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Title: Slide off Decals
Post by: Ken Culbertson on March 12, 2019, 03:40:35 PM

Is there any one out there that does slide off decals for numbers, lettering, names, stars, etc.

Ken

Title: Re: Slide off Decals
Post by: Dennis Nunes on March 26, 2019, 08:04:48 PM

Hi Ken,

I make my own decals using Microsoft Paint and Word. You can buy 8.5”x11” water soluble decal paper on eBay or other online places. Make sure it’s the type of decal paper used for LaserJet printers and not for an Ink Jet.

I was printing them out myself until my color Laser Jet died. Now, I take my document to OfficeMax along with my decal paper and have them print them for me. I cost me 12 cents a sheet just for printing. The only drawback is that you decals cannot be larger than the 8.5”x11” decal paper.

After the decal is placed on the model and all water and bubbles are removed. I brush on “Walthers – Solvaset” decal setting solution. This removed the “hard edge” of the decal.

24 hours later, I spray on a very, very light coat of clear dope over the decal and along the edges. Let it dry thoroughly and spray 2 more additional light coats over the decal. DO NOT apply heavy coats of dope as this can dissolve the decal.

Hope this helps.

Dennis

Title: Re: Slide off Decals
Post by: Ken Culbertson on March 26, 2019, 11:47:54 PM

Quote from: Dennis Nunes on March 26, 2019, 08:04:48 PM

Hi Ken,

I make my own decals using Microsoft Paint and Word. You can buy 8.5”x11” water soluble decal paper on eBay or other online places. Make sure it’s the type of decal paper used for LaserJet printers and not for an Ink Jet.

I was printing them out myself until my color Laser Jet died. Now, I take my document to OfficeMax along with my decal paper and have them print them for me. I cost me 12 cents a sheet just for printing. The only drawback is that you decals cannot be larger than the 8.5”x11” decal paper.

After the decal is placed on the model and all water and bubbles are removed. I brush on “Walthers – Solvaset” decal setting solution. This removed the “hard edge” of the decal.

24 hours later, I spray on a very, very light coat of clear dope over the decal and along the edges. Let it dry thoroughly and spray 2 more additional light coats over the decal. DO NOT apply heavy coats of dope as this can dissolve the decal.

Hope this helps.

Dennis

Thanks!