Hey guys,
I need a crash course in applying larger decals. I’m one of those people that shys away from decals whenever I can. I’m talking anything that’s the size of a thumb or bigger. When it comes to racing stripes and the like I opt for painting them on rather than trying to apply the decals, because for me, masking and painting gives me close to guaranteed results, even if it takes me 10 times longer... It’s because I’ve had a couple bad decal experiences in the past, and the one thing that will make me flip out like a lunatic is a blemished decal after polishing out a paint job. I can’t stand seeing a wrinkle in a decal, so anytime a decal has to go over curves such as a hood scoop, I avoid it altogether. I do however believe I could be good at decals if only I knew some tricks and more of what to expect from products like decal setting solution.
I have this beautiful HRM Daytona Coupe that I’m building and I’d like to use the decals rather than painting, so any of your experienced input here would be greatly appreciated!
*My single biggest question is: Exactly what is decal setting solution and how are you supposed to use it?
*I’d also like to know how well decal removal solution works in case you have an epic fail, and can it harm the paint?
**In case it matters, all my spraying is done with high end waterborne paint and clear.
Again, any experienced help would be appreciated. Thank you!