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Subject:Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips?
From:Odyssey Stickers
Date:Thu, 1 Apr 1999 18:21:49 +0000

I think the crinkled texture is an effect on the older fiberglass tops. Sun,
weather I don't know. I sanded one down once and gave it a fresh coat of
white pant (from a simple sprayer, air compresser set up). It looked alot
better when done with the new rubber gasket.

Rob
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>Hi -
>I'm not sure what you mean by 'crinkle finish'? I just did mine - and it was
>quite easy. I just completely removed the old stickers with a razor blade
>and lots of rubbing/wiping with a clean rag + "Goo-Gone" - a product
>specifically for removing old sticky stuff.
>
>My new "WESTFALIA" decals came on large pieces of masking tape - I just
>removed the backing from the letters + put the tape down, then rubbed well +
>removed the tape.  Keep in mind the letters wont stick well if its cold -
>you may have to warm up the area w/ a hair dryer etc.
>

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