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Russ

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on: June 04, 2014, 04:41:35 pm
Has anyone figured a way to get rid of those UGLY, FAKE decals on the fenders of the new 2014 models ??????????? They aren't even applied properly with bubbles and ripples......ick !!


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Reply #1 on: June 04, 2014, 04:50:52 pm
Hi, IF they are vinyl stickers, using a HEAT GUN or hair dryer, to heat & peel is how the pros get the graphic stickers of cars. Afterwards, Denatured Alcohol will get any remaining "icky" glue. Careful, alcohol is very flammable. Have fun!
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Reply #2 on: June 05, 2014, 01:33:55 am
Be careful with this as most recent RE decals are under a layer of clear coat paint.
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Reply #3 on: June 05, 2014, 02:45:19 am
I guess the new REM factory must have replaced the human pin strippers with decal robots.
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Reply #4 on: June 05, 2014, 02:55:22 am
I get many compliments on the 'imperfect' hand pinstriping on my 2011 C5. Don't all Enfields have hand done pinstriping?
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Reply #5 on: June 05, 2014, 04:39:59 am
The B5 and G5 gave hand done pin stripes. The Classic 500/c5 has decals under clear coat. At least for the 2014s I have seen. I think the B5 is still one of the best looking REs made. The G5 isnt available in solid colors with pinstripes anymore. Its only available in the deluxe/chrome version. I also suspect this will be the last model year for the G5.