Re: [CR]Foil vs Decal

From: "Steve Neago" <questor@cinci.rr.com>
To: <Boy651@aol.com>
References: <98.596b717.2d83247d@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Foil vs Decal
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:12:44 -0500
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Hi George,

The foil decals on Gitanes always seemed to flake off easily with time and/or heat that caused the foil to curl. The adhesive materials used on foil decals were not very good back then...

Reflective vinyl sheets (Avery & Oracal?) are currently available where a Gitane decal can be redone, but requires a commercial sign cutter/plotter for printing on the vinyl sheet where I am unsure of the results and the cost would be very expensive due to shop charges.

If you would like, I can look into this further...

Regards, Steve Neago
Cincinnati, OH

----- Original Message -----
From: Boy651@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 9:34 AM
Subject: [CR]Foil vs Decal

> What's the difference between the two -- Is one better than the other? What
> was the reasoning behind the foil? Cosmetic or cost?
>
> thanks
> George elanjian
> los angeles