What removes old decals?

[Patrick2005]

I have several cars I want to redo but most have decals on them. How can I safely remove them without hurting the body?

[Tom Geiger]

First try putting the body in warm water.

[Nacho Z]

Simply apply tape over the decal, burnish it down and pull it off. You may have to do this several times.

[1930fordpickup]

Do they have clear on them? I have soaked some bodies in water soapy before , and the decals came off.

[slusher]

Soak the body in warm soapy water and then rub the decals with a soft sponge. Also before you soak it see what masking tape will remove dry...

[Jantrix]

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[Guest]

As John said, use tape. I use clear packaging tape to remove decals. Just rub it down good on the decal and give it a quick pull. If they have clear over them, you're outta luck.

[Tom Geiger]

As John said, use tape. I use clear packaging tape to remove decals. Just rub it down good on the decal and give it a quick pull. If they have clear over them, you're outta luck.

and if the paint isn't sticking too well, it can come off too! As in paint that was sprayed right over plastic with no sanding prep.