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How to remove factory applied decals?

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How to remove factory applied decals?
Posted by darrel480 on Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:03 PM

What is the best way to remove factory applied decals without damaging the paint?

Thanks

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Posted by maxman on Sunday, October 14, 2018 1:09 PM

So far as I know, most (all) contemporary factory applied decoration is done with pad printing, not decals.  If you search this forum you'll come up with many different ideas/opinions on how to remove this decoration, all of which entailing some risk of damaging the base paint layer.

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