shafer Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 While opening a 1984 STP Pontiac I became stressed. I was concerned with how I was going to build this car with out having to locate new decals -84 is hard to find. These decals were junk. I was able to salvage the decals , here is how I accomplished that feat * scan decalsheet with scanner just incase you need to make more with inkjet decal paper * sprayed a coat of polyerithane clear coat on the decal sheet * using akylic paints carefully apply filler colors in the cracks matching the rest of the decal. * respray 3 coats of clear of the decal (trying to get them to hold together) * wait 3 days before doing any cutting * decals must be cut close because the clear coat does leave a film * when putting decals in water , do not try to slide them off the paper , let the water completely separate the decal from the paper before using. * clear coat whole model to insure decals stay in place, if you dont like shine use a dull coat, i like high gloss. some cracks may still be visable , but my wife says that is better because it adds to the nostalgia and oldness of the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Great save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 thanks i have posted the complete build in the nascar section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 nice save i coulda never done that i woulda just gonna crazy and tryed to get a new set or like you said print a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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