I hate vinyl

[pt40wl1]

Gardner, Try a product from 3M called "Vinyl and Adhesive Remover". I
get it from an auto paint supply store and you just spray it on and
let set for a few minutes. It softens the vinyl and the underlying
adhesive so it comes fairly easily. I have had good results with it.

Roger Sadler
Little Rock '84 PT40WL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
wrote:
>
> Curt,
> Considering allo the work to take it off, painting would be the
> better method. I am really thinking of just having the whole thing
> blasted and repainted. There are a couple of spots where the vinyl
> looks like there is a little rust under it, so perhaps getting down
> to the galvanized metal and addressing the rust is the best solution.
> I just don't have the time or place to get into it that far. Perhaps
> if I mowed lawns on the weekends I could raise the money???
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
> wrote:
> >
> > Gardner,
> > Only a Suggestion...double tape off above the top and below the
> bottom
> > of that vinyl. Start with 150 sand paper and remove the bulk of the
> > vinyl. Then reduce down (up) to 320 or so for a good smooth finish.
> Then
> > re tape, paint, or if you like apply new vinyl.
> >
> > Curt Sprenger
> > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> > Anaheim Hills, Calif.
> >
> >
> >
> > Gardner Yeaw wrote:
> >
> > > Ernie,
> > > If you are feeling my pain I would suggest a couple of Advil.
> > > It's working for me!
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > , "Leroy Eckert"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gardner:
> > > > That is exactly why quality base coat clear coat was invented.
> My
> > > 17 year old original paint looks new. I feel for you.
> > > > It is also why we own BB's because SOB's have vinyl graphics,
> most
> > > of them are cracking, and the body has spider feet.
> > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > > Niceville, FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > >
> > > > Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 6:53 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I hate vinyl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I got out my heat gun and my new vinyl eraser wheel on my drill
> > > > today. I managed to clean off about three feet of four inch
> wide,
> > > > prehistoric, dried, cracked vinyl before the wheel was pretty
> > > much
> > > > worn down. At 19.95 per wheel I think it would be cheaper to
> hire
> > > > someone, and much easier on my arms. Let's see..33 foot bus,
> both
> > > > sides, top and bottom, that's 132 feet, plus another 8 for the
> > > back,
> > > > divided by 3, multiplied by 19.95, that's $931.00.
> > > > It is in too rough of a condition to just put new vinyl over it.
> > > > Maybe I will just wait till I am ready to have it painted and
> > > have
> > > > them media blast it all off. I will admit, however that it
> worked
> > > > faster on the parts that were not cracked and faded.
> > > >
> > > > Gardner
> > > > 78FC33
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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> >
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