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macmark:
These rub downs are as thin as a very thin thing BUT there will be a small amount of clear substrate around the decal. I've trimmed them as close as I dare without affecting the decal. I'm told by the guy I got the material from that 1 or 2 thin coats of clear varnish/laquer will hide any edges. He uses the stuff for presentation model making. If you're still interested let me know and I'll get some sent to you tomorrow. :daumenhoch:

I'll send application instructions too. :)

Cheers

Mark

Steve P:
I restored and polished a Tuf Neck stem not so long ago and make my own decals in various colours too





I use the caustic method to strip the anodise as I reckon it's the most effective. I have done this many times before so I understand all the necessary precautions with using caustic in a well ventilated area (preferrably outside) and I always wear rubber gloves

No before pics I'm afraid but here's the finished result



With a new decal applied



Hope this helps

Steve  :daumenhoch:

Waxintaxin:
Nice health and safety advice guys ... nice. I like it , keep it up :daumenhoch:

Rich

Geordie:
so steve was yours anno'd not paint? what colour was it? there a some very ingenious people on here (making there own stickers etc).

p.s. that ta you've just finished is the dogs b******s m8!! :daumenhoch:

Steve P:
Most Tuf Neck are anodised unless it's white, orange and green, etc

That stem of mine was originally black anodise and well used so it needed plenty of TLC with various grades of wet'n'dry to remove any marks prior to polishing . . . I prefer to remove the quill which helps make any prep work easier with flat sanding, etc

Thanks for your comments on my latest TA too mate . . . you're building one at the moment I see



Steve

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