Mark- Mine have the thick paper with a release surface that the decal is held onto that I have to rub. There is a glassine like protective "paper" that I remove first to expose the decal's sticky side. This glassine tissue is quite translucent and the backing I wish the decals were rubbed off of as it would make lining up the decals a lot easier. I'll take a shot of the decal and post it to show later. Andy