Kristenand list:  There is a 3M tool that runs about$15 for the rol lok
drill adapter and the" Scotchbrite Molding adhesive andstripe remaval
discs".  Part #07501 is the 4" disc that requires 4k rpm drill(air tool?)
or the 6" disc(part#07502) for 2800 rpm work.  The Roloc(correct spelling)
and holder part number is 07500  and I have seen trhem at larger Walmart
stores combined with a sanding kit.

The adhesive removal discs are several thin very floppy white discs of a
foan/plastic sbstance that stiffen with increased drill speed.  They are
specifially designed to remove decals and pinstripes on auto and boat
finishes w/o  harming paint or gel coat.  A body shop friend of mine swears
by their use on car finishes but my use for them was to remove old grungy
contact cement residue from the bottom/inside of ABS and fiberglass canoes.

Rather than use acetone which evaporates too quickly, a slightly slower
evaporating solvent would work better like Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Tolulene,
or Xylene.  Be very careful and juducious about how much you glop on the
vertical serface if you choose to use the chemicals.

Dimwiteed Moose and flying squirrel  AR  90GL
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> From: Kristin Dewey <Goldenroad@AOL.COM>
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Sticker Removal~&~Need Mirror
> Date: Saturday, October 10, 1998 6:30 PM
>
> Hey folks...
>
> 1. What should I use to remove the grungy deteriorating "Westfalia"
letters
> from my westy top?
> 2. Does anyone have a spare interior rear view mirror for an 84 vanagon??
> I got a mirror from a kind soul on the list, but it doesn't quite fit...
very
> close, but no cigar...(sorry).
>
> :o) Kristin
> 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy
> 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD~Althea