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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

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

FireflyKeith wrote: 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

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

John

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

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

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.

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

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

971wright wrote: 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