784 121. lefty1820. 5. If you plan to clear coat the decal, it is recommended that you first apply a clear coat over the application surface and allow coating to dry. Share with: Link: Copy link. Either completely flat or semi-gloss. 14 posts Previous; 1; 2; lefty1820 . Applying clear coat can harm decals. Like you said, he doesn't recommend using clear coat over decals due to conflicting compatability issues. * Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro. Diagram B shows how light is broken up and scattered by par-ticles in the paint to achieve a "flat" finish. A gloss clear coat creates a very slick and smooth surface on the parts and this is the perfect environment for the decals to stick. It is suggested, but not necessary, to apply a clear gloss coat over the aztec decals before applying the marking decals on top. Requires a little more refining before I tackle the Bruiser. This will prevent the clear coat from cracking due to different cure rates from the paint underneath. I brush the decal area with MicroSet, position and flatten the decal (the MicroSet make the surface slippery), then after the decal dries, I apply MicroSol to snug it even further down - if necessary. This will insure that the application surface is smooth and any previous pores are sealed. Colors - … mebucko23. Therefore before decaling they have to put on a gloss coat of some type. To lay a decal down and not have ‘silvering” under the decal carrier, you have to have as smooth and glossy surface as possible. spray Gloss ? Then decals, followed by another gloss coat, then the wash if you are using one. over your paint before you apply the decals. Colors - Olive Drab 41 WWII Usaf (30 ml) MMP-091 Olive Drab 41 WWII Usaf (30 ml) 204. Sorry to hear you don't plan on building/painting many models... one technique I've heard of is using Future floor-polish (an acrylic) sprayed from an airbrush as a gloss-coat. 4.3 out of 5 stars 107. Decals don't go to well on a matt surface, so most people normally apply some sort of gloss coat. The Gloss Coat is my next step of surface preparation. You probably saw the title photo and you were like, "but, wait, we didn't panel line or anything.."; not to worry, there's a few steps before we set up the improvisatory studio you see above. Your model may have a flat finish, but you can coat decal areas with clear gloss, apply the decals, then return after they are dry and apply a clear coat with the desired sheen. I was pretty surprised at the result. I have never put a gloss coat on any of my models before decaling and I've never had the slightest issue. Member since June 2010; From: Austin, TX; Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, April 25, 2011 4:12 PM I'd give Alclad's Klear Kote Gloss a try. After the decal steps are finished, the locomotive can be lightly weathered as desired. After the decals I did a gloss coat than a wash with Tamiya's brown panel wash. Then a flat coat then dry brushing and a little silver pencil paint chipping. Gloss Coat To Protect Stickers-Decals And Decal Finds. The Watco gloss holds up better to Solvaset when that hotter solvent is needed and does not spot like Future and other acrylic clears do. $6.65 $ 6. Wipe the area clean with water, then apply a replacement decal. For good decals, gloss coat, apply the decals, then gloss coat again. I intend applying a final spray coat of gloss either way. i will soon post a pic of the artwork so show you. Colors - Gloss Grey Us Navy FS16081 (30 ml) MMP-099 Gloss Grey Us Navy FS16081 (30 ml) 201. After your decals are down, then there are two schools of though amongst car modelers. I like to let my decals dry completely - being a nitpicker myself, I usually wait until the next day before applying a coat of flat clear coat. and just apply the marking decals directly to the painted or unpainted model. Read tHIS BeFORe YOU BeGIn lIRe ce QUI SUIt aVant de cOmmenceR * Etudier les schémas de montage. A gloss coat produces a smooth surface so no air gets trapped. Decal setting solution helps let the decal lay down over surface details. He needs to try out this Future floor stuff! Always physically inspect pieces before a top coat to make sure they're free of dust or other imperfections you would hate to seal; If a piece of dust or hair that you can't easily pull off gets into your top coat let it fully dry before attempting to remove it. Reply; SM2. Period. I use mostly Testors enamels, I then do my panel-lines with india-ink, spray on gloss-coat before applying decals, and then coat with Testors flat-coat. And as a plus, the stuff spreads out really well. For flat finishes Glosscoat decals Glosscoat over decals again Dullcoat for flat finish. Post 2:39 AM - Aug 28 #12 2020-08-28T02:39. If you've paint-ed your model with gloss paint, you may be able to eliminate this A B C Above: Diagaram A shows how light reflects off a smooth surface. LD357 Reply; ShaunCN. Les décorations des blindés français ne sont pas légion, il faut faire avec ce qu’on a ,ici l’insigne du trèfle est puisé dans une planche de décal et les décorations de l’unité , sont peintes à la main . There are a couple of important steps that need to be applied to the parts before applying the decals. If you’ve ever tried to apply wet transfer decals to a model, then you know how hard it can be to “hide” the sticker look. 705 148. bbrought . Okay, so we’ve decided that you don’t want to use an isolation coat gloss varnish before applying the matte varnish. If that won’t do it, let it dry then lightly sand it, which will hopefully work only on the gloss coat before you erode into the actual paint underneath. Post 2:32 AM - Aug 28 #11 2020-08-28T02:32. Being a Red Arrow the finish is going to be gloss. My plan is to clear coat, decal, then clear again to seal the decals in. 1,581 52. They use flat paints. I just laid it on with an airbrush straight up, with no thinning, and it