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scwebster Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2015-11-17 6:47 PM Subject: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 2128	How do you remove an old decal off a trailer?
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komet. Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2015-11-17 7:03 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 4121 Location: SE Louisiana	http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/3m-adhesive-eraser-wheel-3612/10... Fits into any drill. Once it is removed you will need something like mineral sprits to remove the glue.
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FriendswoodKat Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2015-11-17 7:22 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Location: Friendswood, Texas	A hair dryer on high heat setting. Hold it to the decal for about 30 seconds+ so that the decal glue is softened and should peel up easily.
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scwebster Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2015-11-17 7:40 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 2128	This thing has been on there prob 12 years or so. We tried WD 40. It comes off a little, but takes the paint with it :(. We are having a hard time getting it to peel.
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lexyy12 Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2015-11-17 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 2276 Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :)	Lemon essential oil! Saturate it, let it sit and it should peel right off!
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ACowgirlsLastRun Reg. Nov 2010	Posted 2015-11-17 7:50 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Elite Veteran Posts: 679 Location: KS	An eraser wheel works wonders or you can get a heat gun (make sure to always move the gun. Do NOT just hold it) and use a razor blade to peel it off. (Peel at an angle)
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scwebster Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2015-11-17 7:56 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 2128	komet. - 2015-11-17 7:03 PM http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/3m-adhesive-eraser-wheel-3612/10... Fits into any drill. Once it is removed you will need something like mineral sprits to remove the glue. Thank you! Going to try that.
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komet. Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2015-11-17 9:30 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Expert Posts: 4121 Location: SE Louisiana	scwebster - 2015-11-17 7:56 PM komet. - 2015-11-17 7:03 PM http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/3m-adhesive-eraser-wheel-3612/10... Fits into any drill. Once it is removed you will need something like mineral sprits to remove the glue. Thank you! Going to try that. A lot of auto-parts stores carry them.... I know NAPA and Autozone list them.
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sandygirl1 Reg. Mar 2007	Posted 2015-11-17 9:35 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Veteran Posts: 268	We had to do this a got some spray on stuff from a place that does vehicle decals. Sprays on and you let it sit and wipes the glue right off! We removed the decals first with heat gun but this stuff allowed us to just wipe off the stubborn glue. Can't remember what it was called but if you call a place I am sure they will know. Good luck!
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halter_ego Reg. Feb 2007	Posted 2015-11-17 9:35 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Elite Veteran Posts: 928 Location: Northern CA	Heat gun or acetone.
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BARRELHORSE USA Reg. Sep 2011	Posted 2015-11-18 2:47 AM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
	After removal ... you will still see the spot or lettering of the decal due to sun baking the paint differently ... To cover up the visible difference or shadow lettering ... you may have to put on another decal or paint several light coats over a larger section of the trailer to get it to blend in and not be noticeable ...
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Puddy Reg. Oct 2010	Posted 2015-11-22 12:17 AM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Elite Veteran Posts: 989	Kettle of boiling water. That is what I used for mine. Works like a charm. We do that in the autobody shop as well. Doesn't leave any glue. Boil the kettle, pour the water over the decal slowly and it will peel right off. You can also punch out plastic car bumpers like this too... they go back to shape really nice.
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FlyingHigh1454 Reg. Oct 2013	Posted 2015-11-22 9:34 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1131	We used the power washer to take the decal off the trailer my friend bought. It is a little faded in that spot, but that's just because it had been on there for a while. No paint went with it with the power washer.
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Runaway Reg. Jan 2008	Posted 2015-11-22 9:43 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Sorry I don't have any advice Posts: 1975 Location: Sunnyland Florida	A friend of mine said Goo Be Gone worked on her trailer.
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Cindy Hamilton Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-11-23 1:03 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
Friendly horse swapper Posts: 4122 Location: Buffalo, TX	We use a heat gun or hair dryer (very fast this way) and then clean up the residue with lighter fluid.
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-11-23 2:13 PM Subject: RE: Getting decals off horse trailer???
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	Cindy Hamilton - 2015-11-23 1:03 PM We use a heat gun or hair dryer (very fast this way) and then clean up the residue with lighter fluid.
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