In a message dated 8/30/03 12:29:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jrlay53@yahoo.com writes:
> Any ideas on the best way to seal dry transfer decals short of clear
> coating the entire frame? My paint is OK but the decals need replacing. I don't
> want a new repaint/decaling since I like the patina on my late 70's Ciocc and
> have memories of all the chips & scratches. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Clear coat just the decal area. The difficult thing about older paint is
getting the gloss right, older paints usually being less glossy.
A really good painter like Brian Baylis or Ed Litton can usually get the
gloss right.
psst! Jim...don't forget to sign off with your city and state...
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA