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Decal Removal Issue

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So I was able to remove the other decals but this one. Any recommendation how I can remove this. Looks like for some reason they added glue or something
 


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Use goo gone. That stuff has always worked great for me to remove left over sticker residue. If that doesn't work, get a steamer, thatll loosen up the glue
I guess I'll try that because I tried goo gone and nothing. Steamer the same as a hot gun or no?
 


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Goof Off, you're not going to need much to remove the glue. But I would suggest a plastic razor blade be used when applying the goof off until you get to bare finish. I've done this several times on the van as I'm prone to debadging things..
 


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I guess I'll try that because I tried goo gone and nothing. Steamer the same as a hot gun or no?
Steamer and hot gun are different. Both can work, but the steamer will have the extra effect of water, which make me helpful in loosening up the old residue
 


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eraser wheel has worked for me. and it has worked on some other parts of my car. maybe it pulls some clear coat but i don't know. if anyone has thoughts, please reply to me :p
 


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I won't put any decals on my car again. I removed one and the imprint was left on the paint because the car was always out in the sun. No glue but the imprint of what was on the decal!
 


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I won't put any decals on my car again. I removed one and the imprint was left on the paint because the car was always out in the sun. No glue but the imprint of what was on the decal!
That's not really an imprint. It was protection of the paint from the sun by the decal.
 


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Sort of. But that is how it happens. Under the decal the paint is exactly as it was when the decal was placed there. All the paint around it was exposed to the elements and dulls and fades. When you take the decal off you can see the original color and gloss. On fiberglass boats and vehicles where the decal was there a really long time you can even feel a dropoff between the decal-protected surface and the surrounding area that eroded.
 


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In my case, the surface and colour underneath is the exact same as the paint that surrounded the decal. That's why it's going to take a long session with ColourBack or wet and dry to get rid of the imprint.
 


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You may not have actually gotten all the adhesive off. There is often a ridge of hardened, dried adhesive at the edge of the decal which is very difficult to remove. There can even be dirt that got embedded at the edge of the decal that combines with the adhesive to make a sort of concrete. To remove it you have to use your chemical, usually a citrus solvent and try to keep it wet with the glue solvent for a while, like 15 minutes (using a paper towel wetted with the solvent held over the area) to soften the ridge, and then use a plastic tool like a vinyl squeegee or a plastic razor blade (be very careful with the razor blade) to scrape away the ridge of hardened adhesive. This can also be necessary if a decal has been removed but the adhesive not removed immediately.
 


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Thanks for the advice but that's not the problem. I had a FiestaST decal and it's left that imprint in/on the paint after it was removed. The other side is clean because it wasn't parked in the sun as often as the driver's side. Hope this clarifies the problem.
 


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