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Old 01-22-2016, 08:27 AM   #1
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How to remove labels on the trailer without damage

I have about a half dozen labels near the door of the RV that can go bye-bye. The Texas sun has already curled a few and it just makes the trailer look bad.

How do you go about removing these labels without damaging the exterior?

And don't worry -- I'm not going to remove the important ones!
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Old 01-22-2016, 08:51 AM   #2
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Heat gun or hair dryer on the labels. Be careful not to overheat if using a heat gun. Goo Gone on any leftover adhesive.
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Old 01-22-2016, 08:56 AM   #3
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Heat gun or hair dryer on the labels. Be careful not to overheat if using a heat gun. Goo Gone on any leftover adhesive.
X2, I've used a hair dryer with good success.
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Old 01-22-2016, 11:37 AM   #4
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Doh! A hair dryer. Most bald guys, like me, normally don't think about those as an option.

Good suggestion. Thanks!!
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Old 01-22-2016, 12:12 PM   #5
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Peanut butter also works good at removing residual glue. I use it when I remove car dealership advertisements from the rear of my vehicles.
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Old 01-22-2016, 02:02 PM   #6
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I used a 3M Stripe Off Wheel. Attaches to your drill like a grinding wheel. Took of my entire front decal off in about 30-40 minutes.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Whee...e+eraser+wheel
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Old 01-22-2016, 02:04 PM   #7
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I'm not talking about the large mural or decals. I'm talking about the smaller labels near the entry door.

No grinding wheels!
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Old 01-22-2016, 03:39 PM   #8
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I took off all stickers on mine , I think I can remember what is the city water, etc. Did take of the decals for grey and black and put them on the actual handle. all stickers just peeled off . Used finger nail to start the peeling process. it was warm outside though.
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I'm not talking about the large mural or decals. I'm talking about the smaller labels near the entry door.

No grinding wheels!
It is not a "grinding wheel".

It's a special wheel used to remove ANY decal and not damage the surface.
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