Removing a Valve Cover Decal - 1960 Car

[Joe M.]

For some reason, I applied a "230" decal on both stamped steel valve covers. Of course, I now know that is incorrect. Is there anyway to remove the decal without stripping the paint and decal and starting over?

[Thomas H.]

Re: Removing a Valve Cover Decal - 1960 Car

Joe,

I assume you used water to put the decal on. How about trying to soak it, maybe with a sponge or rag, to soften it up and then rub it off?

I need to remove mine as I don't like the way I put it on. I was planning on trying this method. (I bought two decals knowing that the chances were pretty good I'd mess the first one up)

Tom

[Joe M.]

Re: Removing a Valve Cover Decal - 1960 Car

It is the water release type decal. I don't want to remove the valve cover so I am going to soak a rag in water and cover the rag with plastic so it stays wet for several hours and see if I get lucky. Will keep you posted.

[Edward S.]

Re: Removing a Valve Cover Decal - 1960 Car

I might try to do what I also do with stickers, decals, etc - I use a heat gun and warm one corner heat and peal off. Just go slowly. Good luck