Decal and caulking removal

[Kblock108]

I talked with some pros on decal removal and many suggested a 3m eraser wheel. It's designed to remove pin stripes, decals and adhesives. Anyone ever use one to remove caulking ? Seems like it would work on getting most off...

 

[JohnDar]

To remove the caulk from the vertical areas, I just use a plastic putty knife. For the roof caulk, just clean it and caulk over it with the self-leveling caulk. Not recommended to remove it first.

 

[Birchwood]

I agree with JohnDar on removing caulking.As for decals it would take you many hours to remove RV decals with a 3M eraser.I have removed many decals from my Landmark with a heat gun and finger nails.

 

[olcoon]

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To remove the caulk from the vertical areas, I just use a plastic putty knife. For the roof caulk, just clean it and caulk over it with the self-leveling caulk. Not recommended to remove it first.​

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I agree with John about the caulking on the roof. At a seminar in Goshen in 2011, that's what I was told by a rep from Dicor who put on the seminar.

 

[JohnDar]

The only "extra" thing I did when recaulking the roof seams was to lightly trowel the new caulk with a plastic putty knife. Made it look real neat and purdy.

 

[Kblock108]

Dang it…I thought I had a good idea!

 

[travlingman]

For the decals I used my wifes blow dryer and then Goo b Gone to get the residual glue left behind.

 

[jmgratz]

When I had to remove and replace some decals on our previous Landmark I tried everything before finding a product called ' Vinyl Off'. I had to order it online but it worked great. Later I found a product at Home Depot which is an Orange room deodorizer and it worked great. It was still a pita to do it. If I had to do it again I would pay someone.

 

[happykraut]

The Orange Room Deodorizer from Home Depot worked good for me, but would not work on the decal on the fenders.

 

[TXTiger]

I have used a blow dryer also and just peel off the decal when it is warm/hot enough. Be careful with the Goo B Gone, it may remove the paint. Test it on a small area before you try using it.

For the decals I used my wifes blow dryer and then Goo b Gone to get the residual glue left behind.