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Old 05-09-2012, 07:03 AM
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Re: Dealing with problematic metal foil transfers

I think the issue w/the metal transfers on the DBS intake is that the transfers like to stick to a solid, glossy surface. The intake is flat white. Sort of the same issue as applying decals to a flat surface, they "silver" because there are small pockets of air. I built two DBS kits, the first I had no issue, the second I was fighting the lettering the whole time.

This is a good idea for applying those particular transfers. Otherwise, perhaps shoot the intake in gloss white, apply the transfers, then dullcoat, then carefully brush paint w/a tiny brush, some clear Future on the lettering to return them to shiny chrome.
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