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Avatar_of_Chaos
03-05-2008, 07:59 PM
What kind of decal paper do you use?
right between the eyes
03-05-2008, 08:05 PM
Papillio is the best......Bel is an adaquate alternative.

Papillio.com i think.
lloydchristmas81
03-05-2008, 08:05 PM
papillio is the best IMO
The_Guide
03-05-2008, 08:34 PM
I use Testors decal paper. No problems so far.
tmscout98
03-06-2008, 01:03 AM
papillio is the best IMO

Papillio is the best......Bel is an adaquate alternative.

Papillio.com i think.

Glad you guys weighed-in. I've been meaning to ask somebody. I'm not really happy with the new stuff I've been using off of the site www.microscale.com
Avatar_of_Chaos
03-13-2008, 10:59 PM
bump for more opinions and thanks to those that have weighed in so far
CadillacPat
05-14-2008, 01:55 PM
I have used BelDecal Paper for about 3 years.
I go through a 50 sheet pack of Clear InkJet nearly every 6 weeks creating Decals for Customized HotWheels, MatchBox and Jada.

I have had a couple of problems when some sheets in a pack did not have enough carrier film to justify the use of the Glossy Photo Paper setting when printing.
However, Bel was always more than helpful in sending out paper to replace any which presented a problem.

Recently I tried Papillio.com and I'm equally satisfied with their product.
Papillio's paper is slightly different in that it has a tendency to stretch but still yields great images and so far has had sufficient carrier to match the Glossy Photo Paper settings used when printing.

For those of you using Aerosol cans to clearcoat your printed Decal pages you should try DEFT Clear Varnish available in 11oz, aerosol cans at WalMart in the Paint Stains dept.
DEFT is by far the best aerosol product for clearcoating Decals when they emerge from your printer.
Just make sure you buy the Clear and not the Satin.

Personally all I use is House Of Kolor Automotive Paints for my Diecast Customs and I have discovered that House Of Kolor Intercoat Clear is the superior product for clearcoating my printed Decals.

--CadillacPat the UnCustomizer--
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ptrac30
05-14-2008, 02:04 PM
bel = crap
papilio.com = quality
MapleLeafs20
05-14-2008, 03:32 PM
I use Experts Choice decal paper, by bare-metal foil co.

Its available at a hobby store litterally a 10 minute walk from where I live.

plus I haven't had any problems with it. :)
Zildjian
05-14-2008, 04:46 PM
bel = crap
papilio.com = quality

I second this.