Removing Decals and logos on ambo sides

[ARV Team]

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

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https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52000-Razo ... B0002SR88C
Video on heat gun method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3izK6dY-da4



Whizzy Wheel method

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https://www.amazon.com/Whizzy-Wheel-Pin ... al+remover
Video Whizzy Wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzTz-YVcR_A


Hot scraper Method

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http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/hot-bla ... oCQI3w_wcB


Decal remover spray

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https://www.grainger.com/product/4YLF7? ... 11015537:s

[CraigL]

Mine were painted on(!), so slowly sanding them off was the best, controlled method. Then a buffing sequence (that was needed overall anyway).

[eporter]

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

[OutlawImages]

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

[OutlawImages]

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

[eporter]

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.

[CraigL]

@eporter
Where do you find them--? (I never got that memo)

[eporter]

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

[barehanded]

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

[CraigL]

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.