[AT] decal preference

[Jim & Lyn Evans]

That is right.
I don't think there are too many people making water transfer decals.  The
cheaper ones are Mylar (the clear background decals) and the other type is
die cut vinyl.   I prefer the vinyl.   There is no clear border to detract
from the appearance.  I usually float the larger decals on with water.  The
smaller ones I just stick on.  Vinyl will stretch some so with careful work,
you can get them to go on smoothly over curved surfaces.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of charlie hill
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 7:40 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] decal preference

 I didn't answer your question earlier because I've never used anything 
other than the OEM type wet and slide around type. They are difficult to put

on but I prefer them because that is what was original to the tractor which 
is what I think "restoration" implies.

With all that said,  I think I saw on TV that you can used soapy water to 
apply the adhesive back decals as well.  It apparently allows you to move 
them around and then goes away allowing the adhesive to work.  Maybe that's 
not right.  It's just something I think I remember seeing on a TV show where

they were putting vinyl decals on a car.

Maybe someone  else will correct me or add something.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hall" <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:22 PM
Subject: [AT] decal preference


> What do you guys prefer--water or adhesive backed decals. I just got 
> through
> putting a set of adhesive backed Maple-Hunter decals on a Cub and there 
> are
> 2 that go on slightly spherical shapes--not fun.
>
> John Hall
>
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