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Great selection of conversion decals!</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.indycals.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.indycals.com"><IMG SRC="09f3b7c0.png" border=0 width="571" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="340" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000000 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 75 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0a06e2d0.png" border=0 width="110" height="45" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777><NOBR><div>  <a class="APCAnchor" href="http://affiliates.allposters.com/link/redirect.asp?item=797367&AID=385876&PSTID=1&LTID=2" target="_top"><img src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/NYG/3062.jpg" alt="Grand Prix of Belgium 1955" border="0" height="276" width="350"></a> <img 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by:</B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://mysite.verizon.net/vzesbno4/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://mysite.verizon.net/vzesbno4/index"><B><IMG SRC="11ad43c0.png" border=0 width="468" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Tips & Tricks on Applying Decals</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Decal Conversions</B></div> <bR> <div> Most people have their own preference as far as which tools or techniques to employ when applying decals.</div> <div> The following list contains some of the more basic tools to use:</div> <bR> <div>   1.)  X-acto knife</div> <div>   2.)  tweezers</div> <div>   3.)  jewelers screwdrivers</div> <div>   4.)  Q-tips ( cotton-tipped swabbs )</div> <div>   5.)  tissue paper</div> <div>   6.)  small scissors</div> <div>   7.)  magnifying glass</div> <div>   8.)  water </div> <div>   9.)  small paint brush</div> <div> 10.)  ruler</div> <bR> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >You should work in an area with enough light and enough space to work comfortably.  </FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The car should be cleaned before the decals are applied.</FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Reference photographs are helpful for accurate location of the decals.</FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Patience and planning are the key to any conversion.</FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Cut only the decals you are using from the sheet to avoid losing or damaging them.</FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Soak the decal enough to allow the adhesive to work properly.</FONT></div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Using decal solutions is not recomended since they break down the decal properties,thus,ruining your decals.</FONT></div> <div> If you need to use them you can obtain them from your local hobby store.</div> <div> „ <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The best way to store your decals is to keep them away from sunlight, extreme temperatures & humidity.</FONT></div> <div> These will, over time, destroy your decals.  The quality of the decal also plays a part in it's longetivety.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Need to reference pictures for your conversions or just simply want to look at some great F1 photography?</div> <div> Then visit <B>Boris Schlegelmilch's</B> excellent Formula 1 photography site.  You will not be disappointed!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.schlegelmilch.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.schlegelmilch.com/"><B><IMG SRC="0a458860.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="390" ALT="Michael Schumacher receiving G's through the fast Variante Alta chicane. © Schlegelmilch Photography" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A></div> <div> <B>Michael Schumacher receiving G's through the fast Variante Alta chicane.    © Schlegelmilch Photography</B></div> <bR> <div> Image used with kind permission of Schlegelmilch Photography</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.schlegelmilch.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.schlegelmilch.com/"><IMG SRC="0a5ee3b0.jpg" border=0 width="494" height="59" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Care & Storage</B></div> <bR> <div> The best storage options for your cars is to keep them in a dust proof display case or in it's original box.  </div> <div> Keeping the car on display in the open leaves it exposed to the dust and contaminants that will destroy the decals and paint.</div> <bR> <div> You can use a lens brush/blower to keep them clean and a lens cloth if you need to.</div> <div> Solutions to polish your cars are available and thier use is recommended only if the car is in desperate need to be cleaned.</div> <div> But be warned that most race cars have decals that do not take kindly to any rubbing or solutions applied to them.</div> <bR> <div> If you would like contribute your ideas, tips, suggestions, 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