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Decal Removal Instructions
| Suggested Removal Tools:
- Knife
- Razor Blade
- Putty Knife
- Cleaning Solvent
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Cold Pull Method
In many instances, it is merely a matter of picking or lift
ing an edge of an applied decal and pulling to
remove the entire decal. This can be achieved with the use of a fingernail, putty knife, knife, or razor
blade. Once an edge has been lifted, grasp the decal with your hand and pull the decal away from the
s
ubstrate. Minimizing the degree of the pull angle will reduce the potential for adhesive transfer
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typically
less than a 45° angle will meet this requirement. However, success can be achieved at greater than 45°
angles, but adhesive residue may be presen
t.
When the temperature is below 50° F (10° C) there may be instances where difficulty in removal is
encountered. Such difficulty could cause tearing of the decal to be removed or excessive adhesive
residue. When these situations arise, the Heat Method
(below) is recommended.
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Heat Method
With a weed burner, heat entire decal by holding heat source approximately 6 to 12 inches (15
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30cm)
away from surface. After heating entire decal for approximately 30
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60 seconds, loosen a corner of the
decal a
nd pull marking back slowly. A slow, steady pulling and lifting action at less than 90° angle will
usually prevent films from breaking and will remove most of the adhesive from the substrate. If decal
becomes hard to pull, stop, reheat decal, and proceed
with removal.
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