decal removal

[fourwheels0 191]

whats the best way to remove old decals?.

like the big ones on the hood of a c-160.

heat?

sanding?

[rmaynard 14,945]

It all depends on what you plan to do the hood after you get the decal off. If I am going to bead blast the hood, I use a propane torch to heat the decal, and a putty knife to scrape it off. If I am trying to avoid damage to the paint, I use a hair dryer and a plastic scraper.

Any residual glue can be softened and removed with mineral spirits.

[squonk 39,121]

One of those eraser wheels that auto parts stores work great and don't damage the paint.

[shorts 182]

Ez off oven cleaner and a plastic scraper or you can spend the big bucks at the auto paint store and buy the right stuff.

[fourwheels0 191]

well after a little elbow grease i think i'll leave the decals as they are and just paint around them. this is just gonna be a working horse so no need for new decals. thanks for the tips though.