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md_procouple
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Dec 08, 2016

Decal Removal...

Hello Everyone, Need some hopefully some one can guide me with. I have removed all the graphics from our Montana due to their age and condition. (removed them with a Heat gun). Now have the problem, of removing the remaining adhesive. I called Keystone, the recommended using a citrus based remover, or Lacquer Remover, followed by Isopropyl Alcohol. Well I tried the Citrus remover initially, but it just smeared looking worse. I was thinking of using Acetone. I don't want to do any harm to the skin. I plan on replacing the decal type of graphics by painting them on with an air brush. Any ideas or help would be appreciated !!

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  • Isaac-1's avatar
    Isaac-1
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2016
    I had a similar problem removing old vinyl graphics from a 20 year old fiberglass boat, the best thing I found was Klean Strip adhesive remover, it is aggressive though will eat through thin rubber gloves in seconds, but nearly melts away old brittle vinyl graphics and most of the residue. (think hot knife through butter) It did not seem to harm the fiberglass clearcoat on my boat, but there was some visible shadow fading from where the graphics was located.
  • Cougarnewbie's avatar
    Cougarnewbie
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2016
    I used acetone on my cougar to get off old wax. Worked great. Just don't leave it on the paint. It will melt plastic.

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