The problem is that these letters are all cracked. I do not think they will just peel off. 

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On May 4, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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.
>> 
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>> 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
>>> 
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