The operation was a success

[SkiWhiz]

I have a Tesoro Bandido II uMax that works great but the side decals was alittle crappy. I got two new side decals to put on. Let me tell you this isn't as easy as you would think it would be to do. If any of you decide to ever do this let me give you a few pointers. If possible take the control box off the rod/warm the old decals with a hair dryer (it softens the glue)/get off as much as you can with your finger nails/use a razor blade to get the rest/go get yourself a bottle of Goo Gone (this stuff is amazing, it cleans the glue residue,dirt,etc.) wipe dry/ then clean the sides with a cloth with alcohol/ apply the new decals carefully. Gives you a sense of self accomplishment when you are done. Thanks! Steve.

P.S. You might have to warm the decals with the hair dryer a few times to remove them. Thanks to you members that gave me the pointers to heat the decals with a hair dryer and telling me about Goo Gone.

 

[dmckee17]

Are those factory decals? I don't recall ever seeing a bandido, Nice Job though. I have dealt with large decals on vehicles, installing and removing them, they are a booger as you said. Looks good.

 

[scott.f]

Very nice job Steve! Looks like new.

 

[rmptr]

It looks great!

 

[SkiWhiz]

Are those factory decals? I don't recall ever seeing a bandido, Nice Job though. I have dealt with large decals on vehicles, installing and removing them, they are a booger as you said. Looks good.

Yes they are factory decals right from Tesoro. Thanks for the compliment. Steve.

 

[SkiWhiz]

Thanks alot, it was a bit of a pain. Was alittle afraid of doing damage but now that I have done it once if I have to ever to one again it will be alot easier. Man that Goo Gone is some good stuff. I maight get brave some day and see if Tesoro has a new face decal, would make more of a job because of having to remove the dials and 2 switches and then putting them back. A nice winter project maybe. Steve.