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Replacing Decals

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:57 am
by Fufo
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!

Thanks
David
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Re: Replacing Decals

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:42 am
by Jordi
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.

Re: Replacing Decals

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:13 pm
by donkeychomp
What Jordi says. But use a plastic scraper or you'll ruin the paint.

Re: Replacing Decals

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:08 pm
by ROBBIE
Agree with Jodi, but also recommend sticky stuff remover, great stuff for getting sticky residue off

Re: Replacing Decals

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:09 pm
by Fufo
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?

Cheers

Re: Replacing Decals

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:17 pm
by Jordi
I would think any of the many vinyl sticker/ car wrapping places could match the originals for you.