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Old 05-10-2014, 11:41 AM
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thought I would ask if any Members can recommend the best way to get old decal off a air cleaner lid w/ out experimenting?

Have a freshly chromed lid and the decal is fraying and want to put a new one on
Old 05-10-2014, 11:52 AM
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Spray some 3M adesive remover and let that do all the hard work
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I recommend a heat gun and a plastic scraper...
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WD40, will loosen up the glue and sticker will come off with no damage.
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Break surface of the decal so that remover can penetrate. Then apply fav de-goo-er I use Mr Goo.
Nappa carries a few types
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I like Goof Off. Home Depot carries it

(always test it on a small spot first, all chemicals, to see if it discolors or damages)
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Try Goo Gone. No dangerous chemicals and smells good.
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Originally Posted by gschaerer
Try Goo Gone. No dangerous chemicals and smells good.
Tx to all who replied ....appreciate the opinions..I knew you guys had a way to do it

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Originally Posted by gschaerer
Try Goo Gone. No dangerous chemicals and smells good.
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Hair dryer and glass cleaner works for me. If that won't work try this: Spray it with Toilet Cleaner like Mr Muscle and then after 1 to 5 min. scrub it with cloth. It will remove the residue or the adhesive of the sticker from your chrome.

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