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Post by pnance26 on Jul 29, 2020 7:25:46 GMT -8
Without stripping the entire paint job...
Any and all suggestions considered.
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Post by 4wheels on Jul 29, 2020 7:43:23 GMT -8
If the model hasn't been clear coated, it should be pretty easy. First route is to use cellophane tape, cheap stuff seems to be stickier (altho I have resorted to packaging tape occasionally, if you are confident in your paint's toughness). Burnish it right down on the decal and peel. Most, if not all, of the decal should come off, repeat if necessary. If you have some small stubborn bits, I sometimes soak in warm water with a little dish soap, if you can't submerge the whole model, just use bits of tissue and keep them wet. Decals should loosen and scrape off easily with a fingernail or toothpick. Last resort is to try Solvaset, the main problem with this is timing. If you leave it too long, it basically turns the decal back into liquid ink which can leave a stain. This can USUALLY be polished off but can be tough to get out of body lines. HTH!
Brian
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 29, 2020 8:01:26 GMT -8
If the model hasn't been clear coated, it should be pretty easy. First route is to use cellophane tape, cheap stuff seems to be stickier (altho I have resorted to packaging tape occasionally, if you are confident in your paint's toughness). Burnish it right down on the decal and peel. Most, if not all, of the decal should come off, repeat if necessary. If you have some small stubborn bits, I sometimes soak in warm water with a little dish soap, if you can't submerge the whole model, just use bits of tissue and keep them wet. Decals should loosen and scrape off easily with a fingernail or toothpick. Last resort is to try Solvaset, the main problem with this is timing. If you leave it too long, it basically turns the decal back into liquid ink which can leave a stain. This can USUALLY be polished off but can be tough to get out of body lines. HTH! Brian Thanks Brian! This is what I have to remove... hasn't been clear coated but put down with MicroSol... If I have to reshoot it, it might go back in the box for a time-out whilest I move on to another project...  |
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Post by 4wheels on Jul 29, 2020 9:02:48 GMT -8
Looks like the tape trick should work.
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Post by arcticwolf on Jul 29, 2020 18:49:16 GMT -8
If the tape trick doesn't work 100%, try MicroSet. Just keep applying it until the decal gives up and falls off. I won't always work, but it doesn't hurt anything.
If you have clear coated over the decal, belt sander or sandblaster................  |
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 30, 2020 10:04:35 GMT -8
If the tape trick doesn't work 100%, try MicroSet. Just keep applying it until the decal gives up and falls off. I won't always work, but it doesn't hurt anything.
If you have clear coated over the decal, belt sander or sandblaster................ Thanks, Paul. I guess flamethrower would work as well... I didn't clear coat as you can see by the lack of luster. Tape, it is. Will let you all know! |
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 30, 2020 15:26:41 GMT -8
If the tape trick doesn't work 100%, try MicroSet. Just keep applying it until the decal gives up and falls off. I won't always work, but it doesn't hurt anything.
If you have clear coated over the decal, belt sander or sandblaster................ Thanks, Paul. I guess flamethrower would work as well... I didn't clear coat as you can see by the lack of luster. Tape, it is. Will let you all know! Tape did the trick! Thanks everyone! |
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Post by 4wheels on Jul 30, 2020 15:35:25 GMT -8
Tape is always the first choice, quick and easy and doesn't usually damage anything. Glad it worked out for you!
Brian
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 30, 2020 18:08:13 GMT -8
Tape is always the first choice, quick and easy and doesn't usually damage anything. Glad it worked out for you! Brian It actually pulled up the decal by the film in large pieces which I was very happy to see! |
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Post by Ben_B on Jul 31, 2020 10:19:51 GMT -8
Just be careful the tape doesn’t touch a decal you want to keep. Ask me how I know!  Beb |
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 31, 2020 18:52:38 GMT -8
Just be careful the tape doesn’t touch a decal you want to keep. Ask me how I know! Beb I won't! But I have had to do some dicking around with these decals. They split very easily. Good thing I learned to just buy two sets in the beginning! |
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