micro set/sol?

I was using micro set on my NSX, waiting for the decal to dry, and then using microsol. Then the decals would start to do this wierd wrinkling, and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was causing it, as I thought you had to use the micro sol as well. But as it turns out, the decals were having a bad reaction to the micro sol, but were laying down perfectly with the micro set. You just have to test 'em to find out what works for the particular kit.

The wrinkling isn't a 'bad reaction', it happens sometimes, and if the wrinkles are still there after a couple of hours, you just apply a little more Set, and it will settle down.


The only time I use both Set and Sol is on complex curves, or raised detail.

First Micro SET.

Micro SET helps to decal adherence. I apply on the surface where decal is going to be. I apply decal and then I recoat micro SET once the decal is in position. Wait some minutes until it dries totally.

Then Micro SOL.

Following, micro SOL will soften decal film and it helps to make decal fits perfectly around different surfaces (recesed lines or relieves). Do not touch decal during this process because it becomes weaker and very delicate. Watch out how decal adjust perfectly while it dries.

I hope this helps.

Enjoy decaling!
Lu

Just to add one more thing to Lu's post: it sometimes takes a few coats of Micro Sol to get a decal to really snuggle down, but the results are worth it.

On the 1/72 F-4 Phantom I just finished, the wing insignia lay over the wing fold mechanisms. Micro Sol made each insignia decal conform perfectly to the raised detail of the wing folds. It took two or three applications of Micro Sol over a couple of days to achieve that effect.

Regards,

I was just about to post the same question when I saw this thread at the top.

I'm using testors decal solvent with no setting solution, and I found that after multiple coats the decals still wouldn't settle into the panel lines, so I cut them with xacto but then they disengaged from the plastic and dried. yuck.

any advice, should I ditch testors and get microsol? The decals were from the kit from Academy, are they bad? What happened?

double post

thanks guys, this should clear my decaling woes. Toofless, i would ditch the Testors stuff, I think they wanted to make a quick buck so they bottled some water and labeled it decal solotion.

Has anybody used MicroSol or Set on EagleStrike decals?
It didn't seem to work for me, even with three coats. They look ok but didn't really settle in. I'll have to try something else.

Matt

Has anyone tried Gunze MrSoftner and MrSetter?

No, that is really what they are called.

Karl

QUOTE: Has anyone tried Gunze MrSoftner and MrSetter?

Yes I use the Mr Softner on decals that don't react with MicroSet. It sems much stronger than the Micro equivalent although I suppose the Mr Softner is the equivalent to MicroSol and MrSetter (which I'd never heard about) is the equivalent to MicroSet. Anyway it works well on difficult decals for me.

What do you apply the Mirco Sol/Set solution with? A soft brush?

QUOTE: Originally posted by wrbridge What do you apply the Mirco Sol/Set solution with? A soft brush?

Yup!

Cool, thanks