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  • Fire Marshal Bill
    Career Member
    • Jul 25, 2010
    • 994

    Vehicle decals lifting?

    Search isn't turning up anything speecific on this. It's probably a no brainer, but what's the best product to use to stick a decal back down that is coming loose? I know, i know...... glue, right? I'm looking for a something a little more specific...... like what kind of glue works best . Thanks!
    Vintage Toy Rescue
    1614-B N State Hwy 161
    Grand Prairie, TX 75050
    (972) 740-4424

    www.vintagetoyrescue.com
  • johnmiic
    Adrift
    • Sep 6, 2002
    • 8427

    #2
    I think you would be better off repro-ing the decals you have. If they are old how many times might they really last if you have to re-glue them back on?

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    • Fire Marshal Bill
      Career Member
      • Jul 25, 2010
      • 994

      #3
      I was really hoping to stick the decal back down with something and be done with it...... never to have it peel or lift again . I don't think I could pull off reproducing it. It's in pretty good shape otherwise.
      Vintage Toy Rescue
      1614-B N State Hwy 161
      Grand Prairie, TX 75050
      (972) 740-4424

      www.vintagetoyrescue.com

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      • MicromanZone
        Banned
        • Apr 26, 2011
        • 285

        #4
        What material is the decal? And what material is it adhering to? I would recommend a dab of rubber cement. But it all depends.

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        • megocrazy
          Museum Trouble Maker
          • Feb 18, 2007
          • 3718

          #5
          Spray adhesive. It's messy but works well. It's better if the decal is off, but you can mask off everything and spray it on the part that has lifted and reapply. You need to mask well. Spray adhesive can get everywhere. I use standard blue painters tape and cut it with an exacto to get the masks correct. Cover everything else and secure it so the spray doesn't blow it off. Careful when you bend the sticker so it doesn't crease just lift it don't fold it. Vintage stickers are delicate. You can get it at any craft store. Elmers makes one as does 3M.
          It's not a doll it's an action figure.

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          • Fire Marshal Bill
            Career Member
            • Jul 25, 2010
            • 994

            #6
            Thanks for the advice megocrazy!
            Vintage Toy Rescue
            1614-B N State Hwy 161
            Grand Prairie, TX 75050
            (972) 740-4424

            www.vintagetoyrescue.com

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