| microsol +micro set
Richard!!
please do not use vinegar it has a tendancy to bleach the more modern transfers as their film is a lot thinner now!!
I have been using micro sol and micro set for years. and i can honestly say that i have never come across a better product. The trick is to use both
1 make sure that the surface is glossed either with a varnish or future (future is better as it doesnt discolour (glossed means glossed not satin )
2 soak your decal for approx 30 secs in warm water
3 apply a liberal coating of micro sol (the blue bottle) to the transfer position (this is a wetting agent and it helps the decal conform without airbubbles, it also allows you the ability to slide the decal into place
4 once the decal is positioned then brush on some micro set (the red bottle) this is the softening agent it will allow the decal to conform to even the most iregular surface (do not use the same brush for each bottle)
5 the decal may look like it is crazing or even on the point of breaking up (dont panic) leave to dry for 24 hrs and it will lok like its painted on.
6 finally you need to give it a coat of varnish matt satin gloss whatever the subject
micro sol and set is readily available i get mine from Hannents if you want i can send you some to try?? Word of warning do not repeat not use humbrol decal coat it is worthless (my opinion) If you want more info give us a shout |