Surf Decal removal

[fonecrusher1]

Just thought I'd let you know lads (even though you all know this already) that after buying 3 different so called adhesive removers I have found that feckin PETROL is the best liquid to remove the evil stuff.
After struggling with one particular spray 'solution' for an hour I went to the local petrol station & got 2 ltrs of the stuff & quickly realised it kicked ass.
So there it is, petrol & serious elbow work. Dont waste your money on anything else.

[Albannach]

Doesn't petrol strip laquer?

[fonecrusher1]

In my experience as long as you thoroughly clean the surface with a de-greaser after applying the petrol its fine.

[Ava_Banana]

....petrol like what i said

[fonecrusher1]

True enough Ava banana you did mention petrol on the other thread. Should have listened to you in 1st place, would have saved a few quid.

[steve s]

caramel wheel

[steve s]

use one of them and it ll take the glue off as well save £££££££ on patrol

[steve s]

did i mantion a caramel wheel that ll do the job

[steve s]

or you could do it the hard way and then use petrol to get the glue off.but i did it the easy way and used a caramel wheel . did i say you should of used a caramel wheel

[steve s]

hello can any body hear me

[steve s]

kin ell

[Maverick]

Your not alone, both Albannach, and myself mentioned them.

In fact every time that someone asks "how do I get my decals off"? Some one will suggest a caramel wheel, but for some reason no one ever believes them. I think it may be the name "caramel wheel" that does it, they think we're pulling their leg. But there really is an item called a caramel wheel, and it's job is to remove decals (and their adhesive) without damaging the paintwork.

[fonecrusher1]

Hey steve have you ever heard of a carmel wheel?

[steve s]

yep

[fonecrusher1]

Hey Maverick its not the name that puts me off. Ive heard that they can damage paintwork quite badly if your not familiar with them, like me.
I have one side of the surf sorted so I might give this caramel wheel thing a go on the other side.
By the way, why is it called a caramel wheel?