Old dealer transfers

[ren531]

I have these transfers I found many years ago in my grandfather's belongings, he never owned a bike in my lifetime but I have a photo of him riding an old rodbraked roadster that could have been a Hercules dating from possibly 50s. I'm wondering if I should put them on a Rudge I have, only the dealer transfer that is ,one appears to be a waterslide transfer the other a self adhesive one does anyone know if waterslide type ones were common back then and what's the best way to put them on .

 

[Hover Fly]

Yes, water slide were common, trouble is, they can be fragile after 70 years, so make sure you have a record, including dimensions. Basically, the clue to applying is in the name, soak until the adhesive softens then slide into place, blot dry and there you are.

 

[ren531]

Yes, water slide were common, trouble is, they can be fragile after 70 years, so make sure you have a record, including dimensions. Basically, the clue to applying is in the name, soak until the adhesive softens then slide into place, blot dry and there you are.

Great, cheers I shall give it a go.
If it works and 10-20 years down the line no one will know if it's original or not, so it just goes to show ,never assume anything about the provenance of a bike.

 

[Paulus]

Yes, water slide were common, trouble is, they can be fragile after 70 years, so make sure you have a record, including dimensions. Basically, the clue to applying is in the name, soak until the adhesive softens then slide into place, blot dry and there you are.

They are similar in their use to the transfers/decals used on Airfix models and the like.