Revisiting decals

Be sure to test some possible solutions (no pun intended) before you commit the same set of decals to the same model again.

Usually there are some extra decals in the set. Make up some test areas on a sample to experiment with different glosses.

I kind of figured that, but thought I'd check here too. It's a nice kit, another one is on the way right now. I'll see if I can get the decals right on this one!

I agree with Bruce.  I have tried it, with no good results.  Best bet is to sand off and replace the decals.

For the decals over panel lines, I have had some success scribing along the panel lineswith a sharp knife and using heavy applications of decal solvent, if the overcoat is not too heavy.

Unfortunately, I must confirm that once you top-coat the decals, MicroSol/Set will not work, because it can't get to the decal underneath the top coat.  I cannot think of any way to salvage this.

As soon as you wrote that you already top coated them, I don't believe the Micro Sol would work now. Granted, I have no experience with this, so, maybe someone who has experienced this same situation, can shed some better light.