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06-26-2009, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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Removing a decal
How difficult is it to remove a decal once it has been mounted and is dry on a painted surface?
I have a decal someone gave me and I would like to put it on my VS and live with it for awhile to see if I like it.
The decal is vinyl and goes on with water...
Thanks
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06-26-2009, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northwest
Posts: 79
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Decal Removal
Apply a bit of heat with a heat gun/hair dryer and peel. Only thing remaining will be the spot with no sun fading.
Cheers
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Frank M
RV8 500 Hrs Sold
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RV4 Refreshing engine
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06-27-2009, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hangar/home at Hicks Airfield (T67), Fort Worth, TX
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Decal Removal
WD-40 will dissolve any sticky residue left behind.
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Mike Reddick
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RV6A N167CW 1,900 HRS
Ft Worth, TX (T67)
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06-27-2009, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,208
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Use a hair dryer to soften the glue on the sticker. A heat gun would work, but if you're a tad careless, oops, ruined paint.
WD-40 or any of the citrus based cleaners will remove leftover adhesive residue.
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
2001 RV-6 N46KB
2019(?) RV-10
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06-27-2009, 05:38 PM
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fugio ergo sum
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Carlsbad, NM
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Speaking of decals
Now here is a thread hijack.
Went to a fly-in breakfast at Hobbs, NM this morning. There were a lot of RVs, mostly from Texas. I chatted with a couple that were on their very first cross-country flight after the test period. They are from Texas.
A buddy remarked that there was no "Republic of Texas," "Texas" or even a Lone Star sticker or decal anywhere in evidence on this aircraft. I asked them about that and they, without even acting ashamed, indicated they had no plans to add such a sticker.
The names are not given so as to protect the guilty!
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Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
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06-28-2009, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Saint Simons Island , GA
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it's obvious
They're transplants, if not they should be..
I'm from Texas, live in Georgia, but I'm a Texan always..
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Jerry "Widget" Morris
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Saint Simons Island, GA. KSSI
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06-28-2009, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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We carry a graphics adhesive remover that is safe to use, even on plexiglas. It removes all sorts of gooey stuff and even smells pleasant.
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06-28-2009, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huskerland, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by n5lp
Now here is a thread hijack.
Went to a fly-in breakfast at Hobbs, NM this morning. There were a lot of RVs, mostly from Texas. I chatted with a couple that were on their very first cross-country flight after the test period. They are from Texas.
A buddy remarked that there was no "Republic of Texas," "Texas" or even a Lone Star sticker or decal anywhere in evidence on this aircraft. I asked them about that and they, without even acting ashamed, indicated they had no plans to add such a sticker.
The names are not given so as to protect the guilty!
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Get a rope.
God bless Texas.
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RV-10 : In the hangar
RV-12 : Built and sold
RV-44 : 4 place helicopter on order. 
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06-29-2009, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 463
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great results with goo gone
I picked up some go-Gone from Home Depot. let it sit for a few minutes and stickers peel right off.
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RV-7 build in progress
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" Genius is persistence in disguise"
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06-29-2009, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,762
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Quote:
Originally Posted by n5lp
Now here is a thread hijack.
A buddy remarked that there was no "Republic of Texas," "Texas" or even a Lone Star sticker or decal anywhere in evidence on this aircraft. I asked them about that and they, without even acting ashamed, indicated they had no plans to add such a sticker.
The names are not given so as to protect the guilty!
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If you are referring to my "United States of Texas" decals, please refrain from calling it "Republic of Texas". These are 2 TOTALLY different insinuations. The "United States of Texas" is in NO WAY affiliated with the "Republic of Texas" organization who are somewhat radical in their philosophy.
BTW, The U.S. of Texas decals are not limited to Texans. I have sold them to people in several states including Alaska. I even sold one set to a guy from Australia at Sun-N-Fun.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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Last edited by Mel : 06-29-2009 at 10:56 AM.
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