Removing a new water decal? Whats the best way?

[blincoe]

I want to take this water decal off and put a new one. It doesn't look like clear coat is on top.

What's the best way to remove this decal with out damaging the paint? I have seen threads about someone using micro sol, but maybe someone has done it another way?

Here's a picture of the decal I want to remove and place a new one.

 

[CWCMAN]

Re-wet it or perhaps a heat gun to soften it up and peel away

 

[rhenning]

Tip the bike so the decal is facing up and then keep is covered with wet rags. That should loosen it eventually. If it doesn't it is probably not a water slide decal. Not sure you will know what this means but the key is "Patience Grass Hopper". Roger

 

[blincoe]

Tip the bike so the decal is facing up and then keep is covered with wet rags. That should loosen it eventually. If it doesn't it is probably not a water slide decal. Not sure you will know what this means but the key is "Patience Grass Hopper". Roger

Copy that sir.

 

[blincoe]

Re-wet it or perhaps a heat gun to soften it up and peel away

Appreciate it,

 

[redline1968]

Goof off.

 

[Autocycleplane]

Vinegar should soften it up without harming the paint.

 

[GTs58]

Vinegar should soften it up without harming the paint.

^^^^ +1 ^^^^

I don't know how fresh that paint is, but I sure wouldn't take the chance with Goofy off. I use it at work and it ruins 6 month old fresh factory paint, polycarbonate and acrylic.

 

[PAValentine]

^^^^ +1 ^^^^

I don't know how fresh that paint is, but I sure wouldn't take the chance with Goofy off. I use it at work and it ruins 6 month old fresh factory paint, polycarbonate and acrylic.

Do a google search for model car or train decal removal.


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[BWbiker]

I want to take this water decal off and put a new one. It doesn't look like clear coat is on top.

What's the best way to remove this decal with out damaging the paint? I have seen threads about someone using micro sol, but maybe someone has done it another way?

Here's a picture of the decal I want to remove and place a new one.

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Done it, took a newly placed dry decal off the head stock of a Fender guitar, just use light weight clear packing tape, or Scotch tape should work too.