Top coating new decals

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I use Champ decals for about 80% of my work, MicroScale and occasional  
Walthers for most of the rest.  I use Champ DecalSet exclusively.   It's not as 
strong as Walthers SolvaSet*, so if you have a light touch it will  work on 
MicroScale IF you get the thin decal in the right place first.  (If  you're 
nervous, just cut it 1:1 with water.)  In fact, always place the  decal in its final 
position using just water (add a couple of drops of a wetting  agent to the 
water, the ones made for liquid ballast glue work well) before you  use the 
setting solvent.
 
Regardless of the decal, getting the air out from under the decal film is  
crucial to a good looking job.  Use a small brush to flow the setting  solution 
all around the edges of the decal.  After the first application  let it dry, 
then look for bubbles or areas where the decal didn't settle  in.  I use the 
tip of a new Xacto #11 knife blade gently to puncture the  film (in a clear area 
if possible) then flow more setting solution over that  area until you see 
the bubble disappear.
 
After the decal is dry and you can't see any bubbles, lightly clean off the  
decal with clear water and gently blot it dry, then let it air dry for several 
 hours before putting any overcoat on it.
 
As in most things, "haste makes waste" and "less is better."  Be  patient and 
you'll be pleased with the results.
 
*Full strength SolvaSet and a Q-tip work well for removing lettering such  as 
when you want to change the number.
 
Dave Phelps
 
In a message dated 2/6/2006 4:05:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:

What about Champ decals?

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In a message dated 2/4/2006 12:01:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
_nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org_ (mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org)   writes:

I  use Solvaset from Walthers until the decals have completely settled  
into all the nooks and crannies.


WARNING!!!
 
Never ever use Solvaset with Microscale Decals!!! It will melt  them on 
contact!!!
 
Only use the Microscale setting solutions on Microscale decals.
Jimmy Lisle
 
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