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Topic: Removing Decals
Posted By: ppine
Subject: Removing Decals
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 1:20pm
I just removed the frog cartoon decal that came with my 2015 177.
The vinyl came off fine with a heat gun and a razor blade. 
The adhesive is another story.  Lacquer thinner and acetone won't touch it. 
Steel wool just crumbles little fibers into the glue. 
Razor blade has little affect on it. 

Any suggestions for removing the glue?


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Forester
2022 Ram diesel
2019 Nash 26N
2015 rpod 177


Replies:
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 9:55pm
Goo Gone?

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2025 at 8:11am
Rapid Remover.  https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Adhesive-Chizler-Plastic-Blades/dp/B08PVYQLZL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.978KZXHxuBorLbapMmivsdIne8mSbidvR5o5eqcxmPo52GiinOuWLDYm6rN0kdAvvD4aRrMIov6iFMBeHOZvTMYZGfMHcLkQqEaMWTvCxXH_t_CNdonmFnZRQZHHZ1buzsOvuec8T7HTYVkMKIBjaGepleFSEmEP-POywPrWD51tw4ITqNdc6qPmDGX9VVBbTsVVrGWYDoCwi4Rx8pr3IMNskloTh1Sv8bgD6vXhjKqBfiZrRleSaZF1YwlQVKsNy5Y_hVqNel6skwa7WMcXVwfF_ocbHym5s7hNirKTbgs.rsA8GtLxmExhTnhWk39ki5j2k8TMquF---meBUAhPIU&dib_tag=se&hvadid=616932880756&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9190480&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=2575142745579584490--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2575142745579584490&hvtargid=kwd-306036920300&hydadcr=29596_14648803&keywords=rapid%2Bremover&mcid=2e00dd447bf93d369b583aa4adc9689b&qid=1765544981&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

We removed all of our decals on our 179 when they got faded and cracked. This stuff took the sticky stuff and the hard, dried on stuff off. Wear a mask.


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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Honda SCL500

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2025 at 10:34am
https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Adhesive-Chizler-Plastic-Blades/dp/B08PVYQLZL - https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Adhesive-Chizler-Plastic-Blades/dp/B08PVYQLZL

I cleaned up the link for you. When copying an Amazon link, you just need to copy all before the /ref. Also, if you use the link function in the editor, you can paste a working link. Be sure to change the http to https in the drop-down menu as needed. Then delete the http(s):// in the link so it isn't duplicated. This will make the links work and will clean up the appearance of posts.

Respectfully,

Stephen


Originally posted by gpokluda

Rapid Remover.  https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Adhesive-Chizler-Plastic-Blades/dp/B08PVYQLZL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.978KZXHxuBorLbapMmivsdIne8mSbidvR5o5eqcxmPo52GiinOuWLDYm6rN0kdAvvD4aRrMIov6iFMBeHOZvTMYZGfMHcLkQqEaMWTvCxXH_t_CNdonmFnZRQZHHZ1buzsOvuec8T7HTYVkMKIBjaGepleFSEmEP-POywPrWD51tw4ITqNdc6qPmDGX9VVBbTsVVrGWYDoCwi4Rx8pr3IMNskloTh1Sv8bgD6vXhjKqBfiZrRleSaZF1YwlQVKsNy5Y_hVqNel6skwa7WMcXVwfF_ocbHym5s7hNirKTbgs.rsA8GtLxmExhTnhWk39ki5j2k8TMquF---meBUAhPIU&dib_tag=se&hvadid=616932880756&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9190480&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=2575142745579584490--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2575142745579584490&hvtargid=kwd-306036920300&hydadcr=29596_14648803&keywords=rapid%2Bremover&mcid=2e00dd447bf93d369b583aa4adc9689b&qid=1765544981&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

We removed all of our decals on our 179 when they got faded and cracked. This stuff took the sticky stuff and the hard, dried on stuff off. Wear a mask.


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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: ppine
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2025 at 10:57am
Good ideas.  Thanks. 

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Forester
2022 Ram diesel
2019 Nash 26N
2015 rpod 177

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2025 at 8:12am
Thanks, Stephen H! Appreciate you doing that.

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Honda SCL500

Posted By: ppine
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2025 at 9:17am
Goo Gone is easy to get.  I tried it with little effect. 
Rapid Remover is next. 


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Forester
2022 Ram diesel
2019 Nash 26N
2015 rpod 177

Posted By: ppine
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2026 at 3:39pm
Rapid Remover is also a fail.
I am dealing with the adhesive used by the factory to secure their decals. 


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Forester
2022 Ram diesel
2019 Nash 26N
2015 rpod 177


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