Older decals question

Mrchntmarine

 I have the attached decals which are old.  Is the brownish area under the decals the paper/film or have the clear film turned?  Are these still good?  Or has the clear film gone bad?

The brownish area is the film, and it will show if used as-is, at least on any medium-to-light colored background. If you can expose the decal sheet for a few days in a sunny window, that may take the brown discoloration away.

But -- be sure not to tape the sheet directly against the glass, as condensation formed might damage the decals.

Cheers

Ditto to what Greg said above. I've saved quite a few old sheets that way.

Stay safe.

Jim 

Thank you both!

Since it's wintertime, slide them into a zip lock bag before putting them against the window. This method usually works best in the summer with the hot sun, but can work in winter if you protect them from moisture that often forms on windows.

Thanks all - good tips!  And Yep on the moisture on the windows - get that here too especially in winter, hot, cold, hot , cold......

I've noticed sometimes the discoloration is in the glue and not the clear film.  Try the window and see if that works any first.