Miko
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Safety tip: Do not do this on a window that might get condensation on it. Any double-glazed window should be safe, of course.the inside of a Sunny window
I’ve read about it in several places, but not tried it. I’ve always assumed the decal undergoes some sort of UV bleaching. I would think the plastic bag is counterproductive though, cutting down the UV reaching the decal. From what I’ve read you tape the decal sheet, image side outermost, to the inside of a Sunny window and leave it there for a few days.
I can confirm that this does work to a certain level - It can restore to useable, but don't expect it to be pristine! I used an old photo frame - the glass keeping things flat. I actually left them in the window for a few weeks ( OK, I forgot I put them there! ) . I don't think you'd have much success with all white decals, but what have got to lose?
Dave
Safety tip: Do not do this on a window that might get condensation on it. Any double-glazed window should be safe, of course.
Erm?What's alright sunny day?
I've recently had partial success with that method, after picking the correct window! Some of our newer ones have a UV reflective coating and obviously didn't work...
I suggest you buy a UV lamp that is used for drying nails to cure yellowing decals.
I have since replaced the unit with a bigger one with two lamps and a timer and it works even better.
Dave
A bright sunny day ...auto correct it fun when you have it set to Danish but write in English lol.I assumed the plastic bag was to stop dehydrating the decal sheet which would lead to cracking, maybe?
Photo frame! Genius! Thanks!
Yep, good thought!
Erm?
Miko (the stash stock-take continues)
A bright sunny day ...auto correct it fun when you have it set to Danish but write in English lol.
Don't use it that much. Fluent in Danish and English, (And all the common varieties of it.Det var det, jeg troede, du mente (that's what I thought you meant)
Miko (isn't Google translate just brilliant)
I’m fluent in Wiltshire and Somerset, but unfortunately Google translate doesn’t do those…..Don't use it that much. Fluent in Danish and English, (And all the common varieties of it.
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