Retired Wrencher 5,830 #1 Posted December 29, 2012 :USA: Hi I am just wondering if any of you know how to take paint over spray off of decals??? I have a 857 that was touched up and I would like to keep the original decals on it. Would kerosene or paint thinner work or even gas ???? Any info on this would be great full thanks and Happy New Year. Gary B………… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #2 Posted December 29, 2012 Gary, I would definitely not use any of the things you mentioned. I would think that because of the aggressive solvent nature of them, they will cause the adhesve to become soft and ruin those decals. Maybe some of the autobdy guys on here can be a bit more help. I would consider Prepsol but that might even be too aggressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #3 Posted December 29, 2012 I used some Oop's stain cleaner which is some petrol based they also have water based version. more folks will chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #4 Posted December 29, 2012 Orange Solv, (citrus based cleaners), or possibly some diluted tar remover "MAY" work but in almost all cases, once a solvent-based paint gets on a decal, be it paper or vinyl, it is there for life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #5 Posted December 29, 2012 Some of the cleaners mentioned above, gently with a sponge scrubbie for dishes. I don't have to remove paint often, use plenty of masking tape on all my decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,830 #6 Posted December 29, 2012 :USA: Ok Guys thanks. But I have say I am not to fussy on how the decals come out they are the originals.Like the front of the hood the decal there is all paint and the decal is part off I have some great 3M spray on adhesive it works real well.The tractor is unpainted. I will just buff it out with compound then wax. I have new ones for it but I decide to put it back together and ride it till I am ready to restore it. So thanks for the ideas and I will go slow with it and feel it out. Happy New Year to all Gary B..................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,411 #7 Posted December 29, 2012 OOOO Fine Steel wool can remove some paint ( depends on how much paint and how long its been on there, etc) but don't press too hard or it can damage the decal! I have had a few cases wherre the decal had some overruns from spray paint and this worked fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 542 #8 Posted December 30, 2012 Definently work "non-aggressively first and with patiences; Orange or citrus cleaner and Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser". Then try Denatured Alcohol: evaporates quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHRNaddict 5 #9 Posted December 30, 2012 Try Graffiti remover at Lowes, be gentle and wash often, with soap and water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #10 Posted December 30, 2012 my bride showed me a GREAT remover,just simple nail polish remover and a paper towel.just enough,not too much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
