i86time
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I'm getting around to doing some of the artwork, and the rear/middle shroud art is giving me problems. I removed all the old art and glue from the shroud using alternating hits of goo gone and isopropyl, then cleaned with simple green and more isopropyl. I let dry for a week, then went back over it with a lint free/isopropyl lens cleaning cloths. I taped down the art in position for about 30 min. then applied. There's no problem with the wing pieces, but I have one of those creases that won't flatten out in the bottom corner of the rear art. I even pulled it up and tried working it out, but it's still there. I started application from the middle of the piece working towards the right side with a felt squegee, that went fine. Then I started the same procedure on the left and ended up with a crease. I verified that everything was sitting flat and proper before peeling off the backing, so I'm a bit puzzled. Could it have stretched if I applied too much force with the squegee? Should I have applied it from top to bottom rather than middle to side?
Also, for some reason, the bottom middle of this art is peeling away from the shroud. I clamped it down for 4 days and within a hour of release it started peeling away again. The top and sides are firmly in place and the wings are fine, just this bottom part is peeling (it doesn't want to keep that 'V' shape). One of the threads here said not to use spray adhesive as it may start to eat away the art. If so, what can be used?
If it can't be saved, I may just buy another set.
Also, for some reason, the bottom middle of this art is peeling away from the shroud. I clamped it down for 4 days and within a hour of release it started peeling away again. The top and sides are firmly in place and the wings are fine, just this bottom part is peeling (it doesn't want to keep that 'V' shape). One of the threads here said not to use spray adhesive as it may start to eat away the art. If so, what can be used?
If it can't be saved, I may just buy another set.

