Foil decal removal

[Mattdub]

Clear back decals = hairdryer .

What about foil back decals ? . I'd like to try & save at least one if poss to be able to scan , can it be done or does the foil disintegrate (sp) ?.

[kdw712]

matt i used a hairdryer on some but they do rip and tear and lot easier
so prehaps theres a better way

[Jazzchimp]

Lighter fluid - from the tobacconist

Never fails!

[harris]

matt just do what ever you try slowly they can be saved but not all
as they fall to pieces fluid or hairdryer .good luck

[Mattdub]

Lighter fluid - from the tobacconist

Never fails!

Carl ,

Lighter fluid ?

[Jazzchimp]

Yup, it melts the adhesive and the foil will simply drop off without and damage. Once it's evaporated you have a perfect decal in your hands. Trust me

Not sure how you can adhere it back on again. We use 'Spray mount' but that if only for card

[Mattdub]

Yup, it melts the adhesive and the foil will simply drop off without and damage. Once it's evaporated you have a perfect decal in your hands. Trust me

Not sure how you can adhere it back on again. We use 'Spray mount' but that if only for card

Sounds cool , how do you apply the lighter fluid ? , wipe on ?

[harris]

1 tip   dont put it in the lighter first   

[Mattdub]

1 tip   dont put it in the lighter first   

 

[Jazzchimp]

It's got a spout and made by swan 

[Mattdub]

It's got a spout and made by swan 

Put fluid on a rag and wipe decal ?

[Jazzchimp]

You can flood the edge and the decal will start to lift - then you can pour it under the now lifted corner and continue along - works every time. It won't damage the decal but will melt the adhesive.

DO NOT SMOKE WHILE ATEMPTING THIS!!!!

[Mattdub]

You can flood the edge and the decal will start to lift - then you can pour it under the now lifted corner and continue along - works every time. It won't damage the decal but will melt the adhesive.

DO NOT SMOKE WHILE ATEMPTING THIS!!!!

Thank you Carl , you are a Gent 

Now where's my lighter fluid , cigarette anyone 

[DR VINOAH]

kaaaaboooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmm

[Mattdub]

kaaaaboooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmm

You know that Steve !

 

[burnaliser]

Lighter fluid should work perfectly, I use it to get video shop labels off old videos that I collect and it always takes the stickers off without damaging the sleeves at all, so should be fine