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  1. jwol

    jwol Rookie

    Feb 19, 2004
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    Centreville, VA
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    John
    #1 jwol, Sep 7, 2004
    Hi, I have Marlboro decals for my Hotwheels F1 2002 and 2003. I would like advice on what to use to remove the white paint(?) on the spine of the 2002 without removing the red base paint. The white area on the Marlboro decals is a different shape from that on the car, so it has to come off. Additionally I am assuming that folks are removing the anntenas and probes from the top of the nose, applying the Marlboro script and gluing them back on. Is this the proper way to go about it? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, John.
     
  2. Iceman.1

    Iceman.1 Karting

    Jun 22, 2004
    93
    Canada
    #2 Iceman.1, Sep 7, 2004
    I have done lots of these coversions.

    There are two ways to remove the unwanted decals on the car.

    The preferred one is to simply use "Scotch" tape. Apply it to the unwanted sticker or decal, press hard and yank it off like you would a band-aid. It should come off in bits. Probably take about 10 tape applications to get rid of it.

    Alternately use nail polish remover, Be very careful as to which kind..if it is too strong the issue is not so much the paint but destroying any plastic bits that the decals are on...the rear wing for example. I am in Canada and use the Sally Hansen brand. It is the only one I trust You might want to try the non-acetone types also but I have had mixed results. ALWAYS test on something like the baseplate first to make sure it is safe.

    The way to use these is to apply them with a tissue or Q-tip. Rub the area a bit and then repeat with clean liquid until all decal is removed. DO NOT LEAVE THE NAIL POLISH REMOVER ON THE CAR for hours or over-night.
    Just a heads up on the Ferrari. When you remove the white on the airbox do not be alarmed when you see silver underneath. It is NOT bare metal. Rather it is a decal that Mattel uses to prevent the red base colour from bleeding through the white. It is actually a very clever idea to use yourself.

    Regarding the antenna question; yes remove them then enlarge the holes a bit. Apply the decals, open the holes up and glue them in. Remember they are not at all in scale to start with anyway!

    Hope this helps.

    Bill
     

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