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11-04-2015, 07:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Harper
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 8
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Removing Decals
Does anyone know how to safely remove a decal from the exterior without damaging the aluminum? I tried Airstream's process, didn't work at all. (WD40 & Slick 50. Lubricant)
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11-04-2015, 07:43 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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Is your trailer clearcoated, in good shape or failing, are you planning to strip it? Just need a little more info
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11-04-2015, 07:43 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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I use a hair dryer to warm up the annual registration sticker on my boat before I remove it. Have you tried removing it after it's been in the hot sun, then applying the WD40 and lube?
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Rich & Yvonne
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2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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11-04-2015, 08:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I use a heat gun on low, be sure to not get the tip too close or linger in one spot too long.
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11-04-2015, 09:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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3M Adhesive Eraser Wheel
Rich Luhr was successful last February in removing his large decals by using 3M Adhesive Eraser Wheel and following up with Goo Gone.
Read the details in his blog post, " Oh no, it's the UPS truck again."
And see his demonstration:
His video, "Removing adhesive decals from an Airstream travel trailer," can be viewed on the YouTube website:
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11-05-2015, 02:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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Auto paint stores carry a decal remover that works pretty well on MOST decals. Spray it on, wait for it to work, and peel the decals off.
Brevi tempore!
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11-05-2015, 05:51 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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I've used the eraser wheel that SilverGate is recommending and have tried at least 10 other methods. Go straight to the eraser wheel and save yourself a lot of time and frustration. Most auto body repair supply stores carry them.
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11-09-2015, 02:51 PM
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The Sign Lady
1969 23' Safari
1974 Argosy 22
1964 24' Tradewind
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 677
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