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Decal Application and Coating
Posted by:
Ian Kiraly
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Date: April 17, 2006 11:05PM
Hey all,
As you know I'm building a St. Croix fly rod on an SCII blank. I'm still a beginning rod builder, and did not put a decal on my first couple of rods but I would like to on this one. It's just the decal that came with the blank, saying the model and size. How do I put this decal on the rod? To my eyes it just looks like a clear sticker with some writing. I assume that I will want to put finish over the decal after it is stuck on the rod for protection...I have been using Dura-Gloss LS Supreme on my wraps and it has worked very well for me and was wondering if a light coat of that would also be good for the decal. Thanks, Ian Re: Decal Application and Coating
Posted by:
Joe Kassuba
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Date: April 17, 2006 11:52PM
Hello Ian
Decals can be put on a couple of ways and coating them with LS Supreme will work just fine. The main thing in coating them is not to put it on to thick and let the finish level. After applying the epoxy stop rotating and let the excess epoxy run to the bottom side and form a sag then "skim" off the sags, not taking to much off at any one time. Rotate 180 degrees and repeat until the epoxy no longer sags. How to apply decals: Take a look at decal connections web site for some simple instructions on how to put decals on. "Decal connection" is listed to the left here as they are one of the sponsors of this board. If using a peel and stick decal remember to not touch the adhesive side with your fingers as that will leave a visible smudge. I like to use tweasers to start the decal coming off the backing and then use a stainless pick to hold it off the backing while aligning it with my marks on the blank. Hope this helps. If you want to send me an email and I will send you a web site to see how to apply and skim off excess epoxy. Joe Kassuba HIs Rod Shop Re: Decal Application and Coating
Posted by:
Ian Kiraly
(---.resnet.cornell.edu)
Date: April 17, 2006 11:54PM
Thanks for the info, Joe!
Ian Re: Decal Application and Coating
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: April 18, 2006 07:46AM
Volume 9 #2 issue of RodMaker contains some tricks for decal application that make a world of difference in the final appearance.
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Posted by:
greg meinzer
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Date: April 18, 2006 06:12PM
I may be a little off-subject, but where might I obtain a copy of this particular issue?
Thank you, Greg Re: Decal Application and Coating
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: April 18, 2006 06:45PM
Greg, The Rodmaker magazine link on the sponsor's list on the left Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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