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Replacing Decals

Post by Fufo » Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:57 am

Hello

I have to do some bodywork on my 1983 SJ410 (see pic), and that includes replacing some original halftone decals. Is there a good way to do this?
Any hints gratefully received!

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Re: Replacing Decals

Post by Jordi » Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:42 am

The decals are a nightmare to get off.

Hair dryer / heat gun, try and warm the glue up and peel off with a sharp scraper.
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Re: Replacing Decals

Post by donkeychomp » Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:13 pm

What Jordi says. But use a plastic scraper or you'll ruin the paint.
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Re: Replacing Decals

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:08 pm

Agree with Jodi, but also recommend sticky stuff remover, great stuff for getting sticky residue off
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Re: Replacing Decals

Post by Fufo » Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:09 pm

Thanks for your replies - much appreciated.
I'm thinking I might be better off trying to match the missing two. They are a bit tricky as they are part transparent. Don't imagine originals are still available. Anyone with any experience of this?

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Re: Replacing Decals

Post by Jordi » Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:17 pm

I would think any of the many vinyl sticker/ car wrapping places could match the originals for you.
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