decal removal

dad07 said:
Dave can you pm me a link to this ?
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Sorry guys I went to bed after posting this.
B&B Tennessee said:
:iagree: Can I get a link as well?!??!
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Just copy and paste the text that I typed under the picture of it into your google search bar and you will get their site plus a few PDFs with some good info on it.

Kristopher1129 said:
here's a video on their website. Thing is hardcore, ha. I want it bad!

MBX Video - Montipower
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I want it bad too. I find that most good local auto paint supply businesses carry an electric and air powered version of this tool. Dynabrade has an air powered version of it too.
 
tuscarora dave said:
I want it bad too. I find that most good local auto paint supply businesses carry an electric and air powered version of this tool. Dynabrade has an air powered version of it too.
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I'll probably pick one up in the spring. I'll try and find a used one. I feel like there probably is a different model somewhere for less money. Cause that one in the video is like a grinder. All I really want is that eraser attachment.
 
tuscarora dave said:
I've been looking into getting one of these decal removing tools.

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MontiPower MBX Vinyl Zapper
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This thing looks like it can do real damage to the car, how safe is this?
 
slickooz said:
Can I use a hair blow drier to remove the decals off my car with floss?
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I use fishin line to remove emblems, As far as using floss on decals??? Sounds like a hassle IMO

slickooz said:
This thing looks like it can do real damage to the car, how safe is this?
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They work great as long as the pinstripes aren't brittle, if they are (brittle) this tool is useless IMO
 
Flash Gordon said:
I use fishin line to remove emblems, As far as using floss on decals??? Sounds like a hassle IMO
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Yeah, floss isn't great for it. It does work sometimes. But fishing line is much stronger, and works a lot better. :iagree:
 
Nice video, and great tool. But, I felt like I should have been wearing a Miami Vice shirt with that music.LOL
When I was in the Navy, in Sicily, 3M came to our squadron with their new grinding/sanding wheel products. They were shaped like the fingers on the grinding wheels in the video but they were mad of a special plastic resin material that if it touched your skin would not hurt you. The only way they "would break" is if you ran them backwards. They were pretty cool but I don't think the Navy ever used them past the test kits. I was thinking about them the other day when I saw this thread post and wondering if 3M has that product available anymore or something similar now. If so I am sure they have a wheel that will safely remove decals without damaging the finish. When I first saw them back (somewhere around 2001-2003?) they had a full selection of wheels with different grits for different surfaces. The really nice thing was that they were they contained now elements that would contaminate metal like traditional grinding wheels.
 
I've removed lots of stickers using my steamer. Works great and is safe for pretty much all surfaces. Usually follow up with a little "Goof-Off". I let my clients know that I remove Pro "Obama" bumper stickers for free.....Im the MAN
 
Midnight1700 said:
I've removed lots of stickers using my steamer. Works great and is safe for pretty much all surfaces. Usually follow up with a little "Goof-Off". I let my clients know that I remove Pro "Obama" bumper stickers for free.....Im the MAN
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I was wondering about using a steamer for decals - does it take them off easily?

If this tool eliminates having to use any chemicals it would be a huge plus for me - Im doing my best to get to the point of using as little chemicals as possible (which is why I am purchasing a steamer). Tired of breathing in these chemicals for years!:eek:
 
B&B Tennessee said:
I was wondering about using a steamer for decals - does it take them off easily?

If this tool eliminates having to use any chemicals it would be a huge plus for me - Im doing my best to get to the point of using as little chemicals as possible (which is why I am purchasing a steamer). Tired of breathing in these chemicals for years!:eek:
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It doesn't do any good for the chemical portion of the decal removal IMO. You still need chemicals to remove the adhesive. Steamer is good to soften the decals though. Makes it easier to pull them off...but, so does the heat gun. :dunno:

I will say this though. It may have just been a coincidence. But, I think the steamer left less adhesive behind. Cuts down the chemical portion in that respect I guess. :dblthumb2:
 
I removed one on the new Ford. There was a lot of residue. I tried Megs Body Solvent with No Joy. Before going to get 3M Adhesive Remover, I decided to try an AIO. I tried DG 105 and it was gone in a minute. Joy! Saved the coin for 3M which I would seldom use again.
 
if you talk to a shop that sells the vinyl for doing signs they have a citrus based cleaner for removing the old glue. i have used it after removing old signs on trucks and it worked good and smelled not to bad.
 
Old Tiger said:
I removed one on the new Ford. There was a lot of residue. I tried Megs Body Solvent with No Joy. Before going to get 3M Adhesive Remover, I decided to try an AIO. I tried DG 105 and it was gone in a minute. Joy! Saved the coin for 3M which I would seldom use again.
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I find that Poorboy's Polish with Sealant works well for removing adhesive too.:xyxthumbs:
 
SOMETIMES (caps on purpose) WD-40 will remove the glue residue. Not a fast process at all, but at least some of the 'nasty chemical' stuff is avoided.

Bill
 
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