Austerity no removal

[brian1951]

Im about to remove the decals from this
This is a brass loco with decals fitted, any suggestions ?

[Steve M]

Try soaking them in T-cut to soften them them lightly scratch them off with a cocktail stick.

If that fails an industrial size sandblasted and a respray might do it.

[brian1951]

I tried T-cut Steve, will not budge them. Razor blade next me thinks.

[Steve M]

I tried T-cut Steve, will not budge them. Razor blade next me thinks.

Followed by a respray.

[Paul-H]

I suppose it depends on if they have been coated in varnish. If not one of The decal setting solutions like microsol/microset will soften the bond and a low them to be lifted off

If they have been varnished then it depends on what type of varnish was used, enamel or acrylic.

Paul

[brian1951]

A spot of petrol on a cotton bud did the job, gently dabbed on for a second and decal lifted with a blade, no damage to paint at all.

[Steve M]

Useful tip, thanks Brian.

[brian1951]

Tedious to say the least, but happy with the out come,

[Steve M]

They have come off nicely. Are you re-numbering?

[brian1951]

Its a slow job Steve, yes it will re-numbered either 188 or 198, when my research is concluded into the last train to ever run on the line.