Decal removal
 

What is the best way to remove the old decals and adhesive from the side panels on an 1862?

Heat gun to get the decals off and rubbing alcohal to remove the adhesive, its a slow process but it won't damage the paint.

Until I bought a remover tool I used a heat gun or hair dryer then cleaned it up with Glue remover or lacquer thinner. This is on metal bodies not plastic. I would think the same would work on the plastic but not use too much heat.

me too....:ThumbsUp:

The glue remover we used was a 3m product sold at NAPA. We now use a slow speed pneumatic grinder that uses a rubber wheel to take them off. Best tool ever! NAPA sells the same type wheels to use in a drill but you have to use a slow speed.

I use a heat gun and prep-sol

You could try wd-40, not good for much else! Lol

I took the decals off the hood of my 1864 due to them peeling off somewhat on their own. I used a mixture of vegetable oil and baking soda, simply mix them together in a jar and it becomes a paste. Rub the paste on the adhesive and allow to sit overnight. Worked well, you may have to apply more than once and it didn't seem to harm the plastic.

Heat gun and Goop glue remover.

Just removed a brand new decal from a JD 318 because I was too lazy to go and get a little dishwasher soap when I put it on. Glue stuck like crazy but hot air heat gun and a little patience did the trick. I then used a little paint thinner and the glue came right off.