Decal Question

[kevinrude]

I am fixing up my buddy’s CD-10. The paint and decals are in nice original condition except for the ‘starting instructions’ on the front of the cowl so I would prefer not to strip, repaint and redecal everything.

Can I remove this decal and apply a new one without repainting? If not, would I just be able to retouch the front of the cowl and then apply the decal? Any other tips or advice appreciated as it is almost certain that I haven’t thought of all of the possible solutions to this problem.

Thanks.

[ray-schaber]

Any decals you want to save coat then with a light coating of vasalene then paint the the rest of the part.
Ray

[chris-p]

My humble opinion…..

Ive never seen one of these touch up jobs that turned out decent. By the time you mess with it over and over, easier just to strip her down and repaint/decal the whole thing and be done with it. Or just leave it be if its just a motor that will be used.

You could try going really slowly over the decal with a decal remover pad, bring the paint back to life with polish, then install a new decal? That may turn out ok?

I cannot personally see any situation using new paint that would turn out decent, except for painting the whole thing of course.

[chris-p]

This is the tool

https://www.amazon.ca/Car-Decal-Removal … B00FJF0O2K

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ … -p8570970e

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/decal-remover-tool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3zH1hMoxqs

[Tubs]

Sent you a PM.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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