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03-31-2003, 04:43 PM
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Carbon fibre decals, how to apply?
Hi all,
i've just purchased some carbon fibre decals from SAS and planning to use it to make a carbon fibre bonnet. Now since this is my first attempt on the CF decals, can anyone give me some instructions/hints on how to do it properly? like whether i should cut the decal to exact shape first then stick it on the bonnet or just stick it on the bonnet first, let it dry then trim off the non required bits? I did a search on the msg forum and also looked at the FAQs but don't seem to find anything about this topic. Richard 
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03-31-2003, 04:58 PM
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take your time and use microsol...
dont worie.. with the sas cedal sheet, i only made 1 single hood (becose i didn't get good result the first time... so it's possible you dont get it the first time... but the product is awersome
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03-31-2003, 04:58 PM
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Hello and welcome to AF!
I use masking tape or Bare Metal Foil to make a template of the shape I want and then transfer the shape to the uncut sheet of CF decal; I try to leave a little extra room for mistakes without using too much of the decal. Hope this was of help to you!
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03-31-2003, 05:07 PM
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Cut your decal to the correct shape first, if you are decaling a hood that is made onto the body, make a pattern using paper. Like Vric says, use Microsol and don't even try to decal that hood without it unless it's as flat as an ITR hood. Works best to put some Microsol on the hood, put the decal on, brush some Microsol on top of decal, let it soak in about 3 minutes. If you have a blow dryer put it on low speed and low heat, blow the air gently on the decal so it will conform. If you still have wrinkles, brush Microsol onto those areas and keep repeating the process til it's all flat.
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03-31-2003, 05:30 PM
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03-31-2003, 05:51 PM
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03-31-2003, 06:19 PM
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Thanks for the info guys... but i've just checked some of the local hobby shop's website and it seems none of them carry it? Does any know if any website is selling it and ship international? (i live in New Zealand) or if there is any kiwi (new zealander) reading this thread and happen to know some local shop selling it, please let me know
cheers
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03-31-2003, 06:30 PM
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I just got this Testors decal application system for $2. It comes with a decal set bottle, a decal solvent bottle and a brush. Is this equivalent to Microsol? I havnt used it yet.
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03-31-2003, 11:25 PM
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Ah, CF decals, good to learn from the pro's here cos I need to learn these things too.
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04-01-2003, 12:34 AM
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Ignorant question.........
What is so alluring about a carbon fiber hood?
personaly I think they show lazyness on behalf of a ricer, and look stupid. Nothing else on the car is carbon fiber, so why NOT paint the hood to match the car OR the spoiler ? FWIW, there is nothing wrong with a METAL hood. loosing 32 pounds on hood weight is NOT going to affect your red light to red light times by even a FRACTION of a second......... let alone make your status any better...... STEPPING OFF MY SOAP BOX..... Decals... What they said above, PLUS.... DO NOT RUSH a decal. you MUST let them soak fully and allow them to work themselves off the paper. 74 degree water is best as well as no more than 5 minutes soaking. Too much glue will be tough to "slide and hide" if you have clear areas in the decal and will yellow over time. The softening of the decal is seriously tricky... pratice on a few scrap pieces first or else you will blister, or tear it..... or worse ! FUBAR the hood. I found a NEW credit card and a BRAND NEW #11 Exacto blade (to make tiny holes in the trapped air bubbles) to be great while blotting with a lightly damp sponge. HTH. :frog:
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04-01-2003, 03:23 AM
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04-02-2003, 07:05 AM
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Hi all, thanks for all your advice. I ended up buying the Mr Mark Softener as i can't find Micro Sol here. It is pretty easy to use and i'm happy with the result...
here are some pics of my model.. sorry pics not really clear, my digital camera seems to have some focusing problem when light is not enough:   (i'm a beginner and welcome any feedback/suggestions) Once again thank you and you guys are awesome!!!
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