1995 XP800 Restoration(Finally)

[MPower]

[MENTION=59515]suke[/MENTION] what drill attachment did you use to get your graphics off? Adam you need to check this thing out, it made short work of the decals. I used a heat gun and no chemicals and it took for fuggin ever!

 

[DAGRE147]

Aircraft remover from wally world works great for me. Eat away anything

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[suke]

[MENTION=59515]suke[/MENTION] what drill attachment did you use to get your graphics off? Adam you need to check this thing out, it made short work of the decals. I used a heat gun and no chemicals and it took for fuggin ever!

Since I can't link amazon I used one of these: 3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498, 3/8" Mandrel, 4" Diameter x 5/8" Width, Beige (Pack of 1).

I ripped off all the decals in less than 20 minutes. I'm talking ALL the decals( top, bottom, coast guard decal, other stickers PO put on, etc).

It did leave SOME gumminess behind that just wiped off with some acetone and an old tshirt. Total spotless took me less than 30 mins.

 

[racerxxx]

The 3m eraser wheels are nice if you have a lot to do, but to blow closer to $30 to take off reggies is a tad ridiculous. I prefer a fresh straight blade and lacquer thinner or wd-40.

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[AdamXP800]

Yea. I ordered the replica decals to have but I'm going to save these decals. They are all pretty dang good except 1



95 XP800!!!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[suke]

The 3m eraser wheels are nice if you have a lot to do, but to blow closer to $30 to take off reggies is a tad ridiculous. I prefer a fresh straight blade and lacquer thinner or wd-40.

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Ahhhh thought he was removing them all.

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[AdamXP800]

They shined up pretty good. I know they new graphics will be a cleaner look but it's so hard to pull these oem off



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Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[racerxxx]

Pull these off, I'll pull your fingers off.

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[1of500]

Curious, has wipe new been tried on decals?

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[AdamXP800]

I was thinking about it, I have it. I just don't want to f them up



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[1of500]

I wouldn't on that 95

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[AdamXP800]

You really going to pull yours back apart?



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[racerxxx]

No, it's solvent based I think. I know it smells strong. I wouldn't try it.

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[AdamXP800]

It's some stanky shit



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[1of500]

You really going to pull yours back apart?



95 XP800!!!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

Yes. Has a Westcoast head novi rv cover and spec 2 mani I'm going to install on the bench. Want to pressure test ect ect pulling the engine is easy

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[AdamXP800]

After riding Matts skis I can understand the appeal to modding now. I thought the stock 787 was about as snappy as you can get but I was def wrong. The pull and acceleration is just insane.



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Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[kniferook]

Wow. Looks
Good.


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[Matt Braley]

After riding Matts skis I can understand the appeal to modding now. I thought the stock 787 was about as snappy as you can get but I was def wrong. The pull and acceleration is just insane.



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Keep the 2 strokes alive!

Hey thanks :blush:

 

[racerxxx]

N.O.S. List just sent

 

[digital sol]

Looks great, in for the restoration! I watched some videos on these ski's getting some major air earlier. Made me super jelly!

 

[MPower]

Ahhhh thought he was removing them all.

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Me too.....

 

[digital sol]

Are you going to cut and polish around the decals? I am in a similar situation where the decals don't look too bad but I really want to clean her up while she is here at home. Decal replacements are kinda of pricey all things considered so looking at my options to clean it up around the decals without it becoming too tedious.

 

[AdamXP800]

Racerxxx just shipped this to me [emoji867]



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[1of500]

Dick

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[AdamXP800]

^ jk hahahaha
Yea I have my decals taped off and I'm working on the hull now. The yellow isn't bad the pink is putting up a fight



95 XP800!!!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!