Engine cover decal removal

[germankat]

Anyone know a good tip for removing the engine cover decals? I have the correct ones to go back on and I want to polish some scratches out of the genny cover but I can't get the old decals off.

Cheers, Adam

[johnr]

sharp woodworking chisel and great care! its tricky but the only way. getting it hot will loosen the adhesive, but theyre stuck on well!

[germankat]

Cheers for that, I have already tried removing with a sharp impliment but not added the heat yet.

[germankat]

right, top tip for these things, leave to soak over night in sticky stuff remover, and it comes away no probs.

Off to the polishers then.

[jerry]

So.........having just taken crankcase cover in for weld on small underside crack , the guy said to me 'you realise that because this is done at such a high temp' the decal will bubble up and fall off' Ha Ha I thought........

[germankat]

I've been doing polishing at home for years now, horrible job, got the quote back today for all 4 engine cases, £40................. why have I been bothering to do it at home? let you know how good the results and then maybe a recommendation of local services list?

[Katman]

Where's that at?
You're only down the road from me

[germankat]

Hi Katman, the place is called Suussex Polishers or polishing, they are in Lancing. Haven't had the bits back yet so I am still not sure of how good the work is yet,but will let you know.

[germankat]

Bits back, I'm happy to recommend the quality.