SteveH

Hey folks,

A few people have asked about using replacement decals and since I have bought two sets of decals without using them yet, I figured I should be the one to get off my backside and try it.

Here is the Singer 128 as it looked when I got it..
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Not bad but not exactly pretty....

So, I practiced removing decals and ended up with this
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Here is the new decal set cut out
NOTE: These designs are the "Celtic set based on the Singer 9W" design. It was NEVER produced by singer, only by the aftermarket guy on EBay, but I like them)

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taped in place to get my head around what goes where
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Decals in the water (using a pyrex loafpan)
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So, once they have sat in the water a minute or two, i found i could reach into the water and while holding it underwater carefully slide the decal so it would release from the backing. Then it was VERY easy to position. Once positioned, I wiped over it with the wet sponge to chase out any bubbles.

It really was very easy. Just took my time and did one at a time.

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sorry for the flash version. here is a shot I took this morning without the flash
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crocee

Very pretty. I wonder if there is a vendor who does the Wilson & Wheeler decals.

SteveH

not yet. but I am continuing to ask. Perhaps if enough folks ask...

crocee

Maybe one of us should get the printer,software and the paper to make them. It seems like there would be a customer base right here on QB

Mrs. SewNSew

Looks great Steve! I was eyeing those decal sets and wondered how they would look. It's a big $$ to consider! I saw some multi-color ones now too.

It sure makes the machine look nice. Thanks for sharing about it.

amcatanzaro

Very nice! I like it.

I bought a huge bag of random waterslide flowers from an auction a couple of weeks ago. I have plans on repainting one of these bum 66's I have and making it pretty.

singerguy

that is so nice. how do you protect the decals ? can you just spray it with Shellac spray can ?

wilburness

nice job Steve. I have seen decals on e-bay and they are not cheap. oh do they make your machine look goooood!

SteveH

these were under $20 (single color)

I have not done the clear coat yet. still working that out.

What I asked the person on Ebay to make and was waiting for (but got tired of waiting) was a set of 3 color gingerbread decals scaled for the 128. He agreed that it was a good idea but it would be "a couple months" well....

Glenn

Nice work Steve, really nice. I am doing the same thing with a 66. You have inspired me to get it done.
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