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Tools Required:
-Sharp Scissors
Tools Recommend:
-One of the following clear coats sprays; Testors Gloss Cote #1261
or Dutch Boy Gloss Spray Lacquer #S7019 or Ace Instant Drying
Lacquer #17027 (can be purchased at many stores.)
Application:
Application surface should be as smooth as possible. Make sure you
have cleaned the application surface, insuring that it is free of
any oils and debris. If you plan to clear coat the decal, first
apply a clear coat over the application surface and allow coating to
dry. This will insure that the application surface is smooth and
any previous pores are sealed.
Remove decal sheet from packaging gently. Cut out decal in
square/rectangular/circular pattern using a sharp pair of scissors
leaving as little space as possible between the decal print and
cutting edge. Store the remainder of the decal sheet in supplied
packaging. This will prevent oils and moisture from coming in
contact with sheet.
After you have cut out the decal and prepared the application
surface you may begin to apply the decal. Using fingernails
carefully remove the backing paper from the sticker decal.
Carefully apply the decal starting at one end and gently smoothing
it out to the other end. Insure that there is not air bubbles
underneath the decal. If there are air bubbles, you may use a small
needle to poke through the film and gently smooth out using finger.
Clear Coating:
To protect decals, spray over decal and model with a lacquer clear
coating spray. We suggest one of the previously mentioned sprays.
We can not guarantee the performance of any other clear coat. You
must first apply 1-2 very thin mist coats over the decal; allowing
it to dry each time. After you have sealed the decal with thin
coats you may apply a heavy coat.
If you are using enamel clear coat, automotive clear coat, acrylic
clear coat, urethane or lacquer you must first use a thinned out
coat. If you don’t thin out the first coat it will dissolve the
decal. Once the first coat has dried you may then apply a standard
coat. Please make sure to request a test decal sheet and apply and
test on scrap surfaces.
Final Note:
The application of sticker decals requires a degree of dexterity,
and concentration. If this is your first time applying a sticker
decal, please try some samples first. We cannot be responsible for
replacing decals that have been damaged during application. |
