That's true, when you wet it, the glue is shot. Once you stick it down, that's
it. It will probably stretch if you try to peel it off. Wet it and you can slide
it around. Capillary action holds it on and the water dries off and the decal
looks so good. Try it with one of the decals that you won't use.
Doug Pewterbaugh wrote:
> 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
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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
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