What adhesive to use on oil canister decal
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What adhesive to use on oil canister decal
Apparently the supposed self sticking oil canister decals don't which, I imagine is why many vendors offer a silk screened version. I've gone through 2 decals (the last one just blew off completely ) have one left, and refuse to buy a new canister just for the decal and before you ask, yes, I THOROUGHLY cleaned the surface before application.
So, what have you guys used to get these things to adhere properly and stay on? Btw, I have a bottle of Solvaset that I've use on my valve cover decals with good results. Would that work?
Gary
So, what have you guys used to get these things to adhere properly and stay on? Btw, I have a bottle of Solvaset that I've use on my valve cover decals with good results. Would that work?
Gary
Last edited by Gary's '66; 08-27-2015 at 01:51 AM.
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I'd be tempted to shoot over it with a rattle can of spray clear coat...
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Heat and oil is a big problem here.
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I have had no issues in over a year with the sticker on mine... Good cleaning and oil removal followed with fresh SEM black paint helps.
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Frankie & Don, I thought about that. Guess I'll have to repaint (again) then clear over it, probably my best bet.
Nowhere Man, heat yes but no oil. At least not the case with the last one. The canister was bone dry both, before and after, the damn thing blew off.
Kenba, thanks but there's no way I'm spending around a hundred bucks plus shipping for a new canister I don't need and, I couldn't care less about points. I don't have my car judged, just like having the engine bay to look somewhat stock.
Gary
Nowhere Man, heat yes but no oil. At least not the case with the last one. The canister was bone dry both, before and after, the damn thing blew off.
Kenba, thanks but there's no way I'm spending around a hundred bucks plus shipping for a new canister I don't need and, I couldn't care less about points. I don't have my car judged, just like having the engine bay to look somewhat stock.
Gary
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Look how fast a air cleaner decals will start to lift due to the heat. Now your oil filter canister is right beside the exhaust. I don't care how well you clean and paint it it's going to lift after a while. The one on my Chevelle took two years to peel.
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Apparently the supposed self sticking oil canister decals don't which, I imagine is why many vendors offer a silk screened version. I've gone through 2 decals (the last one just blew off completely ) have one left, and refuse to buy a new canister just for the decal and before you ask, yes, I THOROUGHLY cleaned the surface before application.
So, what have you guys used to get these things to adhere properly and stay on? Btw, I have a bottle of Solvaset that I've use on my valve cover decals with good results. Would that work?
Gary
So, what have you guys used to get these things to adhere properly and stay on? Btw, I have a bottle of Solvaset that I've use on my valve cover decals with good results. Would that work?
Gary
However, I finally just sent the can to Ken Hansen for a rebuild and silkscreening. He did an outstanding job.
Larry
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Oil filter decal
My stick-on decal has been on for over 25 years, and still looks great with no peeling. I guess the American glue back then was better than the offshore crap they use today !!!
RON
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Maybe Powershift has a better solution by using the water-based one.
Gary
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Do you recall where you acquired the water-based decal? I'd like to try one before resorting to sending it out. Thanks
Gary
Last edited by Gary's '66; 08-27-2015 at 03:09 PM.
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It's been too many years, so they may not even be available anymore. But if I had to guess, it would have been LICS or Paragon. I pretty much used them exclusively back then. You could call and ask.
Larry
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Thanks for the reply and info. I'll check them out but, you're most likely right about availability.
Gary
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Going on four years with one from Paragon and no issues. I put it on over fresh SEM paint.
Last edited by Mike67nv; 08-27-2015 at 04:32 PM.
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By the way, Paragon's current catalog still says they will do silkscreen only under "oil canister reconditioning service."
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