Pattos peel-n-stick decals

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (MGS 75thMEU) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:01:29 GMT

Peel and Stick for the exterior of Lexan RC bodies where toughness is needed. Waterslide with clearcoat for Slot Cars.

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (JHeller) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:57:35 GMT

Personally I don't like peel n stick on 1/32 cars. They are much to thick and give the appearance of a toy car.
Using a hair dryer directly on your car puts you in danger of warping the plastic and/or ruining the paint. I am not saying you can't do it, rather I am warning you that there is a danger and if you choose to do that, you must proceed with caution.

Also consider that if you need to "stretch" the vinyl decal material to force it to fit over...

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (arroldn) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:07:49 GMT

Show33
I used them once and they don't like curved bodies. You say Bruce said heat them with a hair dryer. Do you do this while off the car and then position them. I wouldnt want to melt the body.

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (slider2) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:40:03 GMT

JHeller wrote:

I know you will all think I am crazy, but I will post it anyway.
I have been applying waterslide and Peel and stick since the late 70's. A signmaker taught me a valuable lesson, after he heard me complain that I ddin't get my peel and stick decal exactly where I wanted it and when I lifted it to move, I ruinied my beautiful paint job. The advice below comes with a money...

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (mcr774) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:40:30 GMT

Thanks for the info!

The paint is done on the 'Stang and I'll get the decals from a buddy I race with so, we'll see what the end result is.

I can say, it's not a professional paint job, but it does let me think with some cheap paint, decals, and the proper prepping, it's just really cool to see positive results.

Matthew

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (MAINEiac Slot racer) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:40:02 GMT

Great info Jimbo

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (JHeller) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:48:08 GMT

I know you will all think I am crazy, but I will post it anyway.
I have been applying waterslide and Peel and stick since the late 70's. A signmaker taught me a valuable lesson, after he heard me complain that I ddin't get my peel and stick decal exactly where I wanted it and when I lifted it to move, I ruinied my beautiful paint job. The advice below comes with a money back gaurrantee.

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (SJSlots) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:45:03 GMT

I use peel and stick decals, not Patto's yet but others, and have had good success using Testor's clear over all of them.

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (show33) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:24:47 GMT

Matthew:
I asked Bruce (Patto) that question before - he said the peel and stick decals are heavy duty so you shouldn't need any clear, but he recommended future if you really wanted to put something over them.
I have not used these before but have heard that they can be difficult to apply to curved surfaces. I asked Bruce about this too and he said to use a hair dryer to heat the decal slightly as you are applying it.
Would be interested to see how you make out because I...

Re: Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (RichD) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:05:09 GMT

I have put Krylon Crystal Clear over peel and stick decals with no problems. It would be best to do a test to try out the combination of decals and whatever clearcoat you favor.

Pattos peel-n-stick decals

feeds@yuku.com (mcr774) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:17:42 GMT

Doing my very first repaint on a Scaley Mustang.

Looking at getting some Pattos decals either in waterslide or peel-n-stick.

Now the last time I've messed with waterslide was about 20 years ago when I built models. Now the peel-n-sticks seem to be easier, but what about with clear-coat or future applied to them, would they curl?

Matthew