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Ok, I’m at my wits end... I’ve been using the water release decals ( like we used building models as kids) on Harley tanks for decades now. For the past 15 or so yrs, been using deltron base & universal clear, with no issues. Same process, timeframes & materials. I have had 3 sets of decals now in a row, that lift completely off the tank after the clear has set. Run a blade around the edge & they pop off completely, in one piece. This current tank same issues, while waiting 2 weeks for a new set of decals, I sanded, spotted in & recleared the tank. Let that sit a few days to gas out, then wet sanded with 600 & let that sit a few days to make sure any vapors had exited the surface. Installed the new decals yesterday morning & let those sit almost 24 hrs. Just shot a light coat of universal to seal them before hammering a couple coats. As soon as the clear was dry enough to touch, you can rub over the decal & watch it release from the tank.
am I missing something or are these just bad decals. Had a similar issues about 10 yrs ago & it was bad paper, the glue stayed on the paper & didn’t release with the decal.
the first set, after clear & after cutting clear with a razor & the decal popping off.
am I missing something or are these just bad decals. Had a similar issues about 10 yrs ago & it was bad paper, the glue stayed on the paper & didn’t release with the decal.
the first set, after clear & after cutting clear with a razor & the decal popping off.