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Ok guys, at great risk of crucifixion,…I think that the OP’s decals are originals and that all the old time decals were waterslide decals. Some may have been thicker than others but all water slide back in the day. As for preservation of the old decals, I would strongly caution about using lacquer based paint. The solvents in lacquer will attack the decal, instead use a clear enamel which is available in spray cans. Both Rustolium and Dupli-color make clear enamels, Duplicolor even makes a clear ceramic engine enamel that is very good.
As for Reprotint, to the best of my knowledge they only delt in enamels , no lacquer paints…AND their paint is still available under new management as http://www.vintageoutboardpaint.com
Joe B