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  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Kona, Hawaii
Micro Set alternative
Posted by The Judge on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:22 PM

Aloha all,

I just purchased some Micro Sol from Sprue Brothers, but they were all out of the Micro Set.  I've read that it's basically an acetic acid solution; can I make my own with white vinegar?  How much should it be diluted, if at all?  

 By the way, Sprue Brothers got my order shipped in less than 2 hours; pretty good in my book, and they immediately updated their stock listing on their web page to reflect what I had purchased.  I like that.

 

Much mahalos.

Sitting inside in Hawai'i...
  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:22 PM

Judge - boy, I wish I knew the answer as I also suspect that the Micro-Mark solution that I am using is basically white vinegar.

Maybe, we/somebody needs to do some sample testing????   Wink [;)]

Cheers, Jake

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Stockton CA USA
Posted by roosterfish on Monday, September 15, 2008 7:02 PM
For years I've been using cheap white vinegar straight from the bottle.  I can't tell the difference.  I even keep it in my Micro Set bottle.
Winners never quit; quitters never win.
  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Monday, September 15, 2008 8:48 PM

Roosterfish - there you go! Finally someone admitting the use of a cheaper and more available alternative. The nose does not lie!  Approve [^]

Just what this forum is all about? Yes?

Yeah!! [yeah]

 

Cheers, Jake

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Nuts to all but my Norfolk terrier is laughing

  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Iowa
Posted by Hans von Hammer on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:16 PM

  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: Colorado
Posted by Panzer_Blitz on Monday, September 29, 2008 5:57 PM

YEAH !!!........Thanks guys !

NOW....does anyone know of a good substitute for Micro-Sol ??

  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Iowa
Posted by Hans von Hammer on Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:33 AM
I don't use it... I just use the vinegar on both sides... Apply it to the paint, then set the decal in place, then press it down hard with a cloth or paper towel, check for trapped air, then apply more vinegar over the top...

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