Heat gun or hair dryer is my choice, specially on something soft like gel
coat that is the finish on many Westie tops.    I had to change decals
often for sponsored races and events when I raced cars.  Find something
with a sharp-ish corner, like a windshield ice scraper or even a credit
card...heat the decal then get one corner lifted....peel it back from there.

  To position the new one....spray the area with Windex then apply the
decal with it's backing still on.
  Position it to your satisfaction by sliding it around on the windex.
Take a credit card or something similar and starting from the center, work
all the air bubbles out from under the decal.  Let it sit and dry for
overnight, then carefully peel away the backing, leaving a perfect decal
placement.   Be careful for a few days till the decals 'cure'

  This techinque also works for window tint film or those windshield header
decals.

On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm a biter. Have no fingernails. LOL. I think I will use the stripe
> remover tool.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On May 4, 2013, at 1:43 PM, JordanVw@aol.com wrote:
>
> > use your fingernail.  then paint thinner to remove the residue.
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/4/2013 9:43:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jjstov@YAHOO.COM writes:
> > Another silly, non-technical question from a newbie.
> >
> > I have new Westfalia decals to replace the old wearing ones on the
> pop-top. Been waiting for warmer weather to put them on. What is the best
> and safest way to remove the old ones. The new decal is one big decal. The
> old is the individual letters.
> >
> > I was originally recommended to use this attachment on my drill that is
> like a rubber eraser, but I had not been able to find this.
> >
> > What are your recommendations?  The fiberglass is dark grey, so I want
> to avoid discoloration. Thanks!!
> >
> > Jeremy. '87 Vanagon
> >
> > Sent from my iPad=
> >
>