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Originally Posted by Koudy
Hello, I have problem with painting the final coat of P207 S2000. I put decals on it, let body dry for a few weeks to be sure that all decals are perfect dry. Today I painted the body with Gunze SuperClear (in spray), I only put one thick layer (as ever) from cca 20cm. This is the same way I use for my kits for few years with no problem.
But after cca 30 second all decals cracked (looks like dry surface of salt lake). I am not the only one, same problem have 3 of my friends from my country. I need to buy new decals, but I would like to ask you how to paint it with final coat? Which lacquer to use, Gunze SuperClear or Tamiya X-20 (clear)? Or have you got any other way?
Please, see 3 photos on my forum what have happen http://forum.paddockmag.com/viewtopi...0&p=3466#p3466.
Thank you very much for your help, I really appreaciate it. |
The clear that you are using is quite aggressive and will attack decals if applied in thick/heavy coats too soon. Apply it very lightly and build up the number of coats slowly and thinly until you have a good coverage. Allow it to dry before you apply any heavier coats. This should give better results and allow some protection of the decals and prevent the cracking that you have experienced. You could also try a less aggressive clear to prevent your problems (Gunze Topcoat, Zero 2K etc)