Decals going on - remove wax?

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Jul 30, 2005 | 08:21 AM

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Decals going on - remove wax?

I bought some decals recently (Thanks Tony!) and I'm getting ready to get them put on - do I need to strip the wax off the paint first?

Thanks!

Jul 30, 2005 | 08:28 AM

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yes. the decals won't stick, or at least won't stick well, with wax on the car. make sure to take it off.

Jul 30, 2005 | 08:55 AM

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yes. the decals won't stick, or at least won't stick well, with wax on the car. make sure to take it off.

Thanks!

Jul 30, 2005 | 10:23 AM

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I bought some decals recently (Thanks Tony!) and I'm getting ready to get them put on - do I need to strip the wax off the paint first?

Thanks!

after you try..... give us a call and we can paint them on for you

Jul 30, 2005 | 10:39 AM

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Dish soap works great for removing wax. I've used Dawn dish soap in the past.

Jul 30, 2005 | 03:24 PM

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after you try..... give us a call and we can paint them on for you

Yeah, I heard that story. I'm going to contact a guy that used to do decals and signs and stuff and offer beer in exchange for labor (Stephen, if you're reading this, yes, I mean you!! I'll contact you when I'm more sure on when I have free time)

Teri, a PM with an estimate would be good, too - if paint is a good deal I may just resell these for what I paid for them!