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03-30-2015, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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That pesky decal glue!
I need everybodys feedback on the glue that hides in waiting under most RV Decals. Particularly the ones on fiberglass exterior walls. Laquer thinner seems to bond the exposed decal glue into the fiberglass wall itself- making it even harder to take up completly.
I know some you are rocket scientists...help!
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03-30-2015, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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"Shout"worked like magic on all the glue left under the labels on the counter top, fiberglass shower walls and Corian counter top.
George
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03-30-2015, 06:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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You mean Shout like the laundry shout?
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03-30-2015, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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Try lighter fluid and a rag.
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03-30-2015, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AIR-Quarius
You mean Shout like the laundry shout?
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Yes.
George
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03-30-2015, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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So far I have used Lacquer thinner and unleaded gas and 91 per cent rubbing alcohol. I will try the shout product tomorrow. Any more feed back out there?
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03-30-2015, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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I use Goof Off Professional Strength for the stubborn sticky residue. I've tried Lacquer Thinner, Lighter Fluid (Naptha), Mineral Spirits, Goo Gone, WD-40, etc, etc. Goof Off is by far the best. Nasty stuff but works like a champ!
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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03-30-2015, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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I have even tried Mayonnaise ...Maybe the Goof off will work too.
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03-30-2015, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AIR-Quarius
I have even tried Mayonnaise ...Maybe the Goof off will work too.
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Really. Try the Shout. I didn't believe it either.
George
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03-30-2015, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Thanks all. If Shout works - I will do a back flip. (of course you will not see me do that. But I will be ecstatic to say the least) -Thanks again. I will report back tomorrow.
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03-31-2015, 06:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Last question. There are three types of the Shout product - was there a certain one you used to do it?
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03-31-2015, 07:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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I think I steel wooled too hard, ouch! Now what?
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03-31-2015, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AIR-Quarius
Last question. There are three types of the Shout product - was there a certain one you used to do it?
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Sorry, didn't catch this one last night, and I am in the west.
Canadian "shout" I used just says"Triple Action". Can't see much else distinguishing on the label. Borrowed it from the laundry room.
George
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03-31-2015, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Forgot to add Spray Bottle.
George
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03-31-2015, 10:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Ashland
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 88
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Try WD40 - this actually has many uses, but one of the neatest is removing the glue gunk of labels.
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03-31-2015, 10:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
KW
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 996
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I used the WD40 on my last trailer to get off all of the decal glue after the decals dried up and fell off or shrivelled to nothing. I had to soak it with paper towels on the vertical surfaces so that it would "soak" in for a while. Then it was a lot of elbow grease since the glue was no longer sticky but dried. It did all eventually come off, but not without a lot of effort.
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03-31-2015, 11:01 AM
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New Member
2005 19' International CCD
Selbyville
, Delaware
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2
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Glue removal with heat gun
Warm the glue or decal with a heat gun like the ones used to remove paint. Pull gently on the decal and it will peel off with most of the glue. Wax the remaining glue with a cleaning paste wax to get it off. I removed decals from the airstream exterior, and every year remove stripes from fiberglass boats this way. It works best if the decal has not fallen apart because you can pull on it. It is more difficult if the decal has cracks.
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03-31-2015, 12:36 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Boise
, Idaho
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 6
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Removal of glue
We use finger nail polish remover and it works well. What do people use to remove bugs and road dirt while in the road? I like to do it am concerned if I use something like Simple Green or the like it will damage the clear coat of the Mercedez.
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03-31-2015, 05:17 PM
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#19
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1 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
1984 31' Sovereign
DICKSON
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 5
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3 m glue remover
Quote:
Originally Posted by AIR-Quarius
I need everybodys feedback on the glue that hides in waiting under most RV Decals. Particularly the ones on fiberglass exterior walls. Laquer thinner seems to bond the exposed decal glue into the fiberglass wall itself- making it even harder to take up completly.
I know some you are rocket scientists...help!
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If you go to an automotive paint supplier, you can get the 3M adhesive remover. Does a fantastic job. Make the glue just ball up when you rub it. I removed the stickers off a motorhome and the glue came off as easy as pulling off the stickers.
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03-31-2015, 06:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 29
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Goof Off and GooGone both work like champs. I removed dried tree sap with Goof Off. remember to wash it off when you're done.
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