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09-19-2019, 03:13 AM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 211
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Morning,
Just wondering if anyone knows this, 'cause I'm trying to avoid removing a decal to find out. On some of my older vehicles that had decals on clear vinyl, it looks like either the plastic has faded or the vinyl has darkened. There's often a difference in colour between the plastic around a sticker and what appears underneath. Or both? :-D |
09-19-2019, 11:09 AM | #2 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 10,010
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It could be the sticker darkening/yellowing. It’s very common for the sticker to discolor over time. If it’s on the plastic beneath the sticker, it could be due to glue residue from the sticker, and can be cleaned.
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09-20-2019, 04:05 AM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 211
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Well... that's annoying. :-D
Cheers Yeet. It's not something I'm overly concerned with "fixing", but will definitely keep it in mind. Next time I buy a vehicle with iffy decals, I shall test this. |
09-20-2019, 12:02 PM | #4 |
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This has happened to me as well. After I remove the old decal and clean the part, somtimes the change in color tone remains. I read somewhere that it is because the decal blocks some of the UV light so everything else ages at a certain rate yet what is under the decal doesn't.
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09-20-2019, 09:18 PM | #5 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 45
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It's called "ghosting". As Dusty stated its from UV exposure over time. I've been running into it a lot doing some restorations. If the previous owner put them on straight the new decal will cover up the discoloration. Otherwise, I sand the areas down with 800/1000 grit sandpaper and use the Novus 3-step plastic polish system. Soak them in baby oil for a day and the plastic is revived. Takes some time and patience but it can be restored.
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09-21-2019, 06:27 AM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 211
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Quote:
Otherwise, I sand the areas down with 800/1000 grit sandpaper and use the Novus 3-step plastic polish system. Soak them in baby oil for a day and the plastic is revived.
Beyond fixing broken bits, I wasn’t really expecting to fully restore all the Joe bits I buy but, the more I think, the more it appeals. |
09-21-2019, 05:30 PM | #7 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 45
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baby oil after polish. Let it soak in for about a day then wash it off thoroughly with lots of warm soapy water, rinse & repeat if neccesary, then wipe it dry.
I was getting nit-picky with some scratches and ghosting on my collection. It all depends on what you can live with. |
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