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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Default Help removing rubicon decals

Im replacing Rubicon decals with new ones.
Whats the best chemical to remove glue that wont hurt paint?
Any tips for installation? What can i use to help new decal placement?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Possibly goo gone. Should be fine on the paint since its basically all natural.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Goo gone will take longer than my stand by decal removal solution. Shit, everyone says use goo gone. I have been a decal installer for over 7 years and I use Ronsol lighter fluid. The kind for zippo type lighters. It breaks down the glue under the decal and will NOT harm your paint. IT WILL NOT HARM YOUR PAINT! I promise!

Let it sit a bit and then heat the decal using a hair dryer on low heat. Once you have all the glue off and decal use some soap and water to clean off the paint before applying the new decals.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Blow dryer, heat and peel then take wd40 on a rag to take the rest of the adhesive off this how i took the x off the sides. Takes about 30 min to do easy just take your time peeling the decals
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Wd40 leaves an oily residue and is very hard to neutralize after removing the decals. Trust me, lighter fluid
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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2nd heat gun and 3m adhesive remover and never use a razorblade ever.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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I'll agree on that one, it's the same as lighter fluid basically! Just more expensive product
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HELLBENDER-JK
Goo gone will take longer than my stand by decal removal solution. Shit, everyone says use goo gone. I have been a decal installer for over 7 years and I use Ronsol lighter fluid. The kind for zippo type lighters. It breaks down the glue under the decal and will NOT harm your paint. IT WILL NOT HARM YOUR PAINT! I promise!

Let it sit a bit and then heat the decal using a hair dryer on low heat. Once you have all the glue off and decal use some soap and water to clean off the paint before applying the new decals.
same for the JEEP logo on the grill?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
same for the JEEP logo on the grill?
Use dental floss on that and then lighter fluid to soften and break down the glue. Do not use fishing line
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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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simple green will work, I've used it on mine, may have to spray a couple of times but it works, use a micro fiber towel if you have one

heat as others have mentioned works
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