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mike_lawyer

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Removing decals?
« on: October 31, 2012, 08:30:47 AM »
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What is the best way to remove a decal without removing the underlying paint?  I have a Microscale decal that has become damaged, and I want to replace it.  Thanks!

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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2012, 09:25:48 AM »
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91% Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 10:14:01 AM »
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Apply
masking tape and try lifting it off.  Tacky tape will often lift decals even after dulloating, all depends on adhesion of the specific decal. 

ELO on a cotton swab tends to be a little more gentle to paint.  Next would be 71% alcohol followed by Chameleon stripper all on the cotton swab.  I reserve 91+% alcohol for times when I want bare plastic/metal and dipping then repainting is simply a given...
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2012, 10:22:47 AM »
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Hmm... take a Brillo pad
in one hand...

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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2012, 10:46:56 AM »
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Microsol and or Microset. Start with Microsol (blue bottle). If that is not stong enough, then try Set.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2012, 03:53:00 PM »
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Quote from: SkipGear on October 31, 2012, 10:46:56 AM
Microsol and or Microset. Start with Microsol (blue bottle). If that is not stong enough, then try Set.

Corrections: Micro Sol is stronger than Micro Set. And Micro Sol is in the red bottle.


Hmm... my bourbon is
(hic) in a clear bottle...

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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2012, 04:10:48 PM »
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Thanks,
  for some reason I always get them backwards.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2012, 04:21:22 PM »
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Walthers Solvaset for me.Get the decal wet let it set for a few seconds then rub with a Q tip.If it wants to be stubborn I use a pink pearl eraser and keep the surface wet.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2012, 05:01:11 PM »
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Quote from: Catt on October 31, 2012, 04:21:22 PM
Walthers Solvaset for me.Get the decal wet let it set for a few seconds then rub with a Q tip.If it wants to be stubborn I use a pink pearl eraser and keep the surface wet.

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Although occasionally this can mar the paint underneath.  As soon as you get it off, wash with some water to kill
the reaction.   Most times, the decal comes right off no problem.  I wish it were that easy to remove pad-printed painted-on
factory numbers and lettering!  If you're nervous, cut the Solvaset 50/50 with water before you use it.  Use full strength
only if you have to.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2012, 05:28:06 PM »
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Quote from: Kisatchie on October 31, 2012, 03:53:00 PM
Corrections: Micro Sol is stronger than Micro Set. And Micro Sol is in the red bottle.


Hmm... my bourbon is
(hic) in a clear bottle...

[\quote]

Kiz:  You need to tell Dee that the stuff in the clear bottle is grain alcohol, or vodka, or gin, or white lightning.  But it is likely not bourbon!

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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2012, 05:36:46 PM »
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Quote from: PAL_Houston on October 31, 2012, 05:28:06 PM
Kiz:  You need to tell Dee that the stuff in the clear bottle is grain alcohol, or vodka, or gin, or white lightning.  But it is likely not bourbon!

Dee's perception has been altered a bit  :P


Hmm... it's gin! I've been
drinking gin!? And with my
bourbon straw...

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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2012, 06:03:34 PM »
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Make it as easy on yourself as possible!  8)
First try the masking tape trick.  Use the old fashion cream/tan tape with good adhesive (not the blue stuff).  That is the easiest (dry) and mess-free method.

Then attack whatever is left with some sort of liquid. I would try decal setting solutions before trying alcohol. In my experience Walthers Solvaset is the strongest, then Microscale stuff (red label is the stronger of the two).
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2012, 10:54:15 PM »
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 Micro Set [blue bottle..] is all I use.Micro Sol attacks the decal,Micro Set attacks the glue.Brush it on with a fairly stiff brush,and after a few minutes,start chipping away at the edges with the brush.Fairly fresh decals will come of pretty easy,ones that are burned in take a while.
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Re: Removing decals?
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2012, 03:34:25 PM »
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Try a pencil eraser first. I have several in differing material hardness. And an old pen ereaser for some really stobborn stuff.

I've also used them in combnation with rubbing alcohol and Micro-sol/set.

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