I have a circa 1950, Smith Miller Mobil Tanker" truck. Here's are "before" photos of the truck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/6039193...s-truck-tanker

I have:

used a paint-stripper to remove the original paint.

sanded the wooden body to a smooth surface.

applied an undercoat.

applied several coats of Rust-Oleum "Painters Touch" "Ultra Cover" Multi-Purpose Brush-On Premium Latex paint.

applied the decals.


but the decals are now chipping off and there looks like air bubbles under the decals.

What did I do wrong?

On 8/25/2018 4:25 PM, condo owner wrote:
I have a circa 1950, Smith Miller Mobil Tanker" truck. Here's are "before" photos of the truck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/6039193...s-truck-tanker

I have:

used a paint-stripper to remove the original paint.

sanded the wooden body to a smooth surface.

applied an undercoat.

applied several coats of Rust-Oleum "Painters Touch" "Ultra Cover" Multi-Purpose Brush-On Premium Latex paint.

applied the decals.


but the decals are now chipping off and there looks like air bubbles under the decals.

What did I do wrong?

How long did you wait to apply the decals? The pant may have been dry
to the touch but not fully cured.

I'd wait a week after stripping to paint, then at least a week, maybe
two to apply the decals.

On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3:25:57 PM UTC-5, condo owner wrote:
I have a circa 1950, Smith Miller Mobil Tanker" truck. Here's are "before" photos of the truck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/6039193...s-truck-tanker

I have:

used a paint-stripper to remove the original paint.

sanded the wooden body to a smooth surface.

applied an undercoat.

applied several coats of Rust-Oleum "Painters Touch" "Ultra Cover" Multi-Purpose Brush-On Premium Latex paint.

applied the decals.

but the decals are now chipping off and there looks like air bubbles under the decals.

What did I do wrong?

You could use your kitchen oven to cure the paint. If you can set the oven at a low enough temp that would cure the paint and not damage the plastic you'd be good to go. Heck, you can also try a hair dryer to help dry the paint. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Painted Monster

I'll strip off all the paint and start all over, giving the undercoat and the paint adequate time to dry between each coat.

I'm NOT a collector and will NOT sell it to a collector!

On 8/27/2018 1:02 PM, condo owner wrote:
I'll strip off all the paint and start all over, giving the undercoat and the paint adequate time to dry between each coat.


Probably well cured now. A good sanding may be all you need, then paint.

Should I be using a different undercoat and/or paint?

condo owner posted for all of us...



Should I be using a different undercoat and/or paint?

Bed-liner?

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Tekkie