How to remove decals after using MicroSol?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Decaling
1

Applying fiddly little decals to my 1/72 Japanese armor. After “microsoling” in place and letting it set for about 45 min., I decided I would replace it with something a little more robust (camo showing through the marking making it very difficult to distinguish.
More MicroSol and water didn’t (appear to) help, so I gave it a shot of IPA. Which removed the decals and also attacked the lacquer underneath.

We learn from our mistakes, so is there a good/better way to remove decals once they have set?

1 Like
2

If I need to remove a decal, I either use Tamiya tape or 3M blue painters tape applied firmly over the decal. I’ve had decals set for a few days after using Solvaset. . They came right off, and did not damage the surface.

6 Likes
3

Here are the stripped bits (turret, both sides), now touched up and ready for another coat of gloss and different decals.

IMG_7241
IMG_72411920×1920 316 KB

IMG_7240
IMG_72401920×1920 324 KB

2 Likes