discussion Clear coat over decals?

[yambam26]

Hi all,

Im just about to apply some decals to one of my models and i just want to confirm that if i do a light spray first over the decal then coat as normal afterwards will that be fine as i don't want to crinkle the decal :neutral:

Im using Plastikote acrylic clear coat in a rattle can which has been fine just over paint not sure on decals

Hope you guys can help me out!

Many Thanks, Ben.

 

[meggsy]

hi

have'nt used that clear before but i have used tamiya ts13 on my last bike build and what a diaster the decals melted so had too strip it right back to the plastic and start all over again so i would suggest to do what i did second time round and apply the clear in light coats and build it up gradually worked for me

regards

 

[yambam26]

hihave'nt used that clear before but i have used tamiya ts13 on my last bike build and what a diaster the decals melted so had too strip it right back to the plastic and start all over again so i would suggest to do what i did second time round and apply the clear in light coats and build it up gradually worked for me

regards

Exactly what i feared, Ill have to try it out to see how it go probably with some spare decals first

Many Thanks,Ben

 

[Guest]

Every decal sheet has some 'spare' decals.

Apply one of these to some scrap plastic, let it set then clearcoat it and see how it reacts.

 

[yambam26]

Every decal sheet has some 'spare' decals.Apply one of these to some scrap plastic, let it set then clearcoat it and see how it reacts.

Thanks m1ks,

Ive just checked the decal sheet and there is two of the particular decal ive got to clearcoat over so ill see how it goes tomorrow night