I have some stick on decals on monokote that I might want to remove. Would appreciate suggestions for a safe removal.

Warm them up with a heat gun then lift them off & clean up the glue with acetone . Take it slow , Max H. l

I think big max's idea is the best place to start. I got and ARF with some covering film trim that I got off that way and I used lacquer thinner to remove the adhesive residue with no ill effects. Acetone is a little scarey to me as it can disolve some plastics - so too with lacquer thinner I guess.

I just tried some acetone on a rudder that I'm not going to use on my ARF and all is well.

Bill

Acetone and lacquer thinner won't effect the coverings such as Monokote that have the color embedded in the adhesive layer. They will damage coverings and decals that have the color printed on top of the plastic layer. Don't ask me how I know. On an ARF it's best to test it in a inconspicuous spot first.

That's how I do it... works every time.

Yes, heat will allow for removal, however I would not use strong chemicals like acetone or lacquer thinner.

3M makes a product that removes the glue goo.

See this Thread:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_84...tm.htm#8462647

Charles

Use the suggestions already posted but I want to emphasize to "GO SLOW AND PATIENCE" part

I used brake fluid on my Cox Hyper Viper. It had the most hideous graphics I have ever seen. This is a secret seldom shared by anyone outside of the static plastic modeling community. Shhhh. You didn't hear it here.

Bill

I always rub a a covering iron over the area. Rub a few seconds.................peels off very easy........Simple, no chemicals needed

Thanks, Dude, I'll keep that in mind and brake fluid is highly toxic.

Bill