Applying decals

[azaro]

Now got 2 builds ready for decals - 94 Kilauea and 95 E3.

Got all the decals I need, but why am I so nervous about applying them?
I'm just so cack-handed and don't want to ruin these two labours of love!

Anyone got any failsafe top tips so I get it right?

 

[mikesnowdon]

I dunno mate, just take your time. You could maybe draw pencil lines with a ruler to help you align the decals. The once they are on the pencil lines should wash off easily.

 

[halaburt]

http://www.sssink.com/sssink_2010_009.htm

 

[WD Pro]

I dunno mate, just take your time. You could maybe draw pencil lines with a ruler to help you align the decals. The once they are on the pencil lines should wash off easily.

I mark the area with masking tape to have about a 5mm gap all around the decal. Once I am happy with the position I just position the decal in the middle of the marked out area

I apply one side of the frame first and then put tape rings around the tubes to position the other side

WD

 

[jetstream]

+1 for taking your time and using masking tape and pencil marks to get accurate placement - remember measure twice, fit once.

wiping down the frame with solvent will help key the decal

 

[Splatter Paint]

+1 for soft pencil marks and masking tape. Use a straight edge that is the length of the frame tube to make sure they're ultra straight.

SP

 

[the one and only]

Try a soapy water solution then a hair drier and you should
get them on with no probs.

 

[jonnymcenroe]

Ok - good advice above - now... what about getting scratched-on-stuck-on-hardly-anything-left-to-attack, decals OFF??!

 

[azaro]

Hairdryer!
I've found that to be the most effective method.

 

[mikesnowdon]

Yeah, just shout at them for long enough and they'll come off by themselves