Decal Removal and Replacement

I went through this same problem with my class A about three years ago.
The 3m stripper definitely worked the best for removal. And it removed most of the adhesive at the same time as the stripes.
I ended up spraying the new stripes back on with automotive paint. I used the outline left on the coach as my template.

It was a lot of work but definately worth it in the end.
Good luck

I was interested in this thread because we have the decals coming from Keystone for our Fuzion. They sent them gratis because ours have peeled so badly. I haven't tried removing the old ones but I'm not looking forward to it.

PCronin68 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
If the original decals are in decent shape, simply install the new ones directly over the old. Of course proper prep is important first.

Thats what I was thinking...much easier. Of course clean and prep first

DO NOT apply new decals over the old, when they fade the vinyl allows uv light through to break down the adhesive behind so you will eventually end up with ruined new decals. Remember the old saying "when it comes to finishing, 90% of the work is in the prep and you should completely remove the old worn out decals and adhesives and do it right the first time. Go buy a heat gun from harbour freight and some 3M™ Woodgrain and Stripe Adhesive Remover, a couple of cases of beer and some burgers then invite a few buddies over for a re-decaling party, you should be able to re-do your rig in an afternoon having one guy carefully taking off the vinyl with the heat gun then another removing the glue, after their done you should clearly see the outline of the old decal and using a spray bottle with soapy water working from the bottom up re-apply the decals and carefully squeeze out the air bubbles with a good quality plastic squeegee ( all these supplies should be at your local auto-body supply shop)take your time and have fun, your labour will be rewarded!

Red Green;
Remember, If it moves and it shouldn't, duck-tape,
if doesn't move and it should,WD40!!

donn0128 wrote:
If the original decals are in decent shape, simply install the new ones directly over the old. Of course proper prep is important first.

Thats what I was thinking...much easier. Of course clean and prep first

If your manufacturer is like most, the decals are only available for a few years then sold off to a RV surplus dealer. The folks at Damon told me in 2005 that the shelf life of the adhesive was as a rule about 4 years. Our '98 Intruder decals were long gone to the surplus guy. So the people in Elkhart, who proclaim to be the best in the country, were doing some work for us, had some "hand-cut by an expert" Never again, poor job of matching and they bubbled within a couple of weeks, and were told to come back next year so they could "fix it". Traded it three months later. Next time, if we ever need it done again, I'll opt for removal and air-brushed stripes.

If the original decals are in decent shape, simply install the new ones directly over the old. Of course proper prep is important first.

Moved to Tech Issues forum from DIY.

you need the 3m stripping wheel