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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Philippines
Help!!!
Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Friday, May 16, 2014 8:44 PM

Checked my stash and found out that there are decal sheets (from old model kits especially Matchbox ) where the  onion paper-like covering is now stuck with the sheet. How do you remove this without damaging the decals? Thanks for any assistance

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:30 AM

This indeed can be a problem. I have fixed this with paper adhering only lightly.  I wad up a paper towel and just barely wet it, and blot down on the covering paper.  The one I rescued was only stuck in one spot, so I very lighty daubed the wet towel down on that spot. It did wet the decal film slightly but not enough to hurt anything.  But it is indeed a risky task.  Good luck. I would wait and do this soon before you are going to use decals, not weeks before.

If you do damage decals, maybe you can scan and repair an inkjet copy of the damaged decals.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Philippines
Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:56 AM

Thanks Don. I'll keep that in mind since I'm not going use them yet

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