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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | Hi All,
I'm embarrassed to admit that I've not worked with water-soak decals since the model building days of my youth. I know that the refacing kits available use water based decals, but how long should they sit in the water before they can be applied to the gage. And, can they sit in the water too long?
Thanks in advance for the help.
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | They are not the traditional type water slide type decals. You simply use soapy water to keep them from sticking right away ... lets you slide them around a bit for better positioning. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | Thanks, BlueMeanie.
I've read your gage rework posts on "RustyFiftyOne". So these are "waterless", but you use water to help position them?
Sorry to be "thick", but I like to avoid having to repeat the process.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 97 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 97 | BlueM has the right idea if self adhesive. Let me add to that.
Using soap in water is a common practice for self adhesive pressure sensitive decals. In the sign biz just water was enough for most jobs I did. Too much soap could leave enough film to cause failure of adhesion over time even though you squeegee the liquid out. I recommend use it very sparingly if at all.
If you use a small piece of masking tape as a hinge on one edge you can pre-register placement of the decal. Then flip it up, pull the backing, mist the water on not drench, and squeegee down with one gentle but firm stroke. A credit card works pretty well if you do not have a soft plastic applicator.
Advantage of water is if any bubbles get trapped they will permeate out. Air bubbles will not.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 164 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 164 | Hi BDammers47 I did a tech tip on this a while back, perhaps it will help you. Regards, John Decal Tech Tip Click Here | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | John,
That helps more. I think I get it now: it's self adhesive, but the water is used as a lubricant for positioning, then "ironed" out.
Thank you both for your help.
Bill
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I like to use a little bit of Baby shampoo and water for my decals  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | Perfect! Great photos of the 1950 3100 and the family.
Thanks again for the help. It's amazing what help is available for the asking.
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
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