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winston

 

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Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2021 1:23 pm    
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I was cleaning my emmons with polish and ran it across the decal on the pedal bar and removed the emmons ink. The backing was left intact and I don't know the best way to get it off. I don't think it will just peel off and I can't try to scrape it of in fear of scratching the pedal bar. I thought about using a heat gun to loosen the glue on the decal. Does anyone know the best way to get it off. I bought a new decal from Jerry Roller about 2 weeks before he died. thanks Winston May
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George Kimery

 

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Limestone, TN, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2021 2:55 pm     Removing decal from pedal bar
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I used a heat gun to remove the decal and Goo Gone to remove the remaining gum, then polished it on my polishing machine.
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Mike Ritchie


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Florida, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2021 3:25 pm    
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I second the heat and Goo Gone, you can also buy plastic razor blades which will help you keep from scratching if needed.
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Ken Mizell


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Lakeland, Florida, 33809, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2021 3:49 pm    
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After heating it up and pealing it off, you can try wiping off the sticky stuff with WD-40. I do that frequently on various surfaces with no problem.
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Derek Puckett


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Cookeville Tn
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2021 7:59 pm    
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They make a rubber eraser you can install on a drill. You will still have to remove the residue, some denatured alcohol should take care of the rest.
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Bill Ford


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Graniteville SC Aiken
Post  Posted 4 Jan 2021 7:17 am    
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heat gun to remove the decal and Goo Gone to remove the remaining gum...WD40 will leave a residue.

Do not use WD40 anywhere on a PSG...JMHO!!!!
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Paul Redmond

 

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Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2021 7:46 pm    
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Usually lacquer thinner will lift most decals.
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Richard Stoops

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jan 2021 4:56 am     removing decal
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Actually a heat gun will do a great job of softening the adhesive and the decal can be peeled right off. for the adhesive. WD40 works great and it's something most people have on the shelf.
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Richard Stoops

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jan 2021 4:57 am     decal
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Oops, I meant to say WD40 works great for removing the adhesive.
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Jerry Van Hoose


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Wears Valley, Tennessee
Post  Posted 20 Jan 2021 6:15 am    
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Liberally soak a small sheet of paper towel with Goo Gone and place over decal or sticker, let remain there for 30 to 45 minutes then, wipe off residue.
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Larry Allen


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Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 20 Jan 2021 11:39 am    
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Napa for one sells this...great stuff Smile

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