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Can I put decals directly over Testors' Metalizer Sealer?

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  • From: Close to Chicago
Can I put decals directly over Testors' Metalizer Sealer?
Posted by JohnnyK on Saturday, April 18, 2015 11:44 AM
My F-84 is ready for decals. I painted it with Testors' Metalizer paints and sealed the paint with Testors' Metalizer Sealer. Can I put decals directly over the sealer, or do I need to paint the airplane with clear gloss before applying the decals?

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Saturday, April 18, 2015 2:22 PM

Testors metalizer sealer is a clear gloss.

 

 

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    January 2014
Posted by Silver on Saturday, April 18, 2015 4:23 PM
Yes.
  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:21 PM

You should have put the decals on before the sealer.  However, I think you can apply decals over the thoroughly cured sealer, then spray another coat of metalizer sealer.  This stuff works like decal solvent on the decals, so don't be worried if they wrinkle up.   Just don't touch them and leave them sit overnight.  You should be fine with this.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Wolfman_63 on Sunday, April 19, 2015 8:14 AM

Yes you can put decals on the cured and buffed metalizer. I did a 1/48 B-29 about a year ago and did not spray a sealer or clear coat over it. (seem to dull the finish slightly). The decals were put on with microscale set and then used microscale sol. Decals still look great.

Website:

David's Scale Models - https://www.davidsscalemodels.com

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, April 19, 2015 8:54 AM

Holy Cow!! That is really an impressive portfolio of model airplane models in your Flickr account. Very nice!

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    January 2014
Posted by Silver on Monday, April 20, 2015 10:43 AM
All Testors glosses are a bit tacky even when fully dried.
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