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10-16-2012, 06:33 PM
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To de-bag or not to de-bag.....
That is the question. 
I have a TH thats about 7 years old. As with most RV/trailers, sun has shinned on it most of the time. The fiberglass is showing a little oxidation and I plan on taking care of that with some compound but just haven't had time. I'm not worried about the fiberglass but some of the stickers are showing a little cracking. No peeling that I have noticed. So because I kinda like the look of a de-bagged RV, I thought about just taking them all off so I no longer have to deal with them but thought I'd check with all you guys to see if its a lot of work, worth the effort, or whatever advice anyone can suggest. Thank you. 
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10-16-2012, 06:49 PM
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de-bagged? How can you remove bags when they aren't there to begin with?
Or do you mean de-badged, which is to remove all the badges (decals)
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10-16-2012, 08:01 PM
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De-badged..... Decals.
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10-16-2012, 08:25 PM
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I like the decals because it seems to add a little something to an other wise plain white wall, but to each is their own.
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10-16-2012, 10:29 PM
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Does anybody make a line of good quality stock decals? Most sign shops can produce them from a digital image (and its mirror if you want the sides to match). Since I don't have a suitable level of artistic training, I am open to ideas.
If it is not peeling, is it necessary to invest the time and effort to peel first, rather than just sticking new over old? I am assuming that the new vinyl will act to preserve the old adhesive underneath to some degree.
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10-17-2012, 07:51 PM
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If I had the money, I would de badge it, and have it painted.
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10-18-2012, 07:29 PM
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There are a couple of methods to remove old decals. Be aware that you will see a difference in color between where the decal was and where it was not. One method is to use a heat gun and plastic scraper to remove the decals. I have used a 3M decal removeal wheel in a hand drill. Cost is about $40 and is quick once you get the feel. I do not recommend putting new decals over old ones.
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10-18-2012, 08:39 PM
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I like using steam and a plastic scraper.
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10-19-2012, 01:07 AM
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Where is the Kitty?
I did this removed all the front
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10-19-2012, 02:35 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Bushman512003
I did this removed all the front
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Haha you debagged your trailer and added the cheesy "power wagon" to your truck!
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10-19-2012, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bailer6334
There are a couple of methods to remove old decals. Be aware that you will see a difference in color between where the decal was and where it was not. One method is to use a heat gun and plastic scraper to remove the decals. I have used a 3M decal removeal wheel in a hand drill. Cost is about $40 and is quick once you get the feel. I do not recommend putting new decals over old ones.
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When using the heat gun, what do you look for to judge that you have applied enough heat and not too much? I have charred the wood a few times when trying to remove stubborn paint from furniture and doors. Which solvent did you use to remove the remaining adhesive?
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10-19-2012, 05:21 AM
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LOL....at Cheesy remark....
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Originally Posted by fschambe
Haha you debagged your trailer and added the cheesy "power wagon" to your truck!
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What do You have ? The Wagon make You wish You had one Boy?Small people like You should keep Your coments to Your self...I ...Will ...Bushman
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10-19-2012, 07:41 AM
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What do You have ? The Wagon make You wish You had one Boy?Small people like You should keep Your coments to Your self...I ...Will ...Bushman |
Yes, my Silverado 3500HD DRW CC LB Diesel is small... Right...
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10-19-2012, 04:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fschambe
Yes, my Silverado 3500HD DRW CC LB Diesel is small... Right...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushman512003
What do You have ? The Wagon make You wish You had one Boy?Small people like You should keep Your coments to Your self...I ...Will ...Bushman
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Brave you two, brave 
If you didn't notice Bush, it was a JOKE.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TwelveVolt
When using the heat gun, what do you look for to judge that you have applied enough heat and not too much? I have charred the wood a few times when trying to remove stubborn paint from furniture and doors. Which solvent did you use to remove the remaining adhesive?
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If you heat the decals too much, they will wrinkle and start getting thin.
I heat the whole area of the decal that I'm about to do, then start pulling, adding just short (.5 sec) bursts at a time.
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