Using Water Slide Decals on Black Pedals / Alternative Decal Methods???

[steveyraff]

I paint all my pedals white. That way I can easily apply any artwork/graphics I want with water slide decal paper.

However, I sometimes paint pedals matt black now. Recently someone asked me to build them a matt black one, and they wanted this orange writing on it. I tried it, but obviously since water slide decal paper is clear, the orange writing was translucent and appeared invisible over the black pedal. I was just wondering if anyone out there had any other methods of applying graphics to black pedals? Keep in mind, I only have a normal inkjet printer.

Many thanks!

[temol]

Not too many options with a transparent decal. You can try one trick, but it may be a bit hard with small letters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPGpSaOWa1M
You can modify this method a little bit - do not print outlines of the letters graphics, but print full color (orange) and then paint underneath the letter with white.
or this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm-fuTglRnk

You can also use white decal/paper and print it black/orange.

T.

[ElectricDruid]

I was just wondering if anyone out there had any other methods of applying graphics to black pedals?

Letraset!!

[Aph]

You can also use white decal/paper and print it black/orange.

I usually hate recommending something, (because your mileage may vary?)... but, I've had good luck with this white decal paper:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GVNI5PQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[davent]

Paint the top white and print out a black and orange decal that will cover all the white.
or
Print the black orange top to another opaque medium and stick that to the top.

dave

[Kingmafw]

If you can afford it, check out the OKI PRO7411WT or you can use 2 printers to get this done.

Check out the video