Hello All. I am looking for some information along with your opinion on tank decals. This weekend I put on a couple of "Indian" script waterslide decals on my '32 Chief. They didn't look the best because there was some border/film that extends about 1/4 inch all the way around the decal. It cracked and bubbled some and just didn't look good, so I took them both off and now I am back to square 1. I guess first question is, should I have trimmed the entire decal so there is no border around the script? My tanks have been painted and clear coated already.
I have learned that I have to be very careful with this decal process because if I put a layer or 2 of clearcoat over the decal, whatever clearcoat I use or whatever type of decal I use....there might be a reaction and the decal would crumble or crack or disintegrate...and then I would have to start over again and possibly re clear or repaint the tanks? I guess I am looking for answers to 3 questions. What is the process that everyone uses to assure a very nice looking decal, should I be using vinyl or waterslide decals, and thirdly...is there some go to guy who sells decals that I should be going to? Thanks for the help everyone!
I have learned that I have to be very careful with this decal process because if I put a layer or 2 of clearcoat over the decal, whatever clearcoat I use or whatever type of decal I use....there might be a reaction and the decal would crumble or crack or disintegrate...and then I would have to start over again and possibly re clear or repaint the tanks? I guess I am looking for answers to 3 questions. What is the process that everyone uses to assure a very nice looking decal, should I be using vinyl or waterslide decals, and thirdly...is there some go to guy who sells decals that I should be going to? Thanks for the help everyone!
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