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What would be safe to use for removing this from fiberglass? Goo Gone?
Steve530
03-28-2005, 11:56 PM
I removed te vinyl dealer`s decal from my car by heating it gently with a hair dryer and scraping it off with a credit card.
Fiberglass is polystyrene if that helps. I don`t know if GooGone is safe on gel coat.
slinkygirl78
03-29-2005, 05:28 PM
i worked at a place that lettered cars and boats, and that`s just what i was going to say Steve530 :)
togwt
03-29-2005, 05:47 PM
Wurth Rubber Eraser Wheel (sorry I don`t have a link) safe on any paint/gel coat I used it on thus far
JonM
Speedwagon
03-29-2005, 09:02 PM
Definetaly heat it up, then peel them off. I remember when I found the miracle that is the heat gun. Then I said "wow, this is so easy!" Most of the time, if you heat up the adhesive before you pull the sticker/decal, the adhesive will follow the sticker/decal, with very little residue. This makes cleanup very easy. Just take your time, keeping it hot.
TW85 HHI
03-29-2005, 09:12 PM
Make it either an old credit card or one you do not use. I ruined my driver`s license a while back taking registration numbers off our jet skis.
Another option is a plastic putty knife. Like the others have said, use a heat gun.
2clean4u
03-29-2005, 10:19 PM
Use a hair dryer. Heat up the stickers/decals. They will peel right off. Just be carefull not to burn your fingers :up