"ADVICE, please: Applying Decals" Topic
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| randolph2243 | 13 May 2025 8:10 a.m. PST |
I have some unit and rank decals for 28mm minis, but have never applied any. After painting, I plan on lightly spraying them with a matte polyurethane finish – but am unsure if this will dissolve the decals. QUESTION: Is it best to apply the decals and THEN spray the finish? Or should I spray the finish and apply the decals afterwards? Any other suggestions/advice is always appreciated. |
| Moonbeast | 13 May 2025 8:27 a.m. PST |
Apply decals with micro set and micro sol, gloss varnish then matte varnish = bullet proof. |
 Extra Crispy  | 13 May 2025 10:15 a.m. PST |
I always apply my decals then spray with matte varnish. Never had a problem. |
| Woolshed Wargamer | 13 May 2025 11:21 a.m. PST |
I always apply decal – paint on some gloss varnish over the decal and then matt varnish the model. |
| Captain Sensible | 13 May 2025 12:40 p.m. PST |
I second the recommendation for micro set and sol and what everyone else has said about decals and then varnish. |
 Dal Gavan  | 13 May 2025 2:13 p.m. PST |
One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that you need a glossy surface for the decals to adhere properly. A matte surface will lead to "silvering"- where air gets between the surface and the decal:
From davesmodelworkshop.com. After applying the Micro Sol let the decal dry off for a couple of hours and then gently wipe off the Micro Sol residue, with a damp cotton bud, before spraying. |
| Striker | 13 May 2025 3:10 p.m. PST |
+1 Dal I gloss coat then apply decals (sometimes using micro products and sometimes other brands). Then I give it a matt finish afterwards. |
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