Picked up a 1962 Original

[zippy1]

When in doubt, ask, and you shall receive the answer.
Someone's been there, done that.
Looks good.

[smalljob]

Finally had a break from storm and leaf cleanup yesterday and started the wood stove in the barn. Got it up over 60 degrees and got the hood painted. Last painting of the season. I want to get the decals installed. I have installed many decals over the years but these original decals for the hood are a tad different. It looks like some of the letters are separate, for example C U B and C A D E T are all individual. It also looks like the I for international is separated from _nternational.

Usually I spray the area good with a mix of water and soap detergent so I can move things around and get bubbles out. I usually apply the decal then pull the backer off slowly while everything is still wet and then work out any wrinkles or bubbles. If I do that with these I risk the individual letters moving. Has anyone ever tried leaving the backing on until everything is dry and them wetting it good to remove?

What do you guys do to get the best results?

Thanks

Bill

[olds45512]

You can leave the transfer tape on until it's dry and it will peel right off, no need to wet it.

[C5rider]

Originally Posted by olds45512

You can leave the transfer tape on until it's dry and it will peel right off, no need to wet it.

That IS true, but wetting it will allow you to move the decal around a little before it sets. I left the backing on until it was situated and then slowly pulled it back at a steep angle. Some of the edges might have tried to come up, but you can catch it pretty quickly before things get too out of whack.

Good luck!

[zcub22]

Beautiful job on that one.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by C5rider

That IS true, but wetting it will allow you to move the decal around a little before it sets. I left the backing on until it was situated and then slowly pulled it back at a steep angle. Some of the edges might have tried to come up, but you can catch it pretty quickly before things get too out of whack.

Good luck!

He asked about putting them on wet and then letting them dry completely before removing the transfer tape, he wasn't asking about putting them on dry and I wasn't suggesting he do so.

[smalljob]

Thanks guys

I hope to install them in the next week

I get some pictures when done

Bill

[smalljob]

A rainy day project. Thanks again for everyone's advice. A little before and after.

I think I have most of the tedious painting done, engine, clutch, grill and hood. Next spring the frame and rear end.

[jbrewer]

Beautiful work Bill!

[smalljob]

Thank You

Bill