Anyone have a good way of removing the factory decals from the Rebel EDF? I'm going with a USAF or NAVY theme.
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The decals pull the paint under them... because the bond of the decal to the paint is stronger than the bond of paint to EPO.
That will always result in the outline of the decal being left. You have to find a way to "fair" the edges. I use a paper towel and acetone. (caution, make sure it really is EPO, because EPS will be destroyed)FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by fhhuber View PostThe decals pull the paint under them... because the bond of the decal to the paint is stronger than the bond of paint to EPO.
That will always result in the outline of the decal being left. You have to find a way to "fair" the edges. I use a paper towel and acetone. (caution, make sure it really is EPO, because EPS will be destroyed)
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Originally posted by andrew_flyguy View PostUse tape to pull them up! Packing tape, duct tape, sometimes even masking tape. If they're waterslide, that'll bring them right up! May also work on yours.
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Originally posted by andrew_flyguy View PostUse tape to pull them up! Packing tape, duct tape, sometimes even masking tape. If they're waterslide, that'll bring them right up! May also work on yours.
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I dampen a paper towel in acetone, then rub to feather the edges of the paint border between lifted and not lifted... and it removes any remaining adhesive.
I've never pulled a decal from an EPO model without it lifting any paint that was under it.
Again... other foams will get eaten by acetone.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by Ron1950 View Postnice ill let u do mine!
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Originally posted by fhhuber View PostI dampen a paper towel in acetone, then rub to feather the edges of the paint border between lifted and not lifted... and it removes any remaining adhesive.
I've never pulled a decal from an EPO model without it lifting any paint that was under it.
Again... other foams will get eaten by acetone.
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+1 on paint over them , a little flat latex paint or primer with a light sand and the edges vanish, smoother than the foam. Pulling them off often leaves a rough surface which makes for allot of work to smooth out.
Like the shape of the rebel allot, she's going to look sweet with a repaintrc flyin addict
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Originally posted by mr.frankenjet View Post+1 on paint over them , a little flat latex paint or primer with a light sand and the edges vanish, smoother than the foam. Pulling them off often leaves a rough surface which makes for allot of work to smooth out.
Like the shape of the rebel allot, she's going to look sweet with a repaintMy YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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