Has anyone got any tips on removing tank decals that have a layer of clear coat over them?
on the wagon
Has anyone got any tips on removing tank decals that have a layer of clear coat over them?
yes Sir!
Drop a match into the tank
preferably lit
on the wagon
Fair call sir. I should have said i'd like to remove them without having to respray the tank
the clear coat is the basis of your shiny paint job. anything under it is part of the paint, and will require stripping of the clear, removal of the offending decal, then re-clear coating it.
on the wagon
I feared as much. I shall attack the clear with sand paper, wet i guess? 800?
The instructions are simple...
Beware dicking with a clearcoat. Some of them are compatible with the (matte) paint underneath, but will not like a coat of anything over the top. Even sanding the whole thing to remove the gloss may not do it.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
on the wagon
Thanks MSTRS.
Worst case i'll have to have the whole thing re painted
I shall attempt to remove the clear by sanding the whole tank. I'll remove the offending decals then have it professionally cleared again. What sort of sand paper (or other method) do you recommend?
The instructions are simple...
To get the best job possible, you need to take it back to metal. Use wet'n'dry - 300 maybe - to remove clear/paint, then go finer as you go through the undercoat. Then spray with a filler/base coat, sand smooth with 1200 grit (wet), then colour coat, then several coats of clear. Or use several coats of gloss colour, without the clear.
You see, the problem is that paint comes in different types, not all of which are compatible with other brands. Ever seen paint 'fizz'? It aint pretty.
Basically, the solvents in the new coat attack the old paint you've sprayed over.
Plus, some paints need to be layered at certain(ish) time intervals. So the new layer bonds to the still-curing previous layer.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
on the wagon
Thanks, good info there. I'll price up a respray and get sanding
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Yes!Originally Posted by kiwifruit
An MBX will strip decals under clearcoat, provided the tank is metal. If tank is plastic, the basecoat will tear off also unfortunately. Most good panel/paint shops will have an MBX and could do this in less than 2 minutes.
In reality though, trying to re-apply clearcoat only is cheap and nasty.
But yes, it can be done!!!
Nunquam Non Paratus
anything can be done - at a price - apparantley we even went to the moon! I'd be just taking the tank in to a painter - the time saved by youy sanding the decal off just won't be worth it - like it's been said - a paint shop would have the decal off in 2 minutes.
on the wagon
thanks guys
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What's an MBX?
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Basically an air-tool powered rubber wheel that's used to remove pinstripes/decals without damaging paint. Also has wire wheel attachments for heavy duty work.
http://www.mbxit.com/index.php
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What about the other way, applying decals to a painted clear coated tank. Do you need to you overspray with a clear over the top, and if so what do you use (or is it a question for pro painter)?
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