Decals Peeling Off

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   I made a second pass at the glue residue that I couldn't get off with Goo Gone and a razor scraper using denatured alcohol.  All the residue appears to have come off.  I probably could have attacked the glue in the first place with alcohol.  Now, it appears residue free and little elbow grease was needed.  
Our pod is is nude and is showing off her svelte figure.  Next I'll use some fiberglass boat cleaner and polish and maybe she'll sparkle.

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lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Topic: Decals Peeling Off Posted: 21 Jul 2017 at 11:11pm
	I made a second pass at the glue residue that I couldn't get off with Goo Gone and a razor scraper using denatured alcohol. All the residue appears to have come off. I probably could have attacked the glue in the first place with alcohol. Now, it appears residue free and little elbow grease was needed. Our pod is is nude and is showing off her svelte figure. Next I'll use some fiberglass boat cleaner and polish and maybe she'll sparkle.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Bugout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Location: S caroline Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 3:15pm
	Someone talked about Maguiars oxidation remover I had to go to a boat dealer to get it but it really cleaned up the back and the roof then a coat of carnanba thank you
	Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 12:22pm
	I put a porthole in the door to reduce the marshmallow effect [and to have a window in the door]. It helped. I've also given some thought to a submarine or fish motif, but those are ideas still in formation. A couple of art nouveau aluminum wings on the back on each side might help and would improve windage. Airbrushing clouds might also work and would reduce the weight of the pod. The possibilities with out the stickers are endless. It's truly an empty canvas.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 11:56am
	I removed the decals from my first-gen pod (a very common issue for those decals). Looked like a big marshmallow.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 4:46pm
	I think the decal set from FR is around 300, which is market price for a graphic set for a TT. My plan is to remove as they wear and not replace.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 4:30pm
	Looks pretty good when they're off, ehh? 😎 Bare pods are cool!
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 3:53pm
	Lostagain, can't argue. and I agree you have to be careful with razor scraper, just removed an ugly decal from door and resorted to same method as you.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 1:41pm
	Mike, I tried the plastic scraper route and it didn't work. I saturated the glue with Goo Gone waited several minutes, then attacked it with the plastic scraper and it just slid over the top of the glue. I even tried using abrasive fiber, like Scotch Pads (green), and it took a little off, but I realized it was going to take a very, very long time. I resorted to the razor scraper as a last resort and realize that if you are not very careful, you can gouge the gelcoat of the fiberglass. All you can do in that regard is be very careful.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

henryv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259	Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 11:33am
	I've decided to just let it be. So much for tenacity mcarter, but thanks for for the information I could eventually replace them. Or do like lostagain and just remove them. I don't want to use a glue which could just make it harder down the road. It just seems like a 2016 should not be pealing already.Anybody know if a waranty covers it? By the way, I have been trying to contact the dealer where it came from for other parts, but they don't get back to me.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 5:37pm
	The glue is the hardest part of removal. I use WD40 and a plastic scraper, the razor scrapers can cause a "dig issue". All about elbow grease.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."