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I have sprayed my model with Model Masters semi gloss clear and then applied my decals with Solva set/sol. Even with careful trimming the clear film still seems quiet apparent to me. How do I get rid of that or what do I need to change in my application? What can I put over it and yet still maintain my semi gloss finish? Any help would be grateful.
ICIT
I would suggest next time to use full gloss instead of semi-gloss. Then overcoat with semi-gloss after decals are well set.
For your current model, you might try weathering/fading the decal a bit with an overspray of the color of the area the decal is applied to (just a fine misted on coat with an airbrush).
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Decals prefer a gloss finish for application. Smooth. Semi gloss still has texture to it.
Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt
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Thanks Don, do you think that I could put the MM semi gloss over future, I usually use future for decaling but was looking to try something different this time?
icit Thanks Don, do you think that I could put the MM semi gloss over future, I usually use future for decaling but was looking to try something different this time?
I've never tried it myself. I know others who have done so and said it worked okay, but I am leery of it. I try to stay away from mixing acrylics and enamels or lacquers.
I know it's been a while but yes... I do it all the time.
Marc
Trying out new tricks/ tips isn't a bad thing ... but if it works, don't change it! I strictly use Future for my decals and then over spray with semi gloss or flat after they set.
As for your current dilema ... I think the blending with an air brush is a good idea. Depending on how bad the area is, you might try using a solution of diluted white glue in water ... about the consistency of 1% milk. I've used this a time or two ... taking a small drop, applying it to the decal, and letting the capillary action "pull" it under the decal to help fill any space left over. Then after drying you can spray you final coat as usual.
The only other thing that I've done and only a couple of times b/c it still scares the crap out of me is to take sharp blade and VERY GENTLY scrap the effected areas. This will scrap off the clear parts that you don't want, but also a little bit of the colored portions as well. I think that it gives it a nice weathered look to the "painted on" decals. .... However, if you're going for a brand new, off the factory floor finish, this doesn't work. After I do this though, I usually seal it all again with either the glue solution above or with a spray of Future.
HTHs....
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