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decals over a prominent protrusion?

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    February 2013
decals over a prominent protrusion?
Posted by davenport_r on Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:25 PM

I'm decaling a wing.  Unfortunately, the decal goes right over a prominent aileron hinge.  Micro-Sol helps somewhat, but there's still an obvious bulge in the decal.  Can anyone offer an alternative solution?

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, February 25, 2017 2:29 PM

Solvaset is a bit stronger,but you my need to put a pinhole in the decal to help it conform over the bumps,perhaps some cutting or slicing of the decal into smaller pieces.

Also is painting instead of decaling an option.

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Saturday, February 25, 2017 4:20 PM

I've had fair luck slicing a bit as Tojo mentioned, then Microsol or Solvaset. There will be an exposed portion, a bit of touch up paint there. After some final finishing, you'll never see it unless your paint color match is way off.

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