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Title: Removing vinyl decal Post by: W4WSZ on August 04, 2018, 06:58:44 PM I just became the owner of an additional amp. The previous owner put one of the MARS decals on the front panel. Anyone have a suggestion for removing same without damaging the panel ? It does not want to peel off. This is a vinyl decal.
Welcome your ideas Thanks, Bob,W4WSZ Title: Re: Removing vinyl decal Post by: W1RKW on August 05, 2018, 07:57:54 AM if the panel is made of metal and not plastic, try a hand held hair dryer. the hair dryer should soften the decal adhesive and vinyl enough to make it easy to peel. I use this method for removing mailing labels and packing tape on boxes I want to reuse for shipping stuff to prevent removal of any of the box material.
If you have any remaining adhesive, you can continue to use the hair dryer and a rag to remove. Isopropyl alcohol is an alternative for the adhesive too. Try it first on an inconspicuous area to see if the paint will stand up to the alcohol. Title: Re: Removing vinyl decal Post by: WBear2GCR on August 08, 2018, 09:24:25 PM Yep, the judicious slow heat usually works... Title: Re: Removing vinyl decal Post by: W4WSZ on August 09, 2018, 08:41:39 AM Thanks for the tip.................worked like a charm AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
73, Bob,W4WSZ |