Decals transfer (frame to be painted)

[freederix]

Hello
I have a frame made by Eddy Merckx. Paintwork is in bad condition with rusty spots etc.
I want to repaint it but dont want to loose decals that are on it.
is there any good way to take them down and put them back on frame after painting?

 

[BobbyStillz]

Hello
I have a frame made by Eddy Merckx. Paintwork is in bad condition with rusty spots etc.
I want to repaint it but dont want to loose decals that are on it.
is there any good way to take them down and put them back on frame after painting?

If it's a sticker decal, I've taped it off to save it. However, an appliqué decal cannot be removed and reapplied. Depending on the decals, there are replacements available online. Do you have pics of what you're trying to save?

Here's a Rollfast decal I saved by taping it off (on the seat tube).

Primered

Painted

 

[Wayne]

What decals are you trying to reproduce? The chain guard is flat, take a couple pictures and measure the length and height. Places like Fast Signs can reproduce them. Decals that roll around the seat tube, or other tubes are much harder to reproduce with pictures.

Members here like @Chuy may be able to help.

 

[freederix]

decals are almost the same as on this bike: https://classiclightweights.net/belgium/eddy-merckx/1972-eddy-merckx-kessels/ - only my bike is white. (have no picture handy)

I have two choices - keep decals and try to restore back to original or go crazy and do something totally different - more modern but with classic feel.

Like that one I did few years back:

 

[CRASH]

Your best best is to apply new decals to new paint. Looks like this is the kit you need:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204280725967