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I have a gentle touch and patience, I guess they are just too delicate for me.Ripduf1 wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:12 pm Hi James,
I have had success using Gregg Clines decals. Available at https://www.phonodecal.com/.
Super thin you are hard pressed to know its a decal when you follow the instructions.
John
I just wanted to respond to this post regarding the quality of my decals. I have not used this persons product, however I am sure they work fine. It is unfortunate that in his ebay listings he needs to attack my product to try and sell his. The primary things that contrasts his offerings from mine is his limited catalog of available decals and that his decals look BRAND NEW. This is great if that is the look you are shooting for on your finished project, and to many that is the goal. However, you will always know that it is a new decal. He advertises the colors are intense, when is the last time you saw a 120 year old decal that had intense color. they also are shipped from Peru and take 3-4 weeks to arrive. I make my decals sharp and clear but to look credible and authentic survivor. My goal is to have a restoration with no apologies. The white background I use has never been a problem in any installation I have done. I use metallic gold and silver inks as well. I make the bedplate decals look as if they are painted on. Each corner decoration is a copy of an original hand painted one. The decals do scratch easily, that is why I recommend clear coating them after installation. Being pre-cut doesn't seem to be much of a benefit to me either. You simply cut around the decal, place in warm water and install. I have complete installation instructions on my website. https://www.phonodecal.com/ .The decals are guaranteed to work, or I will replace them no charge.Curt A wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:58 pm Pre-cut metallic ink decals:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274732758940?h ... SwSF9gW-34
We also innovate by making machine Precut watersides with professional cuts of the film, so you do not need to be a skilled or expert person in order to get professional results.
NOW IMPROVED WITH RESIN INKS
PRINTED with big format professional machines.
RESIN against WAX (use by Alps printers):
RESIN:
1) Satin to shiny finish
2) The print is anti scratch. You can't damage it unless you tear the film.
3) Colors are intense.
4) White covers very well the background, even if it's black.
5) Resin is UV resistant.
WAX:
1) Dull finish
2) The print is not fix, you can damage the print by passing your nail over it.
3) Colors are more translucent.
4) White is too translucent, does not hide very well the background.
5) Wax printers can not pre cut a water slide decal.
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I have used decals from both Gregg and Eduardo. I have been quite pleased with both. I looked at that listing pretty closely and I don't see where there is any attack, though. That doesn't sound like Eduardo's usual business practice.zonophpones7 wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:47 amI just wanted to respond to this post regarding the quality of my decals. I have not used this persons product, however I am sure they work fine. It is unfortunate that in his ebay listings he needs to attack my product to try and sell his. The primary things that contrasts his offerings from mine is his limited catalog of available decals and that his decals look BRAND NEW. This is great if that is the look you are shooting for on your finished project, and to many that is the goal. However, you will always know that it is a new decal. He advertises the colors are intense, when is the last time you saw a 120 year old decal that had intense color. they also are shipped from Peru and take 3-4 weeks to arrive. I make my decals sharp and clear but to look credible and authentic survivor. My goal is to have a restoration with no apologies. The white background I use has never been a problem in any installation I have done. I use metallic gold and silver inks as well. I make the bedplate decals look as if they are painted on. Each corner decoration is a copy of an original hand painted one. The decals do scratch easily, that is why I recommend clear coating them after installation. Being pre-cut doesn't seem to be much of a benefit to me either. You simply cut around the decal, place in warm water and install. I have complete installation instructions on my website. https://www.phonodecal.com/ .The decals are guaranteed to work, or I will replace them no charge.Curt A wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:58 pm Pre-cut metallic ink decals:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274732758940?h ... SwSF9gW-34
We also innovate by making machine Precut watersides with professional cuts of the film, so you do not need to be a skilled or expert person in order to get professional results.
NOW IMPROVED WITH RESIN INKS
PRINTED with big format professional machines.
RESIN against WAX (use by Alps printers):
RESIN:
1) Satin to shiny finish
2) The print is anti scratch. You can't damage it unless you tear the film.
3) Colors are intense.
4) White covers very well the background, even if it's black.
5) Resin is UV resistant.
WAX:
1) Dull finish
2) The print is not fix, you can damage the print by passing your nail over it.
3) Colors are more translucent.
4) White is too translucent, does not hide very well the background.
5) Wax printers can not pre cut a water slide decal.
Screenshot 2023-11-13 at 5.57.18 PM.png
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Gregg Cline
phonodecal.com