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Originally Posted by JohnB
On the decals, yes they do fade off, literally. If the prior owner from when the decals where new used a UV protectant over them, they last a lot longer. I myself use 303 Protectant.
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Yes, that is true, but you have a unique year. 1995 was the 30th anniversary, so they decided to come out with special graphics, but sadly the color just wasn't that good. Neither was the adhesive, but not as bad as the color. That being said, for the amount of '95's I have pictures for, which is probably about 100 at rough estimate from memory, probably 15 of those still have good color in the logos. The red faded out pretty much no matter what, I'm not sure if there was any product that would keep it in.
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Originally Posted by JohnB
Now where to get new decals? Do not know but someone else my chime in shortly.
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I can tell you this, I got the very last front/rear 1995 Sunline logo when I was at the factory in June 2006 and it's now part of my museum. I have begun the (slow) process of scanning each logo and restoring it to as close to the original image as possible. Hutch can attest because I've done the '02-'05 large logo already and sent him a proof.
I've yet to have one reproduced, so I can't say how it would turn out, but with today's graphic techniques, I'm sure there's ways to keep that red in. One thing to especially keep in mind is that the cost will be quite high. Like I said, I've never had one reproduced, or even quoted before, so I don't know how much it would cost, but Sunline did estimate that it would cost about $50 a logo to reproduce when I asked them, which is why they hadn't had any new ones made.
If you would be interested in reproductions, feel free to send me a PM. I can't get to the restoration for about a month, but in May I'll have time to sit down and get it done.
Jon
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2007 T-286SR Cherry/Granola, #6236, original owner, current mileage: 9473.8 (as of 6/18/21)
1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR