A long ago previous owner of a postwar Lionel Rock Island Alco applied some small water decals to the plastic body, is there a safe way to remove these decals?
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My first attempt is water and an old toothbrush. If he didn't seal them, that will usually take them off.
John's suggestion is good. I've also used Solvaset solution to reverse the setting process instead of water. Paint it on, let it set a little bit, brush with toothbrush, wipe clean with a cloth.
One decal lifted right off with warm water and a toothbrush but the two remaining decals look like they need a Solvaset treatment. Another bonus is the D cell battery was left in the body, I had to drill out enough battery innards to get it to move to remove it. I will be trying baking soda and water for this advenure.
