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Wedge TR8 Decals finally on

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sammyb

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I finally got some free time and I just applied the TR8 decals I bought from Brad at Wedgeparts. First of all -- these are very high-quality decals (so thanks, Brad!)

Let me just say that if I ever buy a Trans Am, the decals better be there before I buy it! It actually only took me about an hour, but man that was tedious. I'm not good at detail type work.

All in all it came out really well. I had the front TR8 absolutely perfect, then I went to wipe away the excess liquid, and the R came up /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cryin.gif. It creased and when I put it back down, I couldn't get the crease to go away -- so it's the only bad boo-boo. Not totally egregious, but I notice it, because I know it's there. I might be able to get it to lie down with a little pin stick and some massaging.

Now if I can only just solve my 2nd gear grind, I'll be in business.
 
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Decals can be fun
Second matter:
Shift from first to third, no one really likes second anyhow

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Or start off in second... You've got the torque!

Mickey
 
I hear you on the decals Sammy. I redid all the decals and striping on the Spider, and that was rather tedious. Had lots of fun with the striping...I can't draw a straight line with a ruler! Glad you got the job done. And just ignore the wrinkle...and it will disappear on it's own (or at least you'll forget about it). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
 
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It creased and when I put it back down, I couldn't get the crease to go away -- so it's the only bad boo-boo.

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Sammy,
Hobby shops (model trains and that kind of stuff) sell a chemical to soften decals. Get a bottle, and a surgical knife. Put a drop onto the decal and using the knife you should be able pop the hole, and remove the bubble. If you just pop the decal with a pin, it will not stick, and will most likely rip and begin to peel.
Better yet a really good hobby shop should have employees who actually build models. They have lots of experience with decals. Get one of them to help. Before my toys grew to full size, I used to build lots of model trains, buildings etc. (from scratch not plastic snap together) decals can be a real pain.
Yisrael
 
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