Decal removal

[JerryP]

Started taking off the decals, Used a scraper, and heat gun to start, then the eraser wheel.
The decals have been painted over, so instead of just using the eraser, I heat gunned the decals off, and then used the eraser for the glue remaining.
The mandrel cost 2.50, and the erasers were 8.50 each, and I used one eraser for the side. I expect to need 3 total,
The erasers are not the 3m brand as they run 20+ bucks apiece.


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finished with the passenger side








This is the eraser wheel I used

[1990HR]

What are your plans? Do you plan to paint the entire RV?
I ask because I did the same thing with the 3M wheels. $180.00 in wheels I had it done LOL. I was hoping to remove decals and then buff the paint.
That won't happen. My HR's paint is just enamel not base/clear and was so thin it burned thru in under a second with 600 grit wet.
So now we are preping it for an entire paint job. My friend is an automotive painter so it's just going to cost me $1000.00.

If you do plan to paint the entire RV, it's your chance to fix all the little defects and change it to a more modern color if you wish.
FYI, repainting with enamel is half the price as doing it with base/clear. Hell, the clear is $200.00 a gallon alone.

[JerryP]

I do plan to repaint the entire RV.
I do not care for the original color, which is some sort of light tan.
Thinking along the lines of a white, or beige, with brown, silver, and black stripes. I will never put a decal on it after this 8-).
Going to paint it myself, I have a compressor, and paint gun, so I can do it myself.
Getting the decals off is just the beginning, I will still have a lot of work prepping, plus there are a couple of delam spots I need to do something with.

[Oz]

I'm sure you already have a plan for the delam, but for those who are unfamiliar with it:

Using "delam" in the search:

http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php/topic,5985.msg41468.html#msg41468
http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php/topic,6095.msg24002.html#msg24002


This one has a facebook link with lots of photos and excellent descriptions:  http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php/topic,8768.msg43196.html#msg43196If

   

[JerryP]

Got some primer on the Chieftain today, sanded some parts, heat gunned off some decals, and used the eraser wheel to get the decals, and hue residue off.
I have reached the conclusion that people who paint over decals are children of Satan, and inherently evil. i??
Those who paint 2 or more coats of paint are probably Satan.

The heat gun, and eraser wheels are a life saver for this stuff.

Right now I am thinking silver hammered finish as a based color, and using copper, black, maybe some gold as stripes, and a charcoal as the base for the lower storage area.

[Oz]

That's funny in a way only vintage RVers can understand.  Similar sentiments have been shared by many in regard to dash wiring, roof "repairs", plumbing "modifications", etc.

[JerryP]

A day of sanding and body filler, decals all gone, gouges, dings, scratches, and such filled, sanded, and primed.
Getting there, still a ways to go before the real paint gets put on, but I am more than halfway there.

[joanfenn]

Looking good

[JerryP]

Looking good

If you saw it before the primer you would not be saying that. little spots of lime green filler in all the scratches, and gouges, other high low areas of various colors, I could not take a picture of it, because it sort of scared me to look at that mess.

That said, I think I got the hang of using the foam roller, and not getting any roller marks,
light coats, and roll it to death.

[1990HR]

I was just going to ask why you didn't remove all the lights, mirrors etc then read that you used a paint roller.
You said you had a paint gun. Wouldn't spraying it be faster, easier and a better finish? You have to tape windows off and stuff but after that it's fast.

[JerryP]

I will spray the final paint on.
Right now I am putting primer on, and if I find anything that needs addressing, I will take care of it, and then re-prime the spot again.
It is also windy this week, so spraying would be a mess.
As for the lights, and mirrors, I will take them off, and work each area individually.
I have a couple of minor delamed areas I want to fiddle with a little.
Once i do the real paint, I will mask it off, and spray it.

[Oz]

Coming along nicely.  With the time, patience, and skills you're putting into it, it will look super when you're done!