wisco8 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I did a model a while back that had some nice decals,but when I went to apply the Tamiya TS-13 clear the decals wrinkeled up and were mutalated, any help to prevent this from happenoing again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Try Future. It doesn't affect decals; when dry, it's rock hard and can be polished to a great looking shine. You can also dip windows and headlight lenses in it and they end up crystal clear. Propheads use this method on aircraft canopies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just an FYI... Future is great, but you'll never find it at the store. It's not called "Future" anymore... now it's called "Pledge Floor Care." You don't want the cleaner, you want the finish... which is nothing more than clear acrylic: http://www.pledge.com/en-US/Products/Pages/floor-care-finish.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Try Future. It doesn't affect decals; when dry, it's rock hard and can be polished to a great looking shine. You can also dip windows and headlight lenses in it and they end up crystal clear. Propheads use this method on aircraft canopies. Thank you Joseph. I have been using future for over 20 years and it does work great for mostly everything I do after I have painted something,and want to eith decal or dip glass. I also have a passion for using a clear lacquer that can be polished to a very high shine. Is there a protectant for the decals before applying any lacquer, or should I apply a light mist coat of lacquer to the decals and work my way up carefully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just an FYI... Future is great, but you'll never find it at the store. It's not called "Future" anymore... now it's called "Pledge Floor Care." You don't want the cleaner, you want the finish... which is nothing more than clear acrylic: http://www.pledge.com/en-US/Products/Pages/floor-care-finish.aspx Thank you Harry, I have been using future for a good 20 years plus, also thank you for helping me to get to the correct forum. Im just a tad bit warry of using lacquer over decals and am looking for a medium protectant to go over the decals and then spray on the lacquer. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you, Steve Cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Try Future. It doesn't affect decals; when dry, it's rock hard and can be polished to a great looking shine. You can also dip windows and headlight lenses in it and they end up crystal clear. Propheads use this method on aircraft canopies. Hi Joseph , I wanted to ask before, what do you polish the future with. Thanks, Steve Cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Steve, you can spray a light coat of PLEDGE (I hear ya, Harry ) floor finish or clear gloss acrylic onto the decals prior to applying them on the model. This will create a barrier between the decal film and the lacquer, preventing the lacquer from destroying the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Steve, you can spray a light coat of PLEDGE (I hear ya, Harry ) floor finish or clear gloss acrylic onto the decals prior to applying them on the model. This will create a barrier between the decal film and the lacquer, preventing the lacquer from destroying the decals. Awesome!!! Thank you Joseph, I forgot the lacquer, enamel, acrylic rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Joseph , I wanted to ask before, what do you polish the future with. Thanks, Steve Cook You can use The Treatment Model Wax or Novus No. 2 Fine Scratch Remover. I've used them in the past and had good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 You can use The Treatment Model Wax or Novus No. 2 Fine Scratch Remover. I've used them in the past and had good results. I have them both Joesph. I didnt know you could paint lacquer over acrylic, am I correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here is a quick reference to keep it straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I've used TS-13 over decals- the trick is to build up a barrier layer of several light mist coats and let it dry before you blow on a wet coat. Also, if you use a decal setting solution like Micro-set, be sure to let the acid in the Micro-set completely dissipate, which can take several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here is a quick reference to keep it straight. Your super Joseph !! Thank you very much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I've used TS-13 over decals- the trick is to build up a barrier layer of several light mist coats and let it dry before you blow on a wet coat. Also, if you use a decal setting solution like Micro-set, be sure to let the acid in the Micro-set completely dissipate, which can take several days. You are sooooo AWESOME!!! God bless you Mike!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 You are sooooo AWESOME!!! God bless you Mike!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Glad to be of help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Future is the preferred material.If you insist on using paint over your decals Testor "One Coat" clear works fine and won't wrinkle them like TS-13 does.Spray it as lightly as possible-it goes on a bit thick like all Testor paints but once it's polished out it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 I brush a coat of future over just the decals before I spray the TS-13 over them. Thank you Roger, I will surely give that a try. Merry Christmas !! Future is the preferred material.If you insist on using paint over your decals Testor "One Coat" clear works fine and won't wrinkle them like TS-13 does.Spray it as lightly as possible-it goes on a bit thick like all Testor paints but once it's polished out it looks great. Thank you Tony, I will have to pick up a can at my local hobby shop. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON-T2 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I agree with Mike, I have used TS13 over decals with no problem. Just go easy on the first couple of coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 TS-13 over decals: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 TS-13 over decals: 46ChevySedanDelivery1A.JPG WOW Mike!! That is beautiful!! Excellent paint job!! Hope my next one looks nice like that. I have to find a Camaro with the cool looking racing stripes to do. Merry Christmas!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Try Future. It doesn't affect decals; when dry, it's rock hard and can be polished to a great looking shine. You can also dip windows and headlight lenses in it and they end up crystal clear. Propheads use this method on aircraft canopies. LOL Propheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Wouldn