Decal Scratch Removal?

**Tigger1** · 09-26-2022, 06:17 AM

Good morning folks,

On our way home from our last trip on a small two lane country road, I swiped a low hanging tree branch and put several scratches in the decal just before the awning, see photo. Can they be removed and if so any ideas how?

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**Second Chance** · 09-26-2022, 07:11 AM

If they are decals (rather than paint), they are a vinyl applique with an adhesive backing. As such, scratches cannot be "removed" like they can with paint. You can order a new decal through Grand Design parts, though.

Rob

**trailrydr** · 09-26-2022, 11:03 AM

We had the same experience in TN in a narrow road to a CG. Luckily, it didnt do as much damage as your pictures depict. Ours scratches were mainly on the gel coat which I polished out by hand.

Now, we review the potential CGs using google maps and satelite views to determine obstacles like narrow roads before staying at a particular CG. Theres always another CG down the road that wont cause me to squeeze into their park.