I think the dash decals I have are not the water-based type; they have tacky
glue on the back with release paper.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Cc: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Dash revival
>
> WR, When you do the decals, don't depend on the adhesive. Wet the entire
decal in water and it will
> slide around wherever you want. If it needs trimming, it slides off
easily. I took an extra decal I
> didn't use and wetted it and stuck it to my bathroom mirror. Its been
there a few months and I still
> can't peel it off easily.
>
> new mexico jim
>
>
> WR Teto wrote:
>
> > Thanks for all the suggestions on re-doing the letters. I think I will
try the decals first, the
> > cost is minimal and my painting skills might not be up to par. On
another note, my bodyworking
> > skills are improving and after a lot of filling and sanding, the uneven
dash is looking pretty good.
> > I discovered a nifty spot putty made by 3M that is easy to work with,
dries fast (10 minutes) and
> > sands out to a glass finish. It's an aqua-colored putty in a tube and
works great for filling the
> > tiny pits and scratches. Even my wife was impressed, and she's the
all-time "picker of nits". I've
> > been deliquent in updating my web site pics, so maybe I can get a few
more up this week.
> >
> > Wally / Templeton, MA
> > 53 3100 rod project
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> --
> New Mexico Jim
> 50 3100 ½ ton
> 51 6??? two ton dump
> 54 two ton for parts
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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