Decal Paper: Papilio Waterslide or 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest'?

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Decal Paper: Papilio Waterslide or 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest'? May 8, 2016 22:43:59 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 22:43:59 GMT -5

Hey guys.

I wanted to get into making my own decals, and after doing a bunch of research on the forums it seems like most people use/swear by the waterslide decals. My own experience doing my Hollywood Hogan custom with decals I bought, I would like to go the route of waterslide decals. Just wanted to hear people's thoughts on which they would recommend. The Papilio Waterslide decal paper or the 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest logo' Waterslide decal paper that I saw on ebay?

Also during my research I seen that the process most people use when putting on decals is: (1) put a clear coat on the decals, (2) then give it the waterbath treatment, (3) put on the decal, (4) put Micro Sol on, (5) then put on the sealer. Would this process be correct? Do most people use this process? Should I do this process for Waterslide Decals? I ask, because on the Hollywood Hogan custom I made, I didn't put on a clear coat or the Micro Sol, and I don't see any issues with it yet.

Thanks everyone. Any input or recommendations would be gladly appreciated.

maske2g Main Eventer Joined on: Jan 31, 2011 7:00:54 GMT -5 Posts: 2,972	Decal Paper: Papilio Waterslide or 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest'? May 9, 2016 7:26:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by maske2g on May 9, 2016 7:26:15 GMT -5 If you don't put a clear coat and then touch it before it drys, it smudges badly. I wouldn't be too nitpicky on the brand.
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Decal Paper: Papilio Waterslide or 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest'? May 11, 2016 7:55:20 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by The Champ is Here! on May 11, 2016 7:55:20 GMT -5

Papillo works amazing

Micro sol is a softner, so if you are putting the decal on a place with a lot of crevices, it helps the decal form to the surface

Micro set is an adhesive, which works very well

Krylon matte finish spray works great as a decal sealant, 3 or 4 coats before the water bath

Always print 3 or 4 extra decals

Feel free to pm me with any other questions

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Decal Paper: Papilio Waterslide or 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest'? May 17, 2016 23:47:11 GMT -5

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Post by BelowNormal on May 17, 2016 23:47:11 GMT -5

May 8, 2016 22:43:59 GMT -5 @ajay said:

Hey guys.

I wanted to get into making my own decals, and after doing a bunch of research on the forums it seems like most people use/swear by the waterslide decals. My own experience doing my Hollywood Hogan custom with decals I bought, I would like to go the route of waterslide decals. Just wanted to hear people's thoughts on which they would recommend. The Papilio Waterslide decal paper or the 'Candle w/ Bird & Nest logo' Waterslide decal paper that I saw on ebay?

Also during my research I seen that the process most people use when putting on decals is: (1) put a clear coat on the decals, (2) then give it the waterbath treatment, (3) put on the decal, (4) put Micro Sol on, (5) then put on the sealer. Would this process be correct? Do most people use this process? Should I do this process for Waterslide Decals? I ask, because on the Hollywood Hogan custom I made, I didn't put on a clear coat or the Micro Sol, and I don't see any issues with it yet.

Thanks everyone. Any input or recommendations would be gladly appreciated.