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A question on using Bare metal foil clear decal paper ?

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  • Member since
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  • From: Australia
A question on using Bare metal foil clear decal paper ?
Posted by Helo H-34 on Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:47 PM

Hi everyone ; I just ordered some Bare Metal Foil inkjet Clear decal paper 3pk . I was reading the additional product summary , where it was suggested that I also use the Microscale decal film spray to seal the newly printed decals . The hobby store didn't have any microscale spray , so I was wondering if I could simply use any type of clear coat over the decal paper ? .

I was thinking of using Testors/Model Master clear from an aerosol [rattle can] , is this okay

                                                 John 

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: United Kingdom
Posted by macmac650 on Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:08 AM
I seen people on ebay selling decal paper, and they seem to say using car clear coat acrylic laquer to seal the ink is okay. I have tried it yet myself as I have a little left of my original testors spray.

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  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by tyamada on Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:46 AM
 Helo 53 wrote:

Hi everyone ; I just ordered some Bare Metal Foil inkjet Clear decal paper 3pk . I was reading the additional product summary , where it was suggested that I also use the Microscale decal film spray to seal the newly printed decals . The hobby store didn't have any microscale spray , so I was wondering if I could simply use any type of clear coat over the decal paper ? .

I was thinking of using Testors/Model Master clear from an aerosol [rattle can] , is this okay

                                                 John 

Microscale doesn't make a Decal Film Spray, you can only get it in 1 oz bottles of liquid.  Microscale Liquid Decal Film is available at Bear Metal Foil.

Yes you can use any clear spray overcoat, most use Krylon clear.

 

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Friday, February 20, 2009 6:15 PM

Hi John,

Frontline hobbies in Newcastle selll the aforementioned (brush-on) Microscale Liquid Decal Film at about $7.95 (AUD) a bottle. They also have the Testors spray pack Decal Bonder at $8.95 (AUD.

You can find both of these products on this page: http://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/Shop/productList.aspx?search=decal&type=1&group=-1

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