business

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Re: Decals

Post by SUPERCHARGEDGTA » Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:05 pm

use a hair drier (probably safer anyway)

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Re: Decals

Post by monaroq » Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:26 am

SUPERCHARGEDGTA wrote:use a hair drier (probably safer anyway)
I was thinking about that, so I heat them up then what do I use to remove the decals? Someone has already damaged the paint where half of a trans am was removed before i bought it.

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Re: Decals

Post by Mikey V8 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:51 pm

Once you've heated them up you should be able to get your finger nail underneath and start to lift them quite easily
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Re: Decals

Post by SUPERCHARGEDGTA » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:46 pm

then just peel them off
take your time and they should come off ok

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