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Modeling in General: Decals
Trouble with decals?
Help please !!!!!!!! - Removing decals
klimmer
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 04:50 AM UTC
Guys,

I screwed up the main decals on the side of my Mitchell............they are really off................how do you remove them?????????/

Please someone help..........

I used Tamiya paints under them, with a coat of future prior to application. I have a spare set I can use.

Other then repainting over top...............any other tips?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Ted
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 04:57 AM UTC
i would apply micro-sol and try to rub them off with my finger tips. You could also get some real fine sand paper and gently rub them . I think the future will protect your paint job underneath
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 04:58 AM UTC
As long as you haven't sealed them with anything, they should come off by rewetting them. You may need to soak them with warm water or place a warm, wet cloth to loosen them up. If they are already sealed, repainting is the only answer.

Good luck.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 05:21 AM UTC
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/flo/flof552144.htm
GO SLOWLY!
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 06:21 AM UTC
You can also use scotch tape and pull as much off as possible, and then go with water to get the rest.
klimmer
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 08:34 AM UTC
Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback.
I tried reapplying solvaset, and pulling with scoth tape, some of it came off, but the rest is being very stuborn. I will try appying more, then pulling. The paint is already coming up in a couple of places, but I think its recoverable. Can I paint over future? I am thinking of just masking off that particular section and redoing it.
Any thoughts?
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 08:56 AM UTC
Yes, you can paint over the Future with no issues. Good luck.
klimmer
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Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:34 PM UTC
Thanks for all the advice guys. I appreciate the feedback.
I feel really dumb for not installing the decals right in the first place, but what's done is done. Hopefully it will work out.
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