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  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: subic,philippines
Removing Old Decals
Posted by sidewinder77 on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:14 AM

Need advise regarding removal of decals on some ageing planes that I intend to rebuild and repaint. I have some 10year old planes that i build back in college. Ive heard of some decal removal solutions but Im not sure if its available from where I am, havent checked yet but, what are the alternatives for this? are there any common household stuff that can do the job?

thanks all in advance,

James

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  • Member since
    November 2012
Posted by dioramator on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:22 AM

 

Hi James

Try wetting down the decal (with water) and laying a piece of cling wrap over it, then let it sit overnight. the cling wrap stops the water evaporating so the decal can soak long enough for the adhesive to soften. You should then be able to scrape it off with a tooth pick and tissue (or cotton bud).

Brett

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: Bradenton, Florida
Posted by 511inf11AAD on Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:33 PM

Try Scotch tape, masking tape works pretty good for me.

Sam

  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: subic,philippines
Posted by sidewinder77 on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:01 PM

Thanks guys, will try these tips out

 

james

On the Bench:

Tamiya 1/48 Beaufighter

ICM 1/48 P-51B Mustangs

ICM 1/48 Spitfire IX

Hobbyworld 1/48 Huey

Academy 1/72 P-51B Mustang / F6F-3 Hellcat

Italeri 1/72 F-117 Nighthawk

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