My car has ugly flag decals that look like they were painted on the side, after 6years I cant stand to look at them any more, whats the best way to get them off? The decals are already fading and the factory paint is showing its age so I wouldn't mind if it got messed up a little, but those decals have to go!
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A heat gun will make them let go. You can try a hair drier but it may not get them hot enough. Of course if they are clear coated over them you won't ever get them off.2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning
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and rubbing alcohol.....that wont hurt the clear coat..
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Yep, try a heat gun/hair dryer. I have heard that Goo Gone works pretty good although I have never personally used it. Google it find out where to buy. We use 3M General Adhesive Remover. It works great on anything except fresh paint.Greg W. in West Michigan
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I think Goo-Gone may have acetone in it- tough on fresh paint- another powerful solvent, if you have adhesive, is carb cleaner- usually xylene- again, not very good for paint- don't let it sit there very long-
+1 on the heat gun- another 'pro' tool is a rubber wheel in an air grinder- sort of like an eraser- the soft rubber is worn away without hurting the paint very much-2001 Z28 A4 - 160 deg t-stat, 3.42 gears, WS6 sway bars, rear springs and shocks, UMI SFC's, Torque Arm and STB, leather Firebird seats, Borla, SLP Y-pipe and lid, ZO6 cam and springs - 332 RWHP and 346 RWTQ, not bad for 'almost stock' - work in progress
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what about nail polish remover
1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
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It works but kinda slowly. It can't hurt to try.Originally posted by gimp19Greg W. in West Michigan
1992 Formula WS6-A/R Rims, Stock L05 swap, Former Abuse Victim
1983 Z28-Parts car- *Sold*
1984 Z28-305 HO Auto *Sold*
1986 Camaro-V-6 5Spd *Sold*
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Goo gone works really well for the adhesive on the decals. But more times then not, you'll be left with fresh paint under the decals which will show with the "faded" paint around it.2006 Saturn Ion Redline
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WD40...works like a charm.
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