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Old 05-14-2012
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Remove the applique?
What is the best way to remove the adhesive applique stripes. I plan to buff out the black paint but need to strip the blue wavy things.

I have some goof-off but that works best in the adhesive.

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hair dryer, heat, peel. goof off to clean the residue.
 
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I like using a 3M Eraser Wheel...best product ever for removing stickers or pinstrips. No way you can jack your paint up by using one.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Wheel-07498-Hardware/dp/B00063VT0G http://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Wheel-07498-Hardware/dp/B00063VT0G
 
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I have one of those wheels around here somewhere.
 
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I just finished taking all the decals off an old delivery truck this weekend... heat gun worked great! As for the leftover adhesive I just used WD-40.
 
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Heat Gun set to low...then follow up with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner followed by a "finishing rubbing compound" such as 3M Finnese-IT , then wax as normal.
 
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