Use rapid tac to install decals the wet way, you can reset it and move the decal around without stress

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Goof off softens up the glue, then you can’t sand.

You could use citristrip... paint it on, let sit for 20 minutes, then use a putty knife to scrape off the loose residue, clean off the rest of the sticky residue with a rag...

Then let dry, then use bondo filler, let dry, then do the sanding process.

If you just start off sanding with nothing to loosen the goo, you will go through a lot of frustration and sanding pads.

By all means use a respirator

never thought there was a need to prime with decals, only prime with painting art back on to cabinet. If any paint is used on the cab, just sand smooth; even if only painting the edges of the cabinet

I’ve done both , the wet method is only good in my experience with rapid tac, and really good for the inexperienced, first timers, or someone needing a redoable situation

Rapid tac won’t penetrate the wood the way water does, it also doesn’t break down the glue on the decal... you just squeegee out the rapid tac. The rest dries out with a smooth finish ...

I still prefer dry method because there’s no waiting to dry.

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