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Removing Decals

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:02 pm
by Stephen12
Hi guys

New bongo owner here.

I'm trying to remove my decals as they are in bad shape and age the look of the vehicle. I'm having real issues getting them off. I've tried heat gun and toffee wheel and they are being a nightmare. Do you guys have any advice or suggestions?

This forum is great and I appreciate all the knowledgeable you guys have.

Thanks

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:40 pm
by Flanners
Could they be laquered onto your body panels?

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:24 pm
by Stephen12
Hi
Thanks for the reply.
That could quite possibly be the answer as they are proving to be a nightmare. Any suggestions on the best way to get them off?
Thanks

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:49 pm
by Flanners
In a word, well two...you can't.

Well you can but you risk severely damaging the paint and also the lacquer. Not sure which decals you are trying to remove? If you must a bodyshop will do it but it will cost £££'s as it will all need re-doing.

If you have to a craft knife around the edge of the decal and then try to peel it from the panel, then polish in and wax/or try and spray the lacquer back on....it won't look/match if you are a perfectionist.

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:53 pm
by Stephen12
Okay I'll give it a bit more work with the toffee wheel and heat gun and see how I get on. Think the process is just super time consuming.

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:39 pm
by Flanners
Be careful you don't lift/bubble the paint

Re: Removing Decals

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 6:56 pm
by Stephen12
Yeah I'll be extra careful. Thanks for the help.