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Date: 04/16/14 21:17
Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: Clarence

I have some home ink-jet printed decals I need to top coat before I apply them to the model. Do I use dull coat or gloss coat or does it make a difference which one I use?
TIA,
Clarence

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Date: 04/16/14 21:19
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: bnsfsd70

Before you apply the decals? Gloss.

- Jeff Carlson

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Date: 04/16/14 21:50
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: Clarence

I'm talking about spraying the decal so the ink doesn't run when I get it wet to slide it off the backing sheet.
Clarence

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Date: 04/16/14 23:50
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: TomCarter

I always use dull. Works great.

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Date: 04/17/14 00:57
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: SDP40F

What do you use to apply them to your model to prevent them from curling?
Thanks.

AMK SDP40f
Spring,

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Date: 04/17/14 06:13
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: penncentral74

Google Future floor finish and decaling. Works very well

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Date: 04/17/14 16:58
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: HB90MACH

http://ilovewood001.tripod.com/modeling/future.html

Down toward the bottom of the page he talks about using it for decals. I have to try it.

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Date: 04/17/14 17:25
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: DrLoco

Testors makes a spray-can decal fixative now. It's specifically designed to seal printer ink..I've used it and future floor wax...both worked pretty well. try to keep the actual decal out of water as much as possible-and only soak the paper backing...this helps in preventing ink runs.

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Date: 04/17/14 20:17
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: jburek

Apply Testors Gloss Coat to the decal sheet prior to applying the decals. This will prevent the ink from running. I have done this before on ink jet printed decals & it works great. Dull coat applied to the model after decals have been applied & dry will conceal the decal film nicely. I always apply these Testors coatings with an airbrush mixing the coatings 50/50 with lacquer thinner - works great.
Jburek

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Date: 04/17/14 21:02
Re: Custom printed decals - dull or gloss coat?
Author: Clarence

Gloss coat it is.
Thanks,
Clarence

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