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Removing Porsche Decal, Decal removal |
Mike1981 |
Aug 17 2017, 08:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Detroit MI Member No.: 17,663 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello
Hoping to get some advice on removing an older damaged PORSCHE decal on the bottom of my door and fenders What type of solvent-heat-scraper would you use? Thanks for any advice |
VegasRacer |
Aug 17 2017, 08:32 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,452 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
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jim_hoyland |
Aug 17 2017, 09:26 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
If Goof Off doesn't work out; talk to a window tinting shop. They may steam it off. I had considered doing this too.
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burton73 |
Aug 17 2017, 09:44 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,457 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
To get it started try a hair dryer not a high temp heat gun. 150 degrees not 212 degrees or more. Never a scraper inn less it is a softer polyethene If you have a paint job you want to keep.
Is the decal clear with white printed on? Getting the residual glue off with the Goof Off is good after you get he film off. Slow going on it. Take you time. Bob B |
Ed_Turbo |
Aug 17 2017, 10:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Use a heat gun and just warm it up. You can get the corner with your fingers and slowly peell it off. Careful when you rub out the adhesive. If you rub it hard enough (even with a terry towel) you can end up with fine scratches. A good way to prevent that is use a rubber razor blade and gently rub it out. Takes time so good luck.
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porschetub |
Aug 17 2017, 11:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Yep careful use of a heatgun and an orange or lemon based citrus cleaner will do a good job.
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Mike1981 |
Aug 18 2017, 08:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Detroit MI Member No.: 17,663 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the Advice everyone
I will pick up some goof off |
Mike1981 |
Aug 18 2017, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Detroit MI Member No.: 17,663 Region Association: Southern California |
To get it started try a hair dryer not a high temp heat gun. 150 degrees not 212 degrees or more. Never a scraper inn less it is a softer polyethene If you have a paint job you want to keep. Is the decal clear with white printed on? Getting the residual glue off with the Goof Off is good after you get he film off. Slow going on it. Take you time. Bob B Hello Bob Yes it appears to be clear with white Porsche lettering across it It is checked and part of it has peeled off I will apply heat from hair drier and goof off Thanks |
76-914 |
Aug 18 2017, 08:26 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,453 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't know about the Porsche decal but I tried Goof Off on a work van that I retired. DID NOT work worth a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . Heat gun is the way to go. Unless your blind you won't hurt the paint. HF has a digital one for < $20 with multiple heat levels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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burton73 |
Aug 18 2017, 09:22 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,457 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Clear material is most likely Mylar and it is impervious to almost solvents and that is why you have to get it off and then you can remove the adhesive that may still be on the paint. Not too hot to damage the paint as a high heat gun is a way to remove paint. Low heat will soften the adhesive.
That is the idea. Bob B |
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