350hp Decal Problems...
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350hp Decal Problems...
Its not that hard to put them on.
But, how come the Decal keeps flaking off before i even get the valve covers put on the car, what am I doing wrong....
3RD SET...
I'll fill you all in later on the engine problems...they multiplied from the oil leak...
But, how come the Decal keeps flaking off before i even get the valve covers put on the car, what am I doing wrong....
3RD SET...
I'll fill you all in later on the engine problems...they multiplied from the oil leak...
Melting Slicks
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Use these instead:
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...it-350-hp.aspx
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...it-350-hp.aspx
Whats the difference:
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050B
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Stop in your local hobby shop, or model train store, and pick up some "decal setting solution".
Decal setting solution allows a decal to stretch, and conform to the surface it's applied too. It was created for model railroading and model kit builders, to help get decals to conform to a model's surface irregularities, such as wood grain, rivets, body lines, etc.
You lay your decal down, and spread the setting solution over the decal. The setting solution will cause the decal to conform to the valve covers surface (especially the "porous" surface of aluminum covers), eliminating air bubbles, silvering, etc. Setting solution also helps bond the decal to the covers.
You can also use setting solution, to ease the removal of old decals. Because it's designed to soften the decal, if you spread it over old decals, and let it sit a few minutes, it softens the decal enough to remove it easily.
There are a number of different brands of setting solutions. I've always liked "Solvaset" and Microscale's "Micro Set", but it's also available from Badger ( the airbrush company) and Testors.
Decal setting solution allows a decal to stretch, and conform to the surface it's applied too. It was created for model railroading and model kit builders, to help get decals to conform to a model's surface irregularities, such as wood grain, rivets, body lines, etc.
You lay your decal down, and spread the setting solution over the decal. The setting solution will cause the decal to conform to the valve covers surface (especially the "porous" surface of aluminum covers), eliminating air bubbles, silvering, etc. Setting solution also helps bond the decal to the covers.
You can also use setting solution, to ease the removal of old decals. Because it's designed to soften the decal, if you spread it over old decals, and let it sit a few minutes, it softens the decal enough to remove it easily.
There are a number of different brands of setting solutions. I've always liked "Solvaset" and Microscale's "Micro Set", but it's also available from Badger ( the airbrush company) and Testors.
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Valve cover horsepower decal kit, 350 H.P. Includes (2) water soluble decals.
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Didn't the 350 HP motor come with cast script valve covers? The decal goes below the fins?
My choice would be the mylar decals, but i am not looking for points. I never cared much for water decals, I always broke them, but i didn't know about decal solutions at the time
Doug
My choice would be the mylar decals, but i am not looking for points. I never cared much for water decals, I always broke them, but i didn't know about decal solutions at the time
Doug
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Stop in your local hobby shop, or model train store, and pick up some "decal setting solution".
Decal setting solution allows a decal to stretch, and conform to the surface it's applied too. It was created for model railroading and model kit builders, to help get decals to conform to a model's surface irregularities, such as wood grain, rivets, body lines, etc.
You lay your decal down, and spread the setting solution over the decal. The setting solution will cause the decal to conform to the valve covers surface (especially the "porous" surface of aluminum covers), eliminating air bubbles, silvering, etc. Setting solution also helps bond the decal to the covers.
You can also use setting solution, to ease the removal of old decals. Because it's designed to soften the decal, if you spread it over old decals, and let it sit a few minutes, it softens the decal enough to remove it easily.
There are a number of different brands of setting solutions. I've always liked "Solvaset" and Microscale's "Micro Set", but it's also available from Badger ( the airbrush company) and Testors.
Decal setting solution allows a decal to stretch, and conform to the surface it's applied too. It was created for model railroading and model kit builders, to help get decals to conform to a model's surface irregularities, such as wood grain, rivets, body lines, etc.
You lay your decal down, and spread the setting solution over the decal. The setting solution will cause the decal to conform to the valve covers surface (especially the "porous" surface of aluminum covers), eliminating air bubbles, silvering, etc. Setting solution also helps bond the decal to the covers.
You can also use setting solution, to ease the removal of old decals. Because it's designed to soften the decal, if you spread it over old decals, and let it sit a few minutes, it softens the decal enough to remove it easily.
There are a number of different brands of setting solutions. I've always liked "Solvaset" and Microscale's "Micro Set", but it's also available from Badger ( the airbrush company) and Testors.
Thank you.
Mike