Update-- I was totally wrong about these, they went on great and look great.



My only minor gripe is they're a little fatter than OE, but overall I'm very happy. Apologies to TFS for my previous dismissal of their product.

[This message has been edited by Napoleon_Tanerite (edited 01-02-2016).]

I can't help with your dilemma, but perhaps I can distract you from your frustration with TFS.

deck-els or dee-cals

I would bite the bullet, rip them off, and buy good quality ones that are JUST the outline from Paul at Fierosails. Scroll down to see them:
http://fierosails.com/decal.html


Edit to add......are you sure that clear is an overlay and not the removable transfer tape?

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quote Originally posted by IMSA GT: Edit to add......are you sure that clear is an overlay and not the removable transfer tape?

Now that you mention it, I'm not sure. I don't want to peel them off too much so I don't ruin them. If they're transfer I'll retract 50% of my criticism. I still don't think they'll hold up for **** in the sun!

If you use a professional urethane clearcoat, most of them provide UV protection and will not damage the lettering. If you use lacquer clear or spray can clear, the chemicals may damage the letters and cause them to lift. If you are dead-set on satin clear, I would recommend a shop do them with a high quality clearcoat unless you are experienced with spraying automotive grade paint.

[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 10-30-2015).]

Careful with the clear. I bought some decals from Paul McKibben a few years back and he recommended I use spray can clear over them as high quality automotive clears would attack the vinyl. I did as he suggested and they are holding up fine.

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1986 SE Aero coupe.

3.4 DOHC swap is complete and running, now just have to finish the rest of the car...

I spayed clear over my PONTIAC emblem on the rear. Didn't work. It still faded.

quote Originally posted by tesmith66: Careful with the clear. I bought some decals from Paul McKibben a few years back and he recommended I use spray can clear over them as high quality automotive clears would attack the vinyl. I did as he suggested and they are holding up fine.

Sorry to say he is completely wrong. Spray cans have multiple chemicals such as acetone and other ketones that love to soften and destroy decals. You might get lucky by misting the spraycan clear on in multiple coats but professional urethane clearcoat is safe over all types of paint....even waterbased paint.

Now lacquer automotive clear could destroy the decal because of it's chemical compund but not urethane clear.

Here's a Fiero Store decal I put on over Duplicolor trim paint: