Carbon fibre decals

I have recently used CF on my R34 Skyline and had horrendous problems - I started by trying to use decal setting solution, and when I realised this would not get around the compound curves, I used a hair dryer. This sucked the decal down perfectly, but where it overlapped, I could then not get it off the other panels, and I also had loads of micro blisters where the air was heated up and bubbled...

Can anyone recommend a good "how-to"? Or better yet, post one?

Many thanks,

Chris

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=145001
trial and error dude

quick question related to the topic... the how-to above, does this method have to be used for the waterslide decals as well that come with the kit to make them apply better and longer lasting? or just to things like the carbo decals you buy else where?

I have recently used CF on my R34 Skyline and had horrendous problems - I started by trying to use decal setting solution, and when I realised this would not get around the compound curves, I used a hair dryer. This sucked the decal down perfectly, but where it overlapped, I could then not get it off the other panels, and I also had loads of micro blisters where the air was heated up and bubbled...

Can anyone recommend a good "how-to"? Or better yet, post one?

Many thanks,

Chris

Sharp #11 blade. Need a BUNCH of them. I buy them by the 100 pack and go through them in a month or two.

Use Micro Sol (the red stuff) to rehydrate them and cut with a sharp #11 blade where they overlap to reduce that effect.

Also patience is critical. I've learned that the hard way.

Hope this helps...

Daniel