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  1. rcraig

    rcraig F1 Rookie

    Dec 7, 2005
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    Bob Craig
    #1 rcraig, Mar 9, 2007
    I want to safely remove the decals from my Hotwheels Elite 430 Challenge. Anyone know a safe way? Alcohol? Please help.--- THanks Bob
     
  2. Rexcoltrain

    Rexcoltrain Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2003
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    #2 Rexcoltrain, Mar 9, 2007
    I had good luck with nail polish remover mixed with water. Weaker is better so you take off any clearcoat or paint, so you have to start mild and add until it works.
     
  3. 360 Spyder

    360 Spyder Formula Junior

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    #3 360 Spyder, Mar 10, 2007
    Just what Rex said... Q-Tips dipped in Nail Polish remover. Go easy and slowly.
     
  4. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

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    #4 slk99, Mar 10, 2007
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  5. lucky_13_2002

    lucky_13_2002 F1 Rookie

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    #5 lucky_13_2002, Mar 10, 2007
    I have done a lot of F1 with Marlboro decals for which I had to remove the "blanks".I use lacquer thiner and don't dilute it.Just dip Q-tip in it and gently rub on the decal.The m moment your Q-tip gets all "dirty" change it.In the F1 cars made by Mattel in does not do anything to the paint.However you have to be careful which model you are using it on as some have plastic parts that are either molded in the body color or painted to match.Lacquer thiner on plastic is not the best thing that can happened to a model but you don't have to worry about it on the "Elite" as they are all metal except for side mirrors.
    Hope I helped.
    Best regards
    Michael
     
  6. bigodino

    bigodino F1 World Champ
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    Apr 29, 2004
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    #6 bigodino, Mar 10, 2007
    There are special decal removers, for example Micro Set made by Microscale Industries.
     
  7. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

    Dec 4, 2004
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    #7 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jun 30, 2007
    What did you use to remove them? I think one of the 1/18 models I have has a clear coat over the decal. How can I get around that problem to remove decals?
     
  8. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

    Jun 8, 2004
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    #8 slk99, Jun 30, 2007
    There is a bottle of compound sold in HK which speciallizing on remove the decal of Elite F430 Challenge. I forgot the name and I am in vacation right now... I give you the info when I return in late July.
     

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