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                        Decals over decals...

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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Decals over decals...
                        Posted by Lufbery on Monday, September 22, 2003 9:04 AM
                        Hi all,

                        I'm almost at the point where I'll be putting decals on the plane I'm working on. I bought some aftermarket decals from Fox One Decals for it and they recommend using Micro Set and Micro Sol. I think I've got the idea on using the decal setting solutions, but I'm not sure what to do when I have to put a decal on top of another decal. Do I:

                        (1) let the bottom decal dry completely and then apply the second decal, or

                        (2) put both decals on while they're wet and let them dry together?

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 22, 2003 2:59 PM
                        # 1 is the only trouble-free way.
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Monday, September 22, 2003 3:05 PM
                        Thanks, Pixilator. FWIW, I got some advice via e-mail saying the same thing. The message also recommended swabing off the excess setting solution after it dries and before putting on the second decal. I guess that goes without saying, but it sounds like good advice.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        Swanny
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
                        Posted by Swanny on Monday, September 22, 2003 6:23 PM
                        Lay down a coat of Future first to prevent silvering. Use some Micro-Set on the surface first then apply decal, wait 5 minutes or so, apply Micro-Sol, let dry overnight then follow same procedure for second decal. After all decals have dryed completely coat with Future again then proceed with any additional weathering.
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