[CR]Re: decal re-sticking

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:30:23 -0500 (CDT)
From: <leonarddiamond@verizon.net>
To: worthy2@earthlink.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Re: decal re-sticking


>>No super glue. Model railroad shops sell many products to stick decals down,
>>mosty made by Microscale.
>>Phil Brown
>>Used them a lot but not in San Rafael, Calif.
>That sounds interesting, I'll look into those Microscale products...but I was going to offer the wisdom from a friend who does restoration and conservation of antiques and artwork: he recommended Copal varnish to both re-stick and as a protective topcoat. Problem is true Copal is very hard to find these days, but there are synthetic alternatives in art supply shops. I haven't tried the substitutes, but real Copal has worked fine on my flaky 531 decal. I'm curious as to what Tom uses on furniture.
>Alan Goldsworthy
>SF, CA, USA

A local source might be your dentist. Copalite varnish was commonly used under amalgam fillings as a way to prevent temperature sensitivity. I can buy 1/4 ounce along with 1/4 ounce solvent (probably ether) for about $10.

Len Diamond, DDS (dey die screamin)
Ridgewood, NJ