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From: Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Re:poor man's decal
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2025 20:28:14 -0700
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On 4/1/2025 2:32 PM, Martin Rid wrote:
> Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> Wrote in message:r

>> Anything else to consider?
> 
> Avery OL-1000? Cheers

Interesting reference, thanks for that.  But, likely addresses a
different sort of problem (and, I suspect it is not a "poor man's"
solution in that they don't even provide pricing/purchasing info!)

I've received several suggestions and critiques on my proposed
plan; most agreeing that it will work but can be optimized.
Removal and replacement -- after accessing the hardware that
it hides -- is a sticking point.  Note how many retail devices
*intentionally* place decals over hardware for improved cosmetics
(no one likes to see exposed hardware).  This, likely to discourage
disassembly and/or provide a feeble indication of that having
occurred.  (not an issue for me in this case, hence the need
to have it CLEANLY removable and replaceable)

Next step is to finalize the artwork as there is just *so*
much more that you can do when *printing* a decal!