keithbyrd
Member
Ok - I read several threads about using decals so I tried it and I need some help!
1. I printed with ink jet printer then sprayed the sealer over it last night. Trying to work the decals tonight I got some of the lettering flaking off. I thought the sealer would seal it down?
2. I soaked in water 5 seconds per directions. waited about a minute to slide it off the paper onto the pen blank. Put a drop of water on the blank and slid into position. Used a small (1/2 in paint brush) to smooth it. Within about 3-4 minutes the edges were curling up. I dabbed the paiint brush in water and smoothed it out - it was still holding (2 minutes later ) when I cam upstairs to write this. Any ideas why it was curling? I just went down stairs and it was curling up again. Doesn't seem to want to stick.
I have sanded the blanks to 400 and put two coats of thin CA and sanded to 400 before applying decals.
I am using Testors paper - clear - and Testors decal bonder. These are due to a customer next week - I really don't want these to turn out bad.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
1. I printed with ink jet printer then sprayed the sealer over it last night. Trying to work the decals tonight I got some of the lettering flaking off. I thought the sealer would seal it down?
2. I soaked in water 5 seconds per directions. waited about a minute to slide it off the paper onto the pen blank. Put a drop of water on the blank and slid into position. Used a small (1/2 in paint brush) to smooth it. Within about 3-4 minutes the edges were curling up. I dabbed the paiint brush in water and smoothed it out - it was still holding (2 minutes later ) when I cam upstairs to write this. Any ideas why it was curling? I just went down stairs and it was curling up again. Doesn't seem to want to stick.
I have sanded the blanks to 400 and put two coats of thin CA and sanded to 400 before applying decals.
I am using Testors paper - clear - and Testors decal bonder. These are due to a customer next week - I really don't want these to turn out bad.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.