Decal stuck to instruction sheet

[Crazed]

I bought an old monogram kit (1973) and the decal sheet was lying face down on the instruction manual. there is just a small spot that is stuck to the instructions. I am thinking steam to get it off of there? any other ideas?

not sure that I will build it any time soon but I want the decals free

[Jhedir6]

Use a sponge and dampen the instructions from the back side of the part stuck to the decal. Make sure the sponge is fairly dry, just wet it enough and hope that it lifts off. If it works dry the decals right away. Maybe??? Just a guess.

David

[Daddyfink]

Just out of curiosity, which kit is it?

[AC Norton]

I bought an old monogram kit (1973) and the decal sheet was lying face down on the instruction manual. there is just a small spot that is stuck to the instructions. I am thinking steam to get it off of there? any other ideas?

not sure that I will build it any time soon but I want the decals free

....I have used a hair dryer to help with this problem in the past,,,,on the low to medium setting, direct the air between the sheet and the decals, working very slowly to get them apart....this is not a guaranteed win, but I have had success in the past....best of luck,,,the Ace....

[espo]

I think Ace's  idea should be tried first. Since the presents of moisture is most likely the original cause of the problem you may very well cause additional damage to the decals if you use anything that dampens the area. Not to say that isn't a last resort to free the decals, just that there well be addition damage. My thought if the area that is stuck is very small and since the decals in that area are no longer useable anyway why not use  your X-Acto knife and just cut the decal sheet free. 

[Crazed]

Just out of curiosity, which kit is it?

Its the Quicksilver, and of course on the side panels

[Heif6]

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add a successful technique to the conversation for any future needs.

Had an accident where water leaked through the floor from the first floor laundry room to my basement workshop.  Decals found stuck to instruction sheet after everything was cleaned up and dried.

Used a Joy brand My Little Steamer clothing steamer to successfully separate the decals from the instruction sheet.  Steam was gradually and gently applied to the instruction sheet and the decals gently pried off.  The decals are still usable and the instructions are still legible and useful.  Some adhesive from the decal sheet remained stuck to the instructions so I let the instructions thoroughly dry before attempting to fold and store them for future use.  I inserted waxed paper between the pages as a precaution against any potential sticking between the instruction pages.