Removing a USAF/USAAF Decal on Repro Flight Jacket {MA-1, L-2A, L-2B, , B-10, B-15s, etc.}

[TheManWithNoPlan]

Hi All,

Long time without a post.

Anyone know how to remove these types of decals? Found on MA-1, L-2A, L-2B, , B-10, and B-15s made by Alpha, I. Spiewak, Greenbrier Mfg, Buzz Rickson, etc.

Thank you for any information

 

[Micawber]

The type of decal and fabric will determine the method [chemical, heat etc, etc]. Assessment by someone experienced with the garment in hand is generally required but there is usually an element of experimentation and there are no guarantees. In short it is difficult, if not impossible, to remove them entirely without damaging the fabric or leaving unfaded areas where the decal used to be.

I could say [as some might] try x, y or z but if the inks bleed, material degrades / wrinkles / fades / you name it you won't thank me.

 

[B-Man2]

Can’t really help you because I’ve never heard of it being attempted with nylon jackets. I’m fairly certain that the jacket will probably sustain some residual damage using any method .

 

[TheManWithNoPlan]

Thank you guys for the insight. I have seen quite a few Alpha 'Reprint' Models [MA-1, L-2B, L-2A, B-15] with decals almost completely faded, but, you are right, this is most likely a gamble.

 

[B-Man2]

Thank you guys for the insight. I have seen quite a few Alpha 'Reprint' Models [MA-1, L-2B, L-2A, B-15] with decals almost completely faded, but, you are right, this is most likely a gamble.

If I can ask … why do you want them gone ?
If you just don’t like the appearance of them then why not consider a commercially made repro of the same jacket but without a Roundel? .

 

[Pa12]

I put the MASH transfers on my b-10. Can’t speak for original decals but these are more of an ink transfer than a decal. I can see that it’s soaked into the fabric and doubtful that it could ever be removed.

 

[TheManWithNoPlan]

If I can ask … why do you want them gone ?
If you just don’t like the appearance of them then why not consider a commercially made repro of the same jacket but without a Roundel? .

I like the look, and have found a few 'deadstock' examples, but, would never wear the roundel out.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Hard to remove them without leave trace.

If you have original jackets on hand, better leave them be.

Buy some replica jackets without logo instead.

 

[TheManWithNoPlan]

Hard to remove them without leave trace.

If you have original jackets on hand, better leave them be.

Buy some replica jackets without logo instead.

Thank you Shanghai-Mayne, that looks like the route I'll take