Cubitron Large Area Stripe Removal Disc - Large Eraser Wheel - Removes Vinyl Decals, Graphics and Striping Tapes from Metal - 8 in x 5/8 in - 7517

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This product is also referred to as 3M LASR Disk. It works in combination with a standard powered rotary buffer such as https://www.amazon.com/Makita-9237CX3-Variable-Polisher-Sander-Polishing/dp/B00OKEDW0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465598799&sr=8-1&keywords=makita+buffer which is what I purchased for the job. It does require an adapter nut, which I purchased at my local detailer supply shop the first time I bought one of these disks. Amazon sells it for about the same as that suppliers "wholesale" cost. If you need to remove striping, lettering, or decals off of the metal of vehicles, this is THE tool to use. It pulls the vinyl and adhesive off in short time. On fiberglass or gelcoat such as boat or motor home it does the same thing but requires additional work. You must keep the tool moving so you dont burn the gelcoat. I do not recommend its use at all on fiberglass/gelcoat if you are not covering back up with new graphics/striping for this reason. Just about every decal I remove on Rv's is being replaced with new decals so not a big deal. In that case remove from the middle out and leave the last 1/4" of vinyl at the edge just in case you burn it a little. Remove the last little bit using scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner https://www.amazon.com/Scrubbing-Bubbles-Antibacterial-Bathroom-Cleaner/dp/B00HY51IIM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1465599245&sr=1-1&keywords=scrubbing+bubbles to soften the vinyl and a good razor scraper being very careful. Wipe off any excess cleaner before it dries since it leaves a crusty residue. If you get any residue, just respray it and wipe. To remove any remaining adhesive use Rapid Remover https://www.amazon.com/REMOVER-Adhesive-Remover-Graphics-Stripes/dp/B006RUJ2D8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1465599350&sr=8-3&keywords=rapid+remover make sure to wear gloves. Oh speaking of safety using a face mask will become obvious to you in the first minute. It sprays particles of torn off vinyl back at you as it tears them off. I either wear goggles with a dust mask or a full shield when working depending on the outdoor conditions. The UVEX mask is nice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VXXUWK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NJ9BR096AWLR&coliid=I2XRMA3HOMJFXR

To use this product go to Home Depot or some other hardware store a simple 5/8" -11 x2 1/8 coupling nut is what I used to "adapt" it to my mikita sander polisher. Additional cost $2.16, plus the walk three aisles over from the acetone that I needed to remove the residual glue from my rv.

Works very well but really pay attention to the RPM. Too fast and it will come apart and hurt you. I have a couple of bruises to prove it 😊

This item worked great to remove the old decals from my RV. I used it with the cheap car polisher from Harbor Freight. I had to get a 5/8 rod nut to connect the two items. Removed all decals from my 31 foot RV so it saved me money when I had new decals installed.

made removing old stickers from my moho very easy...had adapter so order one if you don't have one...

Pretty effective, but you need to get the angle exactly right for maximum effectiveness. Also, quite a forearm workout, as pretty firm,accurate pressure is needed to remove boat decals.

Works and last long. I’m happy