Custom Decals
General Instruction sheet
These decals were printed with an ALPS “microdry” printer. ALPS ink is waxed based, thus having low abrasion resistance while still on the sheet. Avoid
touching the printed area with hard or sharp objects (such as tweezers or the point of a hobby knife) as the ink can be scratched off.
I recommend leaving a small margin around the decals when trimming them from the sheet. This will give you enough room to pick them up with tweezers
without touching the ink.
A glossy (or semigloss finish) is a must for proper application. A dead flat surface will result in a “silvery” sheen on the decal.
To apply the decals, soak them in water for 1530 seconds and then slide them into the desired position. Distilled water is preferred. A wet, softbristled brush
is an excellent tool to position them with.
The glue on the sheet is only to hold the decal on the carrier paper it will not hold the decal in its final position. You will need a decal setting solution to bind
the decal to the model. I recommend Champ’s Decal Set. Get the decal where you want it, blot out as much water as
possible, apply the decal set and let it do it’s thing (don’t touch it again till its almost dry).
Once applied, let the decals dry for at least 24 hours before clearcoating. A clear overcoat (gloss or flat both work fine) will seal and protect the applied decal.
If done correctly, the clear film will disappear.