TiredBirds Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 So in preparation for the new sponsor sheet (doesn't really bother me) we need to remove all the old stickers.... besides using a heat gun, does anybody have any tricks? Especially for the left over adhesive that will surely be a PITA???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmith2424 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, TiredBirds said: So in preparation for the new sponsor sheet (doesn't really bother me) we need to remove all the old stickers.... besides using a heat gun, does anybody have any tricks? Especially for the left over adhesive that will surely be a PITA???? If its plastic type decals a razor blade or just pulling them off by hand should work. If that are paper ones you made need to use chemicals to remove them after you get as much of the paper off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremsen Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Best stuff I've found for the residue is 3M adhesive remover, 08984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espog Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Wd-40, goo gone, or brake clean. Careful with brake cleaner will take everything off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krackerx Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Second on wd40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, krackerx said: Second on wd40 I've never had luck w/ WD...just smears the mess around. Have you all started the removal yet? I'm guessing we have 20-24 to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 The Turtle Wax Sticker Removal stuff works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Doc said: The Turtle Wax Sticker Removal stuff works great. This is what I have had good luck with. Also great for removing tire rubber. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, mhr650 said: This is what I have had good luck with. Also great for removing tire rubber. do you use that prior to or after removing the decal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, TiredBirds said: do you use that prior to or after removing the decal? Both. Peel a little of the sticker back and let it soak in with the help of gravity, wait a few minutes, and then peel away. After it's gone the remover can be used to get the residual glue off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u-turn Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I use Goof Off to remove leftover adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Heat gun on low. Then something like the turtle wax product or bug and tar remover has worked well for me on the left over goo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logdog Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 We have had excellent luck using a $15 handheld laundry steamer for all sorts of sticker/window tint/tuxedo wrinkle removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Wee Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Always go with the denim 2x before placing stickers. Peel the backing and stick it to your thigh twice on your britches and they always peel off effortless if they fall off during the race thats a bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Logdog said: We have had excellent luck using a $15 handheld laundry steamer for all sorts of sticker/window tint/tuxedo wrinkle removal. I have one of those.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVA Graphics & Wraps Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 While I was at Sonoma, I heard Mike tell folks that they did not have to take of every other decal, or old sponsor decals. He also said that everyone must however, put the new sponsor panel under the a-pillar/mirror area as that is what the sponsors on said banner approved/agreed on. And I saw several Miatas separate the panels into separate sticker to fit the real estate available on their car. I am not a creator/interpreter/enforcer of the rules, just sharing my observations made in two races this year with the new decal packages. It's also worth noting that I observed on two separate occasions, cars that had not applied the new decals being made to do so. One was on pit lane at RA, I watched it right in front of me as we waited to go out for the parade laps at the start of the race and the team hastily applied the decals just as cars started out on track. The second was at Sonoma, where I saw a car brought back in to apply the decals after the race had started, and the car was a bit damp at that point. Both of those teams seemed somewhat stressed applying the decals on pit road, so I would highly recommend that everyone gets the new stuff on before heading out to start a race. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, RVA Graphics & Wraps said: While I was at Sonoma, I heard Mike tell folks that they did not have to take of every other decal, or old sponsor decals. He also said that everyone must however, put the new sponsor panel under the a-pillar/mirror area as that is what the sponsors on said banner approved/agreed on. And I saw several Miatas separate the panels into separate sticker to fit the real estate available on their car. I am not a creator/interpreter/enforcer of the rules, just sharing my observations made in two races this year with the new decal packages. It's also worth noting that I observed on two separate occasions, cars that had not applied the new decals being made to do so. One was on pit lane at RA, I watched it right in front of me as we waited to go out for the parade laps at the start of the race and the team hastily applied the decals just as cars started out on track. The second was at Sonoma, where I saw a car brought back in to apply the decals after the race had started, and the car was a bit damp at that point. Both of those teams seemed somewhat stressed applying the decals on pit road, so I would highly recommend that everyone gets the new stuff on before heading out to start a race. Thanks for the info, If somebody isn't helping finance, they don't get a spot on the car. Since our car is white, the panel should work fine...and we should have plenty of room in front of the number panel. If somebody wants to send me the panels I will gladly hang them before we even get to the track. I'll even pay the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVA Graphics & Wraps Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 You can order everything today from our website and pay only shipping. That way you can take your time and have everything ready to go before you get to the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 1 hour ago, RVA Graphics & Wraps said: You can order everything today from our website and pay only shipping. That way you can take your time and have everything ready to go before you get to the track. I only need the sponsor decals...do you have the part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVA Graphics & Wraps Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Do you have the window banner and rear decals already? These are all no charge, just cost of shipping, which is the same if you get the sponsor panels only, or the window banner, number panel patches and rear class sticker as well. Link to the site to order: https://www.rvagfxstore.com/collections/frontpage/products/sponsor-decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 got them....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostmint Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Most of the stickers have just peeled off. There have been a few that left the glue or glue/paper behind. I have some PPG DX-440 wax and grease remover that does well taking off that junk. I've had it a long time have no idea if u can even still buy it. I splurged on shipping for the decal kit. It's on the car and looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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