Solvaset is a little on the strong side and I avoid using it at all. Brand new fresh MicroSol works wonders and doesnt leave as much residue as the alcohol based
agents. I found that on the Tamiya kit decals the trick is using almost-hot water. I have a coffe warmer (now sold in wallie world as a candle wamer of all things)
that I keep my bowl of water on. The water is very warm and this seems to activate the Tamiya decals better than anythign I have found. They become quite pliable
and workable and really settle in on a good gloss coat with just a little help from a wet Qtip.
HTH
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TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion