discussion Decal removal

[The Smythe Meister]

Mornin'
As the title suggests I'm after a proven method for getting a decal off a model, without causing too much damage to the surface beneath.
Any ideas would be much appreciated chaps

 

[Jim R]

I can't help Andy but I imagine that if you've put a coat of sealing varnish over the decal it becomes very much harder. I'll be interested in the replies.

 

[Guest]

With decals that adhere well, the only reliable method I’ve so far found is scraping with a knife … but that kind of goes against the “without causing too much damage” requirement

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Jim,
I haven't used varnish over it yet.... Only Micro set,so fingers crossed!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

With decals that adhere well, the only reliable method I’ve so far found is scraping with a knife … but that kind of goes against the “without causing too much damage” requirement :sad:

Cheers Jakko,
It might come to that if no other method comes to light......
..... The bloody thing has to come off one way or another!!

 

[Allen Dewire]

According to the bottle, Mr. Smiff, Micro Set can also be used for decal removal. Might be worth a try Andy...

 

[PaulTRose]

i was going to say try plenty of microset to soften it up

 

[The Smythe Meister]

According to the bottle, Mr. Smiff, Micro Set can also be used for decal removal. Might be worth a try Andy...

I did try that last night Allen but the thing wouldn't budge apart from "scrunching" up a bit

 

[The Smythe Meister]

i was going to say try plenty of microset to soften it up

Sorry Paul,crossed posts there!
Thanks for that mate.

 

[Airborne01]

Hi Jim,
I haven't used varnish over it yet.... Only Micro set,so fingers crossed!

Copious amounts of Micro Sol will soften and wrinkle the offending beast allowing careful removal with a blade!
Steve

 

[Allen Dewire]

Have you tried using a pin to gently prick the decal several times and then brushing more Micro Set on it? The only other idea would be sandblasting it off, but that is rather extreme...

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Copious amounts of Micro Sol will soften and wrinkle the offending beast allowing careful removal with a blade!
Steve

Cheers Steve,
Looks like I'll be hosting it down with Micro Sol this afternoon then

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Have you tried using a pin to gently prick the decal several times and then brushing more Micro Set on it? The only other idea would be sandblasting it off, but that is rather extreme...

..... the more I think about it,the more appealing sandblasting the ruddy thing gets!!

 

[PaulTRose]

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's excellent Paul,
I'll give that a bash later and let you know how it went with some "before and after" pics.
Thanks for that!!

 

[KarlW]

Bin the kit, buy a new one, genuine excuse for doing so........

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Bin the kit, buy a new one, genuine excuse for doing so........

Get behind me Satan....
..... Spent enough on this hobby the past few days as it is you bad,bad man!!

 

[KarlW]

Get behind me Satan....
..... Spent enough on this hobby the past few days as it is you bad,bad man!!

Yeah, like you're not already thinking it..........."Pet I bought the wrong colour of green for this model, so now i need to buy a model that is this green so I don't waste the paint."...............

 

[Jim R]

Invest in one of these - that will shift the b*****s

 

[KarlW]

Invest in one of these - that will shift the b*****s

Approved.