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St.Croix decal
Posted by:
Dennis
(---.o1.com)
Date: October 03, 2001 11:37PM
I getting ready to install the decal that came with my St.Croix rod. I did not notice any instructions with it. Do I soak it in warm water then apply it? Do I need to epoxy over the decal after it is installed? Input apprecitated. Re: St.Croix decal
Posted by:
Rich Garbowski
(---.voyageur.ca)
Date: October 03, 2001 11:46PM
Dennis, If you have the normal decals that come with St. Croix blanks these are peel off 'sticky' decals that apply directly to the blank. No soaking in water. Try applying by centering the decal across the blank while the decal is partially just removed from the backing. It's easier to control this way, and then use something like a plastic burnishing tool from the center out to the edge rubbing back and forth not allowing any bubble to settle in between the blank and the decal. I hope I expained this right. It's really easier to do than talk about. The new blanks (2002) have the labels with the blank model and ratings information. Way cool, but I also liked the 'old' gold print logo labels. good luck Rich Richard's Rod & Reel Re: St.Croix decal
Posted by:
Coach
(---.gnt.com)
Date: October 04, 2001 12:02AM
A printer and decal maker told me to take a squirt bottle and fill with water and add 1 drop of prell dish washing liquid and spray it on the blank and the decal will slide easily and when you rub the decal, the water dissipates and wipe with a cloth and that is it. I may get schooled on this, but it works for me. Re: St.Croix decal
Posted by:
Mitch Bergquist
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Date: October 04, 2001 09:49AM
Dennis, after you get your label on, take and wrap over it with size A thread. Ny wrapping over it you take out all the bubbles and it also sticks better. Leave it wrapped for a little while then take the thread off and then varnish over it. Hopes this helps, good luck Mitch Re: St.Croix decal
Posted by:
jnail
(---.unitelc.com)
Date: October 04, 2001 07:39PM
I just put on 2 of the gold st croix decals, what I did to get the air out was to get a peice of really heavy thread, EE I think, or string would work, doubled it , and held by the ends, over the rod, pulled it back and forth( turkish towel method) , starting at the middle and working towards the ends. there is no air visible now that I put on the flex-coat. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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