Decal questions

[NOBLNG]

1)From the looks of these instructions, the instrument decal (#1 or 2) is applied to the backside of the clear piece #131. This would mean that the decal would have to be applied face down to #131 so that the numbers are correct. I don't think a decal can be applied upside-down and still stick? Does anyone know for sure? If it is meant to be applied between the dash and #131, then there would be no point in making #131 out of clear plastic! I have held the decal in both locations and it does look better behind the clear.

2)If I want to use the decals (#26) where there is script on the dash or body, the script should be sanded off first correct? Will a decal stick to script if it is trimmed very accurately and  microsol and microset are used?

Edited May 7, 2019 by NOBLNG

[SfanGoch]

It'll adhere with the printed side on the back of the clear part. If you want to really make sure it does, apply some diluted (to a consistency of skim milk) Elmer's glue on the clear part before applying the decal. When the Elmer's Glue dries, it will be transparent and not affect the appearance of the gauges when viewing from the front of the dash.

As far as applying over raised details, you can do that. Micro Sol/Micro Set will make the decals conform to the surface. Although, the decals for those areas might not be the exact size as the scripts/details and might look off register. So, it's up to you if you want to remove the details before applying the pertinent decals.

[Belugawrx]

I would sand off the scripts before decalling... I built the Revell 67 Chevelle some years ago, and the script decals were smaller than the molded script,..so with all the MicroSol and Set.... it still looked like junk.

As far as the instrument decals,..the face won't stick to the clear panel,..you might need to  tape them on from the back maybe...?

Good luck

[Kit Basher]

Sorry,  I posted by mistake.

Edited May 7, 2019 by Kit Basher

[NOBLNG]

Well I wound up sandwiching the decal between the clear lens and a piece of styrene sheet  cut to fit which I epoxied  in place after taping the decal in position. I did not even remove the paper from the decal. The barracuda decals were sized correctly and laid down pretty nice over the raised script. Thanks for the advice.

 

Edited May 8, 2019 by NOBLNG

[gtx6970]

ps, turn your shifter around

[NOBLNG]

44 minutes ago, gtx6970 said:

ps, turn your shifter around

Wow! Thanks for noticing that.