Revive Old Water Decals
| Old waterslide decals become hard and brittle and will most likely break apart if you try to apply them. To revive them, spray them with a clear gloss or satin water-based polyurethane, and let them dry before you cut them out. Then cut them out, soak them in water and apply them to your plane. The extra layer of clear finish holds them together and helps to prevent them from tearing or crumbling. Of course, you’ll still want to handle them gently!
George Negraiff |
Old waterslide decals become hard and brittle and will most likely break apart if you try to apply them. To revive them, spray them with a clear gloss or satin water-based polyurethane, and let them dry before you cut them out. Then cut them out, soak them in water and apply them to your plane. The extra layer of clear finish holds them together and helps to prevent them from tearing or crumbling. Of course,...
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