went on super easy. This also applies to primer. Aztec decals should be given 24 hours to dry before applying the markings. Of course, what brand (read thickness) the decals are make a big difference. A-3 DO NOT mix the paint 1:1 or 50/50 It is not necessary as with other products. Before you guys said that a gloss coat was needed, I never used a gloss coat. A matt or flat paint finish may be the best look for your model, but reduces the points of contact for the decal and can leave small pockets of air beneath the decal. I have heard that with the decals, it's important not to go too heavy with the clear coat to start with. A dry coat is a result of spraying from too far of a distance allowing the paint to dry in the air before hitting the model. Models I've seen using this look great !! nOte: decals are compatible with setting solutions or solvents. I decaled right over the flat paint and never had any problem hiding a decal. ALC 600 Aqua Gloss Clear 4oz/120ml this is a water based clear which was developed to seal Alclad Chrome and other Hi-Shine finishes-it is airbrush ready and dries in 15 minutes. After much debate, we will further test the statement that you must gloss before placing decals. Read on for more! Allow the paint to be clear-coated to fully cure before applying TS13. I know its a noob Question to ask but i got to. If you would like to thicken the decal film before applying you may use Microscale Liquid Decal Film to do so. Just added some nice stone color decals on my hull & need to protect them. It doesn't have to be mirror like finish, just something not matt. Rich . The most important step is to apply a gloss clear coat and allowing this to cure prior to applying decals. Reply; DoogsATX. bbrought. Make sure to test clear coating over decals before applying to a finished project. Thanks, lefty1820! Silvered Decals. For best results allow up to one week. 705 148. The paint will NOT work properly if you mix 1:1 or 50% thinner 50% Paint. Colors - US Camouflage Grey FS36622 (30 ml) MMP-095 US Camouflage Grey FS36622 (30 ml) 203. Once your final paint job is dry, you will need to apply 1 or 2 thin layers of varnish or Klear to create a gloss or semi-gloss finish before you apply any decals. I always apply a coat of gloss before I decal, and when the decals are dry [usually I let them set overnite] I apply a coat of Gloscote over them to seal them, then after that dries, {4 hrs or so] I put a final coat of either flat or gloss on as a finish cote, this method has worked extremely well for me for 25+ years. • Before you start spraying, ... Decals adhere better to gloss or semigloss finishes. Arrives before Christmas. In this, the final post, we will be talking about how to properly detail one's kit before the matte (or gloss) clear coat and the eventual photography process. Back to the offending clear coats, I went back to my old faithful Mr Color clears. Gloss coat still recommended before decals? Re-apply a good gloss coat and let dry. What are You Guys using for g We ... Now Alclads 'Aqua Gloss', that's another story - it works great and is my default before starting washing/decals. I am making a 1/48 scale Red Arrow, the red paint finish is satin, should I apply a coating of spray gloss before or after applying the decals. Let final gloss coat cure for 24 hours before decals. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before applying clear coat. Share. 1,581 52. mebucko23. 784 121. If you don't gloss coat over your decals, the wash can highlight the edges of the decals, you don't want that. Babenail Matte Top Coat and High Gloss Top Coat Base Coat Gel Set, No Wipe Top Coat UV/LED Gel Nail Polish Soak Off Long Lasting and Matte Shine Fishine Gel 7.5ml Manicure Set for Home and Salon . I haven't had the opp to use it yet, but I've used their matte, and it's the best clear coat I've ever sprayed. PS for aircraft and armor, to put on decals... Satch how to make a gif. With either silvering or moving the decal around. I have switched back to using Testors Gloss Coat lacquer or thinking outside the box and using Watco clear gloss lacquer (intended for wood finishing and refinishing) as my gloss coat before decals if I suspect the decals are gonna be stubborn. • Trim excess carrier film: Some decal images have an excess of carrier film outside the image area. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. If you don't want to use gloss clear, think about how to achieve this and/or get the air bubbles out. A gloss finish is beneficial for proper decal adhesion. I'm using this for My gloss coat but it's been days and the darn stuff is still sticky. Peinture à maquette - toutes les maquettes et les accessoires au meilleur prix avec 1001hobbies (1001maquettes) My clear coating so far has had mixed results and that's before the decal stage. The final clear coat can be whatever you want to use for the over all look you are wanting to achieve. But, you don’t want your hours-long paint job to be ruined because of a poorly applied matte varnish that clouds over. Before installing the decals, spray a gloss varnish protects the paint surface and allow a better grip of the decals. You can polish the surface locally (even dry paper towel can be useful), apply a dab of appropriate floor polish, or cut the decal film right back, and apply the decal onto a good dab of water. Since something wasn’t right with the first decal at that location, use MS very sparingly if possible. Hey all (Question 1) what is best to use on hulls to protect & to give a smooth feel for decals-stickers. Colors - Grey Blue Cockpit Modern Russian Jets (30 ml) MMP-096 Grey Blue Cockpit Modern Russian Jets (30 ml) 202. When working and applying decals, I use Micro Sol and Micro Set. 65 ($2.36/Ounce) Get it as soon as Tue, Dec 22. Back to the offending clear coats, i never used a gloss coat (... 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