Removing decals HELP

[Guest]

Need to remove some decals, tried the masking tape, soaking in warm water, scrapping, and still they refuse to come off, don't want to repaint....HELP

 

Thanks

Robert

[BigTallDad]

Try MICRO SET from MICROSCALE. There are instructions on the bottle for decal removal.

[Jhedir6]

Rubbing alcohol, not like 91%, like the 70%, should work. Just use a sponge or cloth. Soak it and then just rub. 

 

David

[Guest]

Thanks, will do.

 

Robert

[Guest]

So its been awhile, been soaking in water, tried the other solutions given, decals still intact but paint is starting to come off!!! Guess its time for the stripper...

 

Robert

[SfanGoch]

Were the decals clear coated along with the rest of the paint job? If so, therein lies your problem. 

Edited July 19, 2016 by SfanGoch

[Guest]

No clear coat, decals are from the AMT 37 Chevy, I put them on Testors enamel paint that had cured for six months. They must have some really super adhesive on them So it will not be a problem to strip, just hated having to mess up a nice paint job..

 

Robert

[935k3]

Try Scotch Tape, it has a more aggressive adhesive.

[peteski]

Hove you tried Micro-Sol from Microscale or Walthers Solva-set?  Those are aggressive decal setting solutions (Walthers is the strongest). They should soften the decal film so you can scrape it off.  But they are strong enough to leave marks on the paint too.

I would take a piece of toilet paper and cut it to a shape little larger than the decal, place it over the decal and soak it with the solution. Make sure that the wet paper is in full contact with the decal. Wait 10-15 minutes (keep the paper moist) and then see if you can scrape the decal off.

[Art Anderson]

No clear coat, decals are from the AMT 37 Chevy, I put them on Testors enamel paint that had cured for six months. They must have some really super adhesive on them So it will not be a problem to strip, just hated having to mess up a nice paint job..

 

Robert

Traditionally, the"glue" used on decal paper (over which the decal film and graphics are printed) has been plain old ordinary gelatin--think Jell-O without the food coloring and flavor.  Water will eventually loosen most decals, but it can take a while soaking the affected part/body shell, whatever.    That said,  masking tape may or may not have an adhesive sticky enough to break this bond between decals and the surface they've been applied to--try something stronger, such as Scotch Brand Magic Tape.  Also, the Micro-Scale Micro Sol can soften decals to the point that the glue beneath is also softened, as can 70% rubbing alcohol.  (I've used all three at various times).

Art

 

[Mike_G]

I'd be tempted to try some plain white vinegar