discussion decal destruction by humbrol varnish

[Guest]

good morning.

I have a tiny ... problem.

I sprayed my mig 3 model with Humbrol gloss varnish (the one in the can). Waited for 48 hours , applied the decals , used micro set , and the following day sprayed again with the varnish. ALL the decals are ruined !!!

Any thoughts ..???

Thanks makis

 

[stona]

How are they ruined? Were they okay before the final varnish?

Steve

 

[Guest]

How are they ruined? Were they okay before the final varnish?Steve

yes they were excellent . i let them dry overnight and the proceeded with the varnish. The decals wrinkled and never returned to their previous state... makis

 

[Guest]

I usually spray mist over the decals, and when dry follow with few more coats.

 

[stona]

Sounds like some reaction with the varnish. I don't use the Humbrol stuff so I can't really offer any help with that. I always seal my decals with a coat of Johnsons Klear before weathering and applying varnishes.

Steve

 

[Guest]

unfortunately in greece they dont sell klear or future or ... I think I will stop using Humbrol as a second coat . Thanks

 

[Guest]

unfortunately in greece they dont sell klear or future or ... I think I will stop using Humbrol as a second coat . Thanks

If you can get hold of Xtracolor products, use their XDFF varnish! I've used it on the worst set of decals I've ever experienced and it worked a treat.

Hope this helps.

Stuart