Decal Question
pirata12
02-20-2006, 02:48 AM
Hi
Does anyone recommend cutting the clear edging off decals before applying them?
Does anyone recommend cutting the clear edging off decals before applying them?
Ferrari TR
02-20-2006, 02:29 PM
Yes.
For some decals, like those for instrument faces its the only way to get them to fit.
For some decals, like those for instrument faces its the only way to get them to fit.
RallyRaider
02-20-2006, 03:45 PM
Sure do, otherwise the clear carrier film will be visible.
Vric
02-20-2006, 04:00 PM
Sure do, otherwise the clear carrier film will be visible.
Mainly on Flat or Satin surface. Removing it will be better. On Glossy surface, it's not that visible if well applied.
Mainly on Flat or Satin surface. Removing it will be better. On Glossy surface, it's not that visible if well applied.
pirata12
02-20-2006, 11:28 PM
Thanks! I have been wondering this for years. Especially with regards to large bodywork decals.
RallyRaider
02-20-2006, 11:41 PM
Mainly on Flat or Satin surface. Removing it will be better. On Glossy surface, it's not that visible if well applied.
I try to avoid applying decals to matt or satin surfaces. Doing so risks "silvering" and poor adhesion. I start with a gloss surface and then matt or satin coat it after decaling.
I try to avoid applying decals to matt or satin surfaces. Doing so risks "silvering" and poor adhesion. I start with a gloss surface and then matt or satin coat it after decaling.
pirata12
02-20-2006, 11:43 PM
Excuse my ignorance, but Is Chrome Silver a Satin type finish?
RallyRaider
02-20-2006, 11:50 PM
No, chrome silver is the basic colour. On top of that you have GLOSS, which is smooth and shiny through to MATT which is roughter and non reflective. SATIN fits in somewhere in the middle. Chrome sliver could be any of the three.
pirata12
02-20-2006, 11:52 PM
Hmmm. Now I'm really confused! Semi-Gloss Black?
RallyRaider
02-20-2006, 11:56 PM
Hmmm. Now I'm really confused! Semi-Gloss Black?
Semi-gloss is another way of saying satin. Even less common is semi-flat.
Same as matt can be called flat.
Semi-gloss is another way of saying satin. Even less common is semi-flat.
Same as matt can be called flat.
pirata12
02-20-2006, 11:59 PM
AHA! Thanks! Now I'm on the same page as you!
klutz_100
02-21-2006, 05:04 AM
Here are a couple of questions that I've been too embarassed to ask for 18months now.
When you trim the decal to remove the excess carrier, how do you do this? Scalpel, scissors? After all, ashboard dials are soo small!
Also, do you cut ALL the way through the backing paper or is it enough to just "score" the carrier film enough to seperate the excess from the main decal?
Thanks.
When you trim the decal to remove the excess carrier, how do you do this? Scalpel, scissors? After all, ashboard dials are soo small!
Also, do you cut ALL the way through the backing paper or is it enough to just "score" the carrier film enough to seperate the excess from the main decal?
Thanks.
freakmech
02-21-2006, 05:46 AM
I cut through the paper backer and all. If you just score it, sometimes excess carrier film will stick to the decal and end up places you dont want them. oh i use a scalpel aka x-acto knife, but a nice new fresh one, and always cut on a cutting matt for good clean fun
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