Question: Decals........

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:21 am

This is for those that have made their own decals. Is there a special ink you're using?(non laser) A certain type of paper?

Using an HP PhotoSmart with standard ink. Ink runs as soon as water hit's it, and I am using a decal clearcoat spray..........

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:41 am

There is a special printer that uses waterproof inks, but I don't have the cash to get one.

I've seen decal paper in one of my LHS's that comes with a clearcoat spray in the package.

On the websites that sell the decal paper for inkjets it say use KRYLON acrylic clear to seal it.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 8:21 am

here ya go DT
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... ght=decals

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 9:26 am

BilboBaggins wrote:There is a special printer that uses waterproof inks, but I don't have the cash to get one.

I've seen decal paper in one of my LHS's that comes with a clearcoat spray in the package.

On the websites that sell the decal paper for inkjets it say use KRYLON acrylic clear to seal it.

I got It, MicroMark.com . I think it's the ink, It worked with some prints but not with others.

Thanx C-Dub, why I never think of searchin is beyond me

cj · Post by cj » Wed Jan 21, 2004 10:58 am

Sounds like you and I have a similar printer. I apply at least two coats of that clear that micro-mark sells when I print mine. when I didn't it usually ran. I also just dip briefly to get the paper wet so as not let water under the clear coat.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:34 pm

Welcome back Pimp!

Yeah I guess maybe it needs to sit longer. I did do a second coat last night, I'll see how it turns out. Only thing about that is that it makes the decal thick and less flexable but you do what ya gotta do!

Hey CJ, what's the scoop on the Vette clearance ? $35.00

Last year didn't they clear them out for $19.00 or $29.00 ?

cj · Post by cj » Tue Jan 27, 2004 6:33 pm

DarkTari wrote:Welcome back Pimp!

Hey CJ, what's the scoop on the Vette clearance ? $35.00

Last year didn't they clear them out for $19.00 or $29.00 ?

Even at $35 they flew out the store here faster than the xmods. Not sure why they went for $35 when the vipers went for $19 I don't know.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 6:58 pm

cj wrote:Sounds like you and I have a similar printer. I apply at least two coats of that clear that micro-mark sells when I print mine. when I didn't it usually ran. I also just dip briefly to get the paper wet so as not let water under the clear coat.

The 2nd coat of clear worked. Will post results later........

gearboy · Post by **gearboy** » Sat Jan 31, 2004 12:24 pm

check it pimpies, i was @ wal-mart buying new socks, when i took a strole to toyland. in the model area, where they lock up the paint so the taggers & huffers cant get their fixes, inside was a decal kit(w/software) from testors. retail $6.00. anyone got any feedback? i almost bought one, but i only had $5.00, and i needed socks.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Sat Jan 31, 2004 2:43 pm

I'll check on it today ! $6.00 ??? hell yeah !

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Sat Jan 31, 2004 3:11 pm

There was another post by CJ I think about how crappy that program is. You don't even get the full version and then even when you upgrade there is a lot of stuff that is very very limited... Damn can't find the post.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 1:17 am

Thanx for da heads up Pimp, I'll holla at CJ....

cj · Post by cj » Sun Feb 01, 2004 2:36 pm

Here you go DT http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... ight=decal

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 3:44 pm

Thanx CJ, think I'll pass.....