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Old 2017.10.15, 03:23 PM   #1
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Removing Autoscale decals

Is there a method to safely remove decals from Autoscales without damaging the painted finish? I'm looking to make some custom Autoscales but save some time with a completed base painted Autoscale. The trick is removing the 'hand polished' decals without damaging the paint.
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I could see possibly doing it on a white painted Autoscale car (so that the plastic underneath is the same color), but I'd think any chemical you use to remove the decal would remove the paint, or make a big smeary mess. I could be wrong, but pretty sure there's a gloss clear coat over everything, and I'm guessing it's not water-based acrylic. If it was, you can get acrylic thinner, or rubbing alcohol or acetone can work. Otherwise, you're looking at paint thinner or turpentine, which will usually go through everything.

I wouldn't do it, unless the body is already trashed. C'mon Arch, get a white body and do it up!

Another option would be to "buff" it out with a dremel and a polishing wheel. Basically grind it off down to the paint, and put a new one in it's place, re-cover with clear coat. Requires very steady hands and a smooth touch.
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Hand polished Autoscales do not have clear coat paint over decals. In some cases you can scratch them off with a fingernail.

Glosscoat Autoscales are just as you say and would have to be striped.
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Hand polished Autoscales do not have clear coat paint over decals. In some cases you can scratch them off with a fingernail.

Glosscoat Autoscales are just as you say and would have to be striped.
I guess everything I have is Glosscoat. If you can scrape them off with a fingernail, I wonder if something like rubbing compound might do the trick, literally polish them off the car?
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Old 2017.10.16, 10:56 AM   #5
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Tooth polish would be best. Something like "Pearl Drops". Polishing compound not rubbing. Maybe some 2000 grit sandpaper. Anything to minimize the scratches to the surrounding area.
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Old 2017.10.16, 01:24 PM   #6
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On a McLaren 12C GT3 body, I removed the decals (as well as paint scuffs left by other cars) with a little 99% rubbing alcohol and an eyeglass cleaning cloth. It did not damage the paint or clear coat.
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how about soaking the whole body overnight (or maybe a couple of days) in a tub of water with some drops of soft detergent... hopefully to soften the decals... then you can theoretically scrape them off softly... haven't actually done this myself... but i guess it's worth a try...
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what body do you have in mind?
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