Plough Book Sales

Application of Vinyl Decals (Stickers) and Waterslide Transfers

For application of all decals and transfers, the surface must be clean of oil residue and dust, and the surface temperature should be above 10°C.

Wet Application Vinyl Decals

This is the best way of fitting decals, it eliminates air bubles and allows for repositioning decals.

• Fill a spray bottle with a solution of 98% water and 2% detergent.
• Trim the decal to the border of design where possible.
• Spray the surface where the decal is to be placed with the detergent mixture.
• Peel off the back of the decal and put in position.
• Now slide into position and squeeze it down, working from the centre to the edge, removing the moisture and air bubbles that are trapped underneath the surface.
• If air bubbles occur and cannot be squeegeed out, puncture the bubble with a pin and smooth down.
• If there is an application tape, allow the application tape to dry for approximately 30 minutes and slowly peel the tape back onto itself leaving the lettering in position

Alternative technique for Application of Vinyl Decals with backing paper

• Put a piece of masking tape at top or bottom of where decal goes on tractor.
• Take off baking paper.
• Slide decal through water with 2-3 drops of detergent in it.
• Fit decal to tractor, line up with the masking tape.
• Take off top paper next day.

Dry Application Vinyl Decals

• Remove backing paper to expose gum and lightly position.
• Firmly squeegee down, starting at the centre and working outwards.
• Prick any bubbles with a pin and smooth down.
• If there is an application tape, slowly peel the tape back onto itself leaving the lettering in position

Waterslide Transfers

• Trim the decal to the border of the design (where possible).
• Soak in a warm mixture of 98% water and 2% detergent for 20 to 60 seconds.
• Remove from the water and drain for 60 to 120 seconds.
• Wet application area.
• Slide the transfer to one edge of backing paper.
• While still on the backing paper place the transfer in position.
• Hold the transfer gently near the edge of the backing paper then slide the backing paper from under the transfer, do this carefully to minimise bubbles.
• Expel all air/water bubbles by wiping from centre and clean any excess gum/water.
• After transfer has dried for at least 24 hours, it can be coated using a turps or white spirit thinned type of varnish or polyurethane.

Ruston Hornsby Waterslide Transfers older types (12" RH 2 Shields and Hornsby class PS)

The transfers are printed on duplex paper, i.e., one sheet as a guide to place the transfer in position, and the other as a support to the transfer. These two sheets must be partly separated before transferring. They can be divided by rubbing a corner of the transfer.

Before complete separation is made apply a very thin and even coat of clear varnish to the face of the transfer. Keep as closely as possible to the lines of the design so as not to overlap. Allow this varnish to set until it becomes very tacky and then place the transfer in the required position on the article.

The backing paper can now be removed completely.

Press the transfer down evenly and firmly, and drive out all air bubbles, by rubbing with a soft cloth rolled into a ball, commencing from the centre and working towards the edges. It is absolutely essential that the transfer should be in direct contact with the surface in every part. Leave for at least 24 hours to allow the clear varnish to dry completely.

Now apply water freely by means of a wet sponge, and when the paper support is well soaked, lift it up by one corner and peel or slide off.

After doing this, sponge with clean water in order to remove the composition remaining on the surface of the transfer. This is an extremely important detail, as unless it is properly done the transfer will crack.

To remove traces of superfluous adhesive varnish around the transfer, use a wet sponge to which has been added a little paraffin (kerosene?). Then quickly wipe it off with a damp washleather, away from the centre.

When the transfer is perfectly dry on the article, it can be varnished to add to its lustre. It must NOT be varnished directly after it is transferred.

Fixing Transfers - Ruston Hornsby 4" Round 6" and 8.5" 3 Badge Class PS (newer transfers)

Apply a very thin and even coat of clear varnish to the face of the transfer. Keep as closely as possible to the lines of the design so as not to overlap. Allow this varnish to set until it becomes very tacky and then place the transfer in the required position on the article.

Press the transfer down evenly and firmly, and drive out all air bubbles, by rubbing with a soft cloth rolled into a ball, commencing from the centre and working towards the edges. It is absolutely essential that the transfer should be in direct contact with the surface in every part. Leave for at least 24 hours to allow the clear varnish to dry completely.

Now apply water freely by means of a wet sponge, and when the paper support is well soaked, lift it up by one corner and peel or slide off.

After doing this, sponge with clean water in order to remove the composition remaining on the surface of the transfer. This is an extremely important detail, as unless it is properly done the transfer will crack.

To remove traces of superfluous clear varnish around the transfer, use a wet sponge to which has been added a little paraffin (kerosene?). Then quickly wipe it off with a damp washleather, away from the centre.

When the transfer is perfectly dry on the article, it can be varnished to add to its lustre. It must NOT be varnished directly after it is transferred.