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Old 08-31-21, 04:37 PM
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Removing decals on carbon rims

I've got two knight composites carbon rims for my build, one has black decals and one has white, I want it to be very subtle so I'm planning to take the white decals off, what is the best way to do so without damaging the rim?
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My favorite tool for that is a 0.60mm Dunlop nylon guitar pick.
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
My favorite tool for that is a 0.60mm Dunlop nylon guitar pick.
How would you use it? The exact same as trying to scratch it off with your fingernails?
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Originally Posted by amokeu
How would you use it? The exact same as trying to scratch it off with your fingernails?
Yep, the edge is fairly sharp when new so it's really good at getting under the edge of a sticker, but the plastic is soft so it won't scratch your rim.
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Plastic razor blade,
I thought you were being a wise _ _ _.
Like a wooden hammer for glass nails.

Google to the rescue.... Plastic Razor Blades do exist, who'd-a-thunk it.

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