Advice. Decals replacement Almega Dx

[Fatboy1974]

Hi all. Im going to fo my first restoration. I dont want to reespray because paint is in goid conditionbut decals are marked. I ordered replacement decals to Vinilosbici,vand are quite good, but seems the can not do fluoro decals with transparent decals. Im not happy with the pink obtained, but it cannot be changed , only make clearer. My questions:
- Do I replace all decals? Should I keep the existing fluoro ones and replace only text ones?
- The top tube is bigger, would you replace it?
- Which is the best method to remove all decals without damaging painting?

Please help! I dont know what to do. Im worried about regret after doing the change....

 

[Mod-Master]

I’m crossing my own boundaries here, I don’t really like “patina” but I think you should clearcoat over it

I just think it’ll look nicer

 

[nicklej]

The fluro colours make it "pop" a little more. As much as the decals are similar in their design I can't help but think the pink is almost too dull by comparison. I think Gil at retro decals can produce fluro ones but you'd need to check.

I would replace the damaged decals regardless but it may look odd to the keen eye or perfectionist if the shades are not consistent across the bike. I know my attention to detail would be eeking me on to replace all decals to the same kind.

 

[Fatboy1974]

I’m crossing my own boundaries here, I don’t really like “patina” but I think you should clearcoat over it

I just think it’ll look nicer

What do you mean with "clearcoat" exactly? Apply polishing?

 

[Fatboy1974]

How I remove old decals? Alcohol?

 

[Mod-Master]

What do you mean with "clearcoat" exactly? Apply polishing?

Laquer?

 

[Imlach]

How I remove old decals? Alcohol?

A heat gun can usually loosen up the decals. Some use gasket remover but be careful as it can damage paint.

Heat gun, plastic scraper can be a good start.

 

[Mod-Master]

A heat gun can usually loosen up the decals. Some use gasket remover but be careful as it can damage paint.

Heat gun, plastic scraper can be a good start.

Amen

 

[Fatboy1974]

Amen

Thank you!

 

[Fatboy1974]

The purists in retrobikes what would you do? Should I keep decals as they are ( mostly the pink flour ones), and replace only the text CROMO Blades, EOS , Alpinestars words? SHould I keep everything as is? I'm worried about replacing the decals and then notice that I made a BIG mistake.