Most of us have to deal with decals with names and logos on the side of our ambos when we get them
How to remove them is a regular question, and there are several options. Here are a few of the most popular.
Heat gun and razorblade scraper method
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52000-Razo ... B0002SR88C
Video on heat gun method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3izK6dY-da4
Whizzy Wheel method
https://www.amazon.com/Whizzy-Wheel-Pin ... al+remover
Video Whizzy Wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzTz-YVcR_A
Hot scraper Method
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/hot-bla ... oCQI3w_wcB
Decal remover spray
https://www.grainger.com/product/4YLF7? ... 11015537:s
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Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
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Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby CraigL » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:00 am
Mine were painted on(!), so slowly sanding them off was the best, controlled method. Then a buffing sequence (that was needed overall anyway).
New build of 1996 4x4 GMK3500 6.5L turbodiesel Type-I ambu, module by Wheeled Coach, 53k mi
Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby eporter » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:49 am
DON'T USE METAL RAZOR BLADES!!!
Save your paint and buy the plastic razor blades. They're plenty sharp, and come in a variety of colors/stiffnesses
Save your paint and buy the plastic razor blades. They're plenty sharp, and come in a variety of colors/stiffnesses
1997 E-350 Type III Horton Mini-mod. 7.3 PSD, single rear wheels, 4.10 gears. LSD. 2WD.
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Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby OutlawImages » Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:46 pm
eporter wrote:DON'T USE METAL RAZOR BLADES!!!
Save your paint and buy the plastic razor blades. They're plenty sharp, and come in a variety of colors/stiffnesses
Wow didnt even know they made plastic razorblades
https://tinyurl.com/got9o63
I have used metal with great success just need to be very careful and focus on what your doing. But I would try plastic ones. The hot razorblade really works good with decal removal though
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Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby OutlawImages » Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:57 pm
CraigL wrote:Mine were painted on(!), so slowly sanding them off was the best, controlled method. Then a buffing sequence (that was needed overall anyway).
Ugh, painted on would be a hassle for sure compared to decals. Luckily most Fire Dept remove all decals before selling Ambos. Usually anyways
Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby eporter » Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:38 pm
I've used the metal razors on paint before, but the plastic is soooo much more forgiving. Now I just use the metal on glass. I bought a variety pack of the plastic blades. Surprisingly useful.
1997 E-350 Type III Horton Mini-mod. 7.3 PSD, single rear wheels, 4.10 gears. LSD. 2WD.
Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby CraigL » Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:30 pm
@eporter
Where do you find them--? (I never got that memo)
Where do you find them--? (I never got that memo)
New build of 1996 4x4 GMK3500 6.5L turbodiesel Type-I ambu, module by Wheeled Coach, 53k mi
Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby eporter » Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:52 pm
I ordered mine from Amazon. I think I bought a couple 10 packs of the different colors.
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Scraper/b/r ... ni+Scraper
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Scraper/b/r ... ni+Scraper
1997 E-350 Type III Horton Mini-mod. 7.3 PSD, single rear wheels, 4.10 gears. LSD. 2WD.
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Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby barehanded » Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:48 pm
We removed all the vinyl on ours and WITHOUT DOUBT the easiest solution is the pinstripe removal wheels that attach to drills. The 3M ones are pretty spendy but you're guaranteed not to hurt your paint and you'll get the adhesive and vinyl all at once.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-03612-Adhesive-Eraser-Wheel/dp/B005RNGN8I/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491695258&sr=1-1&keywords=3m+eraser+wheel
https://www.amazon.com/3M-03612-Adhesive-Eraser-Wheel/dp/B005RNGN8I/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491695258&sr=1-1&keywords=3m+eraser+wheel
'03 Ford E350 Wheeled Coach Type III
Re: Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides
Postby CraigL » Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:12 pm
Yes, while eraser wheels are the way, but difficult and tiring on a regular drill. Get a drill handle to help control the wheel, which takes some pressure. And get more wheels than you think you need.
This is not easy!
Other than painting the module, you might consider wrapping it.
This is not easy!
Other than painting the module, you might consider wrapping it.
New build of 1996 4x4 GMK3500 6.5L turbodiesel Type-I ambu, module by Wheeled Coach, 53k mi
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