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10/04/2019 10:42 am
Removing TAMPO decals
So first ...
I reached out to one of the best in the biz
And these are the words straight from George
It's probably Tampo. So, it's paint. Get some "non-acetone" nail polish remover and q-tips. Dip and start rubbing. Only take off what you want off. Don't get aggressive. When done, wipe with alcohol. If the finish blushes you can buff it out.
" Many thanks goes to George Bojaciuk "
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So then
.... Why are these called " TAMPO "
When I was kid ... we called them " DECALS " .... duh !!!
So highlight, copy and paste the link below - It explains how the name
https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Tampo
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Then ....
As I was surfing on the internet ... I came across this website that was posted on the world wide web for all to see
So highlight, copy and paste the link below
https://mycustomhotwheels.com/how-to-remove-tampos/
WARNING:
I tend to lean more and stay close to George and follow what he has to say.
OK ***
For me .... this just 1 more missing part of the puzzle
10/04/2019 11:35 am
Very interesting
10/04/2019 11:56 am
Just don’t crowd me at Craft Ale. My disco lines still work there!
10/04/2019 12:00 pm
Thanks Dennis and George...
... having been in the screen printing business (among other graphic processes), I found this info very interesting. Some of our client's products were pad printed, which sounds very similar to the tampo process.
Thanks, yall.
10/04/2019 12:03 pm
Same!
If you look back, I did a series on the Diecast process. Maybe someone can dig that up. Shows the process!
10/04/2019 12:10 pm
Now I'm confused....
...the Hot Wheels article said to use acetone or Goof Off. I'll defer to George's advice and have ordered a non-acetone polish remover but also ordered some Goof Off. I've used that stuff before for something (I forget what) and it worked.
10/04/2019 12:20 pm
Well ... I'm going with George advise first .... then IF I have to go step 2 ... But George first
10/04/2019 12:48 pm
10/04/2019 4:10 pm
George - Thank you for clarification on NON ACETONE (NPR) Nail Polish Remover