What is a good method for applying decals/stickers?

[bigford]

[mcl fabrication]

There are plenty of videos on you tube about installing and removing stickers of all sorts. What you are looking for is a easy answers, but there are none. Even if you are told exactly what to do, you must still have hands on experience.
The bottom line is to try all that you have learned again and again until you get it right. This hobby is no different than learning to ride a bicycle.

[Prop Shaft]

Apparently theres no need for this forum with google around....

At any rate, I can share a tip I learned years ago about getting decals positioned. After cutting out your decal, (if not precut). I like to fold back or cut off a small section of it. For instance if the decal is rectangular and say an inch long, Ill cut about a quarter inch off one side, position the decal where I want it, being carefull not to let the sticky part touch the model. When I happy with the position, Ill push down the exposed part of the sticker, then lift up the other side and peel off the rest of the backing. Then work the sticker down with your finger or credit card or whatever, away from the portion you first stuck down.

Ive also used windex to apply vinyl decals with great results. But not on toy trucks. Ive used this method on 1:1 vehicles with fantastic and long lasting results. Be VERY carefull using windex on model paints. I know windex will absolutely destroy Tamiya acrylic paint. **** I use it to clean my airbrush. GL

[Prop Shaft]

Really? The word H e l l gets censored here....