R-pod Owners Forum : Decals & Exterior http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Decals & Exterior Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 00:51:17 +0000 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:21:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13797 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Decals & Exterior : I also used heat but very carefully.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133938#133938 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 7:21pm

I also used heat but very carefully.  I forgot to mention it.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:21:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133938#133938 Decals & Exterior : You can try a little gentle heat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133936#133936 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 6:59pm

You can try a little gentle heat from a heat gun and see if that helps soften the adhesive. It did for me. Don't overheat or you can harden it or damage the surface. ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:59:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133936#133936 Decals & Exterior : That's the hardest part and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133933#133933 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 5:36pm

That's the hardest part and takes the most time. I parked mine in the sun and let the adhesive weather a bit. The outlines of the decals have faded. I did use some rubbing compound and a buffer to help blend the surface.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:36:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133933#133933 Decals & Exterior : And for the record- we have already... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133932#133932 Author: Mike&Camille
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 5:19pm

And for the record- we have already removed all decals. It’s just the left-over adhesive to deal with now]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:19:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133932#133932 Decals & Exterior : That’s another thing- will the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133931#133931 Author: Mike&Camille
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 5:19pm

That’s another thing- will the sun lines fade after while? If so, I’d be just fine with keeping it white. That’s honestly what we would paint it anyways. Thank you for your response! ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133931#133931 Decals & Exterior : I removed 90% of decals, just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133930#133930 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 4:45pm

I removed 90% of decals, just too busy for me. Looks cleaner. WD40, Acetone, low heat, used a hard plastic scrapper that body shops use. Might need a razor scrapper, be careful. I like it with less decals, and no worry about wearing ugly decals. Mine took awhile in sun to make outside uniform and lose decal outlines. Looks good.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:45:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133930#133930 Decals & Exterior : Careful use of a heat gun (or... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133918#133918 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 10:46am

Careful use of a heat gun (or hair dryer) helps.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:46:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133918#133918 Decals & Exterior : Thanks so much! I think we will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133915#133915 Author: Mike&Camille
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 9:47am

Thanks so much! I think we will start with the wd40 approach when we get back home today! We weren’t crazy about the idea of putting new decals on her, but we wanted to price it to see which would be more cost-effective: that, or painting it. But I’ve read where some people have had to replace the stickers multiple times...   

Thanks again for the reply! ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 09:47:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133915#133915 Decals & Exterior : We took all the stickers off our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13797&PID=133909#133909 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 8:44am

We took all the stickers off our 2009 172.  It was a tedious job and due to paint fade the image never really went completely away.  GooGone, WD-40, acetone, and alcohol all helped get the glue off, but peeling the damaged stickers off requires mechanical scraping.  I used a window razor blade scraper, but it is really easy to gouge the gelcoat and paint.  As for paint that will stick, your best bet is to check with a good automotive body shop that works with fiberglass.  

We left our Pod naked and I really liked it better.  There is no added value to the stickers insofar as your camping comfort is concerned.  You will be looking for other mods and replacement of basic systems that will keep you busy when you're not camping.

Good luck with the 172.  They are very nice original concept Pods.
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Subject: 13797
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 8:23am

Has anyone ever had to replace their rpod decals, and if so- where did you order them from? We are new owners of a used 2010 rpod 172 and need to either replace the ones that were peeling off at the time of purchase (they’ve now been completely removed), or we need to figure out how to get the adhesive off without ruining the siding and paint the entire pod. Which brings me to my next question: what type of paint would be needed on the laminated aluminum?
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