Decal problem.

[outrunner]

Any thoughts on what to do with decals that will not stick on the surface of a model?


Andy.

 

[AlanG]

Micro Sol and a gloss surface.

 

[Airborne01]

Lightly abrade the surface, coat with diluted gloss varnish - allow to dry - use Micro Set and Sol as per instructions on the containers, silk varnish once dry --- or buy new decals! Edited - see previous from Alan (how did you sneak in first?)

 

[GerryW]

Any thoughts on what to do with decals that will not stick on the surface of a model?


Andy.

Not the Protar ones?
Can't help, as if I remember my kit rightly, they were 'dry transfer' in that one.

 

[Airborne01]

Dry transfers were great but thick, I used them to paint over then lifted them with tape to reveal the underlying colour.

 

[Jakko]

You can stick decals down with thinned PVA glue.

 

[outrunner]

Micro Sol and a gloss surface.

I always do decals that way but these ones won't take.

Not the Protar ones?
Can't help, as if I remember my kit rightly, they were 'dry transfer' in that one.

Yes, the Protar ones.

You can stick decals down with thinned PVA glue.

I did that with the small decal on the rear shock but the whole front fender is covered with 3 carbon fibre decals and the curvatures may be a problem or I may have a try at painting a carbon fibre effect.
This kit is full of problems to test my patience.

Andy.

 

[GerryW]

I always do decals that way but these ones won't take.

Yes, the Protar ones.

I did that with the small decal on the rear shock but the whole front fender is covered with 3 carbon fibre decals and the curvatures may be a problem or I may have a try at painting a carbon fibre effect.
This kit is full of problems to test my patience.

Andy.

I certainly wouldn't like to try painting c/f! (Take it that it's the tiny chequered pattern?)
It's certainly testing! But look on the bright side - once it's done - there wont be a kit that you can't make!

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Having problem with Decals. The answer.

Look for
DACO Decalsetting


Been using these for about 4 years. They are a different breed from the Micros. Chucked my Micros as they are not a patch on what this stuff can do.

Laurie

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy try thinning a glue stick down with water put it on the area then apply the decal then go over it with a soft brush with some of the thinned down glue stick. I’ve had to do that one time and there still stuck down

 

[Del640]

I use VMS decal set/soften.....no decal issues since.