Another Predator decal question.... Help

[akaminski]

Ok so I am finishing up a predator z2 shaft for a local customer. Ordered the blank from Atlas and I received 2 decals.

Again to no avail I cannot get the decals to work.

I tried applying to a test piece of maple and it will not transfer to the wood......

I assume from my last post about a year ago that these are back to the dry apply decal as KJ told me..... But it's not working

Can anyone help me out?

Adam


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[Dognit]

Never done this...as Im not a maker.

But Id try a light coat of clear, and sticking that on while tacky. Then clear over it. Id gamble this is the way they do it from my automotive experience.

 

[Dave38]

I would give either Atlas or Predator a call and ask them, they should have the answer.
Dave

 

[KJ Cues]

Anything that I could tell you would not be good. Please call Predator.
I'm dying to know what they tell you. It may be a toll-free call.
Food for thought, I don't think it's a decal.

 

[akaminski]

I'll call today when they open...... Why do you say that KJ? What do you think it is? There is no way this could be a sticker that thick?


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[akaminski]

Predator had no idea he told me it was a water slide decal..... I said it definitely wasn't because it was sticky on the back side...... He said he will look into it and call me back LOL


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[pescadoman]

Didn't Predator bounce between stickers and waterslides?

 

[scdiveteam]

Apply it over the epoxy substrate and just spray your clear over the top.

 

[Walkermine]

Numerous times I've sent Predator blanks to various cue makers for ring work and/or threading. Without exception, all have whined about the decal. I have received shafts with labels upside down, slanted, torn, and on one occasion, was told that the label was toasted during the process and that the shaft would have no label (lol). I am talking top tier cue makers. IMO, they just don't like screwing with them. So now, whenever I'm looking to customize a Predator playing shaft, I don't mention the decal.

 

[pescadoman]

Numerous times I've sent Predator blanks to various cue makers for ring work and/or threading. Without exception, all have whined about the decal. I have received shafts with labels upside down, slanted, torn, and on one occasion, was told that the label was toasted during the process and that the shaft would have no label (lol). I am talking top tier cue makers. IMO, they just don't like screwing with them. So now, whenever I'm looking to customize a Predator playing shaft, I don't mention the decal.

If the warranty doesn't matter to you, neither should the decal.

IMHO, a proof of purchase should be enough....

 

[akaminski]

Customer wants the decal.....
Predator said they would call me back and still haven't heard from them, I will try again tomorrow


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[CuesRus1973]

Didn't Predator bounce between stickers and waterslides?

This. The yellow backed ones are stickers. Peel, stick, finish over it.

 

[akaminski]

The problem with that is the stickers are so thick you can easily see the sticker.....

I called Erik at atlas he is nice enough to send me a few water slide decals instead of the stickers


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[KJ Cues]

Thank You Eric, point for you.
You were able to help him where I couldn't.

KJ