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What stuff do you use to take the TRD decal off the bed that will not scratch?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by 09 tacomaa, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    09 tacomaa

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    Lookin for something that is safe to use on the paint
     
  2. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    Wd40
     
  3. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    I have heard great things about GooGone. They sell it at most home improvement places. If that doesn't work lighter fluid matches and steel wool should finish things up lol.
     
  4. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM
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    RPain

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    what I did was I used a hair dryer on it to melt the adhesive then slowly peeled the decal off. Then for the stuff left over I used goo gone and it got it all
     
  5. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    i just used a heat gun and all the glue was gone with the sticker so i didnt have to worry about it :D but ive heard good stuff about goo gone, but i highly recommend using a heat gun or hair dryer to get most of the glue off along with the sticker
     
  6. Apr 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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    TacoDawgfan

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    I did this with the body side moldings on my Ram which had feded and were an eyesore. Worked good, couldn't tell a difference after but it took a lot of time and elbow grease.
     
  7. Apr 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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  8. Apr 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    achirdo

    achirdo I Weld!

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    wd40 has aalways done wonders for getting sticky stuff off for me
     
  9. Apr 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    BulletToothTony

    BulletToothTony You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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    goo gone FTMFW
     
  10. Apr 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    Worked like a charm for me when I tried it!
     
  11. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:44 AM
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    make sure you dont use too much force when getting the goop off that is left from the sticker, or else you will scratch the f**k out of your paint.

    i recommend goo gone and a microfiber cloth once you get the label off... and a good coat of wax afterwards
     
  12. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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    This is exactly what I did to get the stickers off my motorcycle. Just take your time and it will work GREAT!
     
  13. Apr 22, 2011 at 4:50 AM
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    angrysam

    angrysam Huh?

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    I used:

    1. Heat gun on low
    2. Pull decal off
    3. Rubber eraser wheel
    4. Clay bar
    5. Swirl mark remover
    6. Coat of wax.
     
  14. Apr 22, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    NOT GOOF-OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  15. Apr 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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    leveltwo

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    goof off will strip the clear coat
     
  16. Apr 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    This ^^^^
     
  17. Apr 25, 2011 at 4:08 AM
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    I tested both Goo Gone and WD40 when I removed my decals and WD40 seemed to work a little better for me.
     
  18. May 2, 2011 at 6:57 AM
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    I haven't done it personally but I hear pressure washers work great!! If not googone
     
  19. May 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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    Sunshine and a medical adhesive remover pad. After a wash, claybar, and wax, there was no sign of the sticker.
     
  20. May 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    Superx2

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    id try it on my brand new truck, car wash pressure washer, worked good on my last truck! :cheers:
     

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