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Posted by:
Jeff Leonard
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Date: April 24, 2023 12:55PM
I have used water slide decals many times in the past with little problems but yesterday I cannot get decal to slide off backing easily and when it does slide it comes off in a messy blob. I have tried different soaking times and does not matter. Decal paper is made by Haynes and is about a year old. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Muskyfsh Re: Decals
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: April 24, 2023 02:20PM
Might be time to buy fresh decal paper. And not all are created equal. Is this the first time you have tried that brand?
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Posted by:
Jeff Leonard
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Date: April 24, 2023 04:06PM
Odds are it may very well be the first time for this brand. I keep it in a drawer in a cool space and thought it should last for years. Anyone suggest a certain brand that they prefer? Muskyfsh Re: Decals
Posted by:
Dennis Danku
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Date: April 24, 2023 08:40PM
Jeff, Coat the decal with color preserver and let it dry over night . Cut out and soak as normal.,then apply. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ) Re: Decals
Posted by:
Mark Talmo
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Date: April 24, 2023 09:29PM
Jeff,
Admittedly, I have not used water-slide decals for rod building; only when building model cars back in the 50s and 60s. Therefore, the above replies seem like good advice = use newer stock or change brand. Of course, there is another option which many rod builders, such as myself, and even rod manufacturers use = Decal Connection. I have purchased full sheets of my logo as well as all of my individual inscription decals (peel-n-stick) from them and could not be happier with the quality, <$5.00 delivered, and prompt 2-4 day shipping. Plus, Debbie and Chuck are very knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and very easy to deal with. There is a reason why so many builders and manufacturers alike use them! Mark Talmo FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE. Re: Decals
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 24, 2023 09:30PM
Try Hobby Lobby's house brand decal paper. It's pretty good.
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