Transfer or Vinyl Tank Decals?

Manu · 2026-05-19T12:13:54-0600

Hi! I've received my new EMGO tank and located a regarded painter. Need the decals. Question is should I acquire transfer decals from CT in UK or vinyl from Andover. Painter says last time he used transfer they were old and wouldn't release from paper. For vinyl he puts additional clear coat (if I want to pay for it) to make up for thickness.

What would you guys do?
Thanks

JimNH · 2026-05-19T12:39:40-0600

My tank has vinyl with clear coat. Has held up well for decades.

kommando · 2026-05-19T12:51:02-0600

A good painter will clearcoat the tank so the Vinyl blends in and is completely protected.

B+Bogus · 2026-05-19T12:58:13-0600

Manu said:
Hi! I've received my new EMGO tank and located a regarded painter. Need the decals. Question is should I acquire transfer decals from CT in UK or vinyl from Andover. Painter says last time he used transfer they were old and wouldn't release from paper. For vinyl he puts additional clear coat (if I want to pay for it) to make up for thickness.

What would you guys do?
Thanks

I use vinyl stencils and paint the graphics, followed by clear lacquer

zotz · 2026-05-19T13:54:46-0600

I used transfer decals quite a few years ago now. I followed directions explicitly. I got them to work but they where a P.I.T.A.. Maybe they're better now. They have held up well over time with no clear coat.

Transfer or Vinyl Tank Decals?

Manu

JimNH

kommando

B+Bogus

zotz

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