Removing Foil Decals

[Robertk]

Any tips out there for removing foil decals with the intention of reapplying them?
I'm working on a Sears frame and the headbadge appears to be a foil decal. I'd like to take it off when I sand & paint the frame rather than mask it.

My thought was to use a heat gun / blow dryer and slowly peel back the decal. Then use superglue to reapply once the frame has been painted.

Anybody try this before?

Thanks,
RK

 

[Anonymous]

I really dont think it can be removed without destroying it.

Raleigh Ron sells replacements.Hes a real good guy to deal with.

http://www.raleighronsclassics.com/3Sch ... ecals.html

 

[Robertk]

Thanks - was trying to avois extra co$t, but guess that's not possible.

 

[jaydub]

Try some Ronson Lighter fluid it should remove the glue..But to get that puppy back on is another story..3m spray adhesive will work .. I would do that only if I couldn't get a new one..

I rebuild a lot of Swimming pool and Hot tub motors with Gaskets /Seals and bearings .Since I charge as much as I can.. LOL.. I try to throw a Quick fresh Rattle Can paint job on them to make them look nice and new $$$. So once the motor is off ready to paint I take a little Grease and smear it all over the motor decal staying only on the decal itself..Spray it ..let it dry and then wipe of the grease . I think it looks cleaner with out a tape line. and I have tried both ways.

 

[Robertk]

Cool - I'll give the grease idea a try...