Applying Decals?

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DANNYSPEED - 08 May 2004 02:47 GMT

Hello, I am applying some letter decals to my new plane. They are the three
layer type. A cover sheet, a backing sheet and the decals in the middle. I'm
trying the Windex method. I peeled off the back piece and positioned the decal
over the Windex covered wing. I used a squeegee to remove most of the liquid.
My question is: How long do I wait to remove the cover sheet? TIA, Dan.

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Bill Fulmer - 08 May 2004 02:55 GMT

Let it dry overnight, and squeegee it again, then peel the transfer tape
(cover sheet) gently back over itself..

BTW: It's not good to use Windex or any other products containing ammonia
to wet the gfx... They are detrimental to the adhesive on the graphics..
Use about two drops of cheap dishwashing liquid to a quart of water...

You want only enough soap added to to break the surface tension and make the
water "sheet"... The cheap stuff is best as it has no perfumes or
colorants... just soap.......

Bill
http://www.customcutgrafix.com/

> Hello, I am applying some letter decals to my new plane. They are the three
> layer type. A cover sheet, a backing sheet and the decals in the middle. I'm
> trying the Windex method. I peeled off the back piece and positioned the decal
> over the Windex covered wing. I used a squeegee to remove most of the liquid.
> My question is: How long do I wait to remove the cover sheet? TIA, Dan.

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StarCad - 14 Jun 2004 18:08 GMT

Actually I find it eaiser to apply dry using a peice of masking tape across
top to position the graphic. As Bill said try not to use Windex as the
amonia is detramental to the sticky part of the vinyl. Since you applied
wet let it dry over night and the sqeegie again and dry another night.
Should be ready by then to fly.

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