Conference vmsnet::car$note:carbuffs

    I have to put a couple of decals on my van that are essentially
    individual "letters".  The decal comes sandwiched between 2 pieces
    of non-stick paper.  You peel the "sticky" side off first, revealing
    the letters "backwards", still adhered to the other piece of paper.
    You then place the whole thing on the car, and once "stuck into
    place, you peel the other piece of paper and you have the letters
    on the car (obviously the outside piece of paper holds 'em all at
    the right place so you stick 'em all on at once).
    
    Now, I've tried this before with a smaller decal, and gotten a
    few bubbles in the process.  On other decals (without the
    other piece of paper) I've used the "soap and water" in a spray
    bottle method, was able to move the decals around and get the bubbles
    out for a really nice result (old Z28).  I'd figure this would work
    on my current situation - but the fact that they're stuck to another
    piece of paper leaves me puzzled.  Since to remove the paper you
    have to rely upon the letters stuck to the car - how do you determine
    when the letters are "stuck" and not still floating on a layer of
    water/soap, even after squeegieing (sp?) it out? I'd hate to get this
    nice and flat and straight, and then pull the paper off only to have
    the letters come along for the ride.  Any advice would be appreciated.
    
    thanks,
    andy
    

    	I had to have a decal replaced on my truck and it also had
    	the 2 pieces of paper. The body shop guy still used the
    	soapy water method and it worked well.
    
    	dave

    Ah - glad to hear they use the soap method - but the $64K question
    is - once you squeegie out the decal, do you remove the covering
    paper right away, or do you give it time to dry out first to make
    sure the decals will stick??
    
    BTW - found a place on the web that does decals for muscle
    cars - sent them e-mail and they're graciously sending me their
    instruction package even though I'm not buying.
    
    thanks,
    andy