Cleaning Off Decal Glue

[Len Woodruff]

What is the best way to clean off decal glue after it has dried. I rather not use a wax product (or silicone) as I want to clear coat these later.

[jbwelda]

i wet the tip of a q-tip with the universal solvent/lubricant/cleaner/sanitizer (saliva) and gently rub over and around the decal after its fully dried. maybe even dip a clean brush in some water and swish that around a little bit with the q-tip.

then i usually either clear coat the entire body or brush future over the decals.

[Len Woodruff]

What is your clear coat of choice?

[jamie]

What is your clear coat of choice?

I know that most of the guys I talk to use 2 part clear, I personally use Tamiya clear, but you have to use an entire can if you want to be able to polish it out. Tamiya goes on pretty thin.... I have to get my airbrush in order, then I'll switch to 2 part clear. HTH....

[jbwelda]

yes youre right about the clear: tamiya right out of the can is (surprise!) almost too thin to polish. i suppose my favorite clear coat is still model master, the non-laquer one (though i thought the clears were all laquer...but now that they have out a "laquer" line with a clear, im not so sure).

but like i mentioned, if the paint is nice enough to not clear over it, i tend to just brush some future on the decals to preserve them. i hear future shoots through an airbrush for great effect, but i am personally airbrush challenged. that may change soon though.

[Billy Kingsley]

You don't need any fancy pants ###### for this ...Just simply lick your finger, rub the affected area, then dry it with your shirt. Works every time. I've done it many many times with no ill affect.

[Robert81]

You don't need any fancy pants ###### for this ...Just simply lick your finger, rub the affected area, then dry it with your shirt. Works every time. I've done it many many times with no ill affect.

That is "old school"