Peeling decals

[GTs58]

The OP is calling a sticker a decal, Two different animals in my book.

 

[Schwinn499]

The OP is calling a sticker a decal, Two different animals in my book.

Oh I see, my phone wasn't displaying the photos, thought we were talking water transfer decals. My apologies.

 

[Andrew Gorman]

Those are stickers. Zippo lighter fluid or naptha, NOT barbecue lighter fluid will dissolve the stickum, then you can re-stick them with something else. I haven't done that but would guess that contact cement or superglue would work. Superglue does not do well in wet conditions, so if you ride the bike keep that in mind.

 

[Schwinn499]

Those are stickers. Zippo lighter fluid or naptha, NOT barbecue lighter fluid will dissolve the stickum, then you can re-stick them with something else. I haven't done that but would guess that contact cement or superglue would work. Superglue does not do well in wet conditions, so if you ride the bike keep that in mind.

I've successfully reapplied the sticker on schwinn approved center pull brakes using a similar method. I peeled the rest of the sticker off cleaned it fully with zippo fluid and then sprayed the back with super 33 spray glue...let it tack up and then apply. Apply pressure over night.

 

[morton]

I tried reattaching a sticker using hot melt glue. I worked like a charm except a little extra squeezed out from the edges and I still haven't been able to get rid of it completely.

If I try it again, I would make a masking tape border so when I pressed down the sticker, the extra would spill out onto the tape.

Anyway, proceed with caution.

 

[bulldog1935]

I've bought decals and rim foils from a few vendors,, my favorite is cyclomondo
http://cyclomondo.net/page17.htm
his gold, especially is better than most
Greg is Australia, but he gets it done

what he said - this seems like a no-brainer

 

[LouB]

I've got a can of that 3M Super 77 sitting on my shelf. I'll give that a try. Thanks all
Lou