Box Stock Decals?

[carchub]

Well, you might have seen my 66 goat out there in the Under Glass section, and if you have, then you also might have noticed that there aren't any pinstipe lines on either side. That's because when I followed the directions to apply them (or any other decal that was given) to my car, they didn't stick! So I ended up using clear-drying white tacky glue for any other decals, but I wasn't about to do that all alongside the car. I'm wondering if most box given decal are even really worth it, or I am missing a step. I even let a practice decal dry overnight on and exta piece, and the next day it was curled a little, and it could just slide all over the place!

Should I just start looking for other decals?

-Roland

[samdiego]

Decals always seem to be a crapshoot. Some of the Euro brands use Cartograph, which are so good that they will advertise that on the box. I agree. The American companies seem to just go with the lowest bidder. I would try some of the solvaset line of decal helpers. There are several different brands but I like this one. I haven't had any completely unworkable decals since the Monogram Mongoose '57 Chevy funny car from the 80's, which really sucked because the decals were a huge part of the look.

[carchub]

It's cheap too!

http://store.spruebrothers.com/walthers-solvaset-2oz-470-p1359.aspx?utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase

Thanks for the info

[samdiego]

There are a few brands and types out there. I've had decals react strongly to one and completely shrug off another, so experiment first. Some will cause the decal to shrivel up in a scary manner, but leave it alone, don't poke, prod, or blot. They straighten themselves out as they set. Good Luck and Merry Xmas

[carchub]

THanks very much, and you too!