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Offline franknsr

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Horn Decal
« on: November 22, 2017, 05:32:36 PM »
Not sure why the topic was moved, but I have successfully removed sticky backed decals by using a heat gun. That said they usually don't look 100% ok when I reuse them. Maybe that was the point of moving the post...? probably need to be replaced. ;-)

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Re: Horn Decal
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2017, 07:43:33 PM »
I always use Lauquer
 thinner to dissolve adhesive

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Re: Horn Decal
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2017, 01:35:00 AM »
If that is a metallic decal like the air cleaner, I've had good luck with heat from the backside and a piece of good dental floss. The floss will cut right through the foam and adhesive and get it off without damage. That was a trick I learned with automotive emblems.

Going back on is the same. Any auto paint store and even some regular auto parts stores carry the good 3M auto trim foam tape. I've even seen it in the Walmart automotive section. Carefully pick the old foam off the emblem, reline it with fresh tape and when you're ready to install, peel the backing and press in place. 
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Re: Horn Decal
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2017, 07:12:08 AM »
Being pretty much computer illiterate.....
Somehow... Lots of folks "lock" there topic.
I'm not sure how they do that, but it prevents any additional posts..
His original post is still listed here, but locked
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