[Hallicrafters] Water-slide decal application problemsfor S-40A

[Bob Macklin]

The decals need to be applied to a GLOSSY finish.

The decals need a GLOSSY overcoat.

There is a decal solvent made for plastic models that will dissolve the
decal film into the paint. You can get this solvent at most hobbyshops.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
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From: "WØQFC" <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "HALLICRAFTERS" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:23 AM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Water-slide decal application problemsfor S-40A


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>
> Ok fellows (and gals), what am I doing wrong?
>
> I sanded the panel to bare metal, primed it and put on three coats of flat
> black Krylon, waiting one week between coats. (Really smooth, even
finish).
>
> Did the research on how to apply decals and followed it to the letter, but
> there are several problems:
>
> 1. You can see the outline of the decal backing. (I can send a pix).
> 2. The decals do not seem to 'stick'  properly.
>
> Is there someone out there who has actually used these decals that could
> give me a step-by-step on how it is done?
> Maybe, at age 73+, I am getting early senility, but I am at a loss as to
> what I am doing wrong and need some help!
>
> TIA es
>
> 73
>
> Gene, WØQFC
>
> www.w0qfc.com
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