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What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:38 am
by JamieB
After doing a bit of searching I can't seem to find a good answer for this question. I have a laser printer and would like to try my hand at printing decals for my Showdown builds. Can anyone recommend a good paper for a laser printer? I found Blinggasm paper on Amazon but it has mixed reviews. I also came across Tango Papa but can't find many reviews or if they even are in business still.
Also, if anyone has any tips or trick for a first time home printer please post them here.
Thanks!
Jamie
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

Posted:
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:02 pm
by PetesLightKits
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

Posted:
Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:21 pm
by JamieB
Thanks for the reply, but I'm using a laser printer, not an ink jet. It looks like most of the paper other there is meant for an ink jet printer. I'm hopeful someone else on here uses a laser printer as well and can point me in the right direction.
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:38 pm
by BARC 1
I use inkjet paper in my laser printer, and it seems Ok. Never had an issue
I print them and then spray them with a gloss coat
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:08 pm
by PetesLightKits
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:53 pm
by Changing-Gearz
I buy from Tango Papa. But I have an ALPS
He's a legit guy - still around... Website is probably from 1993 - but he still sells the secret sauce.
I know I've read on his site it will work with laser copiers..... Maybe get the $10 sample pack and try it.
Its half the thickness(~ish) of testers paper and therefore bends MUCH easier. Putting a clear coat on it and bending around corners may end up in a horrible mess - probably have to be careful there.
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:45 am
by RichD
Try a Google search for laser printer decal paper. I found this hit on Amazon, there is both clear and white available.
https://www.amazon.com/Blinggasm-Waters ... B00ZLVF698
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:52 pm
by JamieB
Thanks everyone for the input. I contacted Tango Papa today and will start with his sample sheets because its only $10 shipped for 4 sheet (2 clear and 2 white).
Re: What paper for laser printed water slide decals?

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Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:39 pm
by jimslittlecars
I use Texascraft
www.papilio.com. Great for laserjets, never tried their inkjet paper