Home made decal problem

[Mackem]

Hi All,

I bought some decal paper for my inkjet printer and made a set of decals for my PzIV.
What I didn't buy was the 'fixing spray' that the vendor recommended.
Consequently when dropped in water the ink rubs off and my decals are ruined.  >:(
Do I need to buy the fixing spray or is there an alternative?

John

[FireflyKeith]

I use normal car laquer on my water slide decals, but i do leave them to dry overnight before i put the laquer on.

[Mackem]

I use normal car laquer on my water slide decals, but i do leave them to dry overnight before i put the laquer on.

I've just found a tin of clear matt plasticote project paint in the odds & sods cupboard and gave them a spray with that. If that fails I'll certainly give your method a try.

Cheers
John

[Mackem]

SUCCESS!!!! The plasticote worked, my PzIV has decals, and they are'nt shiney. 

John

[971wright]

Hi Why not put this in the hints and tips .Where did you get the decal paper from have looked in computer shops but havnt seen any .

    regards pete

[oz]

good idea, post some pics of the finished decal as well john.........

[STEINER]

John,

Check this link out. I think you will find it interesting and could be what your looking for.

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/Pr ... alogue=151

STEINER.

[oztruck]

Thanks for that great link. We can't get A4 decal paper here in Australia

[pzrwest]

If you want to make waterproof decals get your self a Epson printer with the dura-brite ink it is water proof won't run if it gets wet. I used to have one of these Epson printers and it was fantastic

[Mackem]

Hi Why not put this in the hints and tips .Where did you get the decal paper from have looked in computer shops but havnt seen any .

     regards pete

Pete,

Do a search on Ebay for 'Water Slide Decal Paper'. I got a pack of 5 A4 sheets, 3 clear and 2 white for a fiver. I got the plasticote clear matt paint from B&Q, can't remember how much but it's a big tin.

Oz,

Will post some pics today.

Cheers
John