Tamiya tire decals
rollover
02-08-2009, 05:52 PM
I'm having problems with 1/20 Tamiya tire decals. They are the G@@dyear decals printed in reverse. I'm having troubles getting from the paper to the tires. Any ideas, thanks.
KevHw
02-08-2009, 08:32 PM
Hello, it's fairly simple to do...just follow the procedure outlined in your instruction sheet.
- Remove the tracing paper cover.
- Cut around the logo.
- Carefully, remove the decal lining from the paper backing (use a sharp knife).
- Damp the tyre lightly then place logo on top (letters should be the right way around). Make sure it's in the correct place...they can't be moved around too much.
- Place a few drops of water on top (it should go translucent) then slide the lining off.
- Soak up excess water with corner of tissue.
- Once dry, it might be good to seal it on with a flat clear, but that's optional.
- Remove the tracing paper cover.
- Cut around the logo.
- Carefully, remove the decal lining from the paper backing (use a sharp knife).
- Damp the tyre lightly then place logo on top (letters should be the right way around). Make sure it's in the correct place...they can't be moved around too much.
- Place a few drops of water on top (it should go translucent) then slide the lining off.
- Soak up excess water with corner of tissue.
- Once dry, it might be good to seal it on with a flat clear, but that's optional.
rollover
02-08-2009, 10:45 PM
Thank's for the reply kev, that's usually what I do. This must just be an old set or may have dried out. The letters are breaking up on me. I think I might try Solvaset on the tire first to see if it "grabs" the decal.
KevHw
02-08-2009, 10:59 PM
Hope it works for you. If all else fails, you could make a stencil and spray the logo on instead :)
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