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09/05/2020 3:11 pm
Advice on removing tampos
I have a situation where I want to transfer the tampo/decal from one distressed car to a good one which lacks the tampo/decal. Any ideas? Warm water? ??
12/05/2020 3:43 am
Tim, if itis truly a tampo, you cannot transfer it because it is not a "lift off" type of graphic.
It is PAINT. You can remove it, but you can't move it.
12/05/2020 8:27 am
Question for Andy
This is on one of the old old DM 48 Chrysler T&Cs. I found a video online about using something called Micro Sol which dissolves old decals. I ordered some to try. I was hoping to remove the old decals and reuse them. You're saying no hope?
13/05/2020 4:44 am
Tim, there is a distinct difference between a tampo (PAINT) and a decal (LIFT off transfer). A decal is a film which is typically slid into place as a "water-slide". Even after a period of time, you can re-soften and move a decal by using products such as Micro Sol because you are moving a piece of film. A Tampo, on the other hand, is like taking a brush and painting a graphic on a surface. You CANNOT move paint. You can only remove it.