Tamiya decals... help plz

[Vric]

Microsol is a gift of god.

Before I knew it, it was a paint to place decal on complex part. It's the best 3$ you can spend for decal

[Turbo Monster]

Maybe this'll help ya!

http://www.tamiya.com/english/howto/car1/tip5.htm

From the manufacturer too! Good luck!

[bvia]

Originally Posted by AAlmeida

nice tips, I have an additinal question, after the decals dry what should I do to prevent damage when I clean the model? Should I varnish over the decals or something?

If you mean cleaning up any residual decal glue and MicroSet/Sol or water spots, I use a triangle shaped cosmetic sponge dipped in (*) water.

As for once completed and on the shelf cleaning. I never do it. A good coat of carnuba wax (over everything including decals and "glass") will protect the models painted and decaled surface...just keep it out of direct sunlight and wildy varying degrees of humdity and temperature.

Bill

[bvia]

Originally Posted by g00eY

so how long would i have to heat it and how far away do i hold the dryer? and thanx for the tips

If you're using a TRAVEL hair dryer, put it on low and keep it about 8"-12" away and move it around. You'll notice that the decal will begin to conform to the surface.

As with any process that is new to you, test and practice on scrap first!!!!!

hth,
Bill

[g00eY]

hmmm... so could i just use vinegar to clean the car? instead of Microset?

just a random guess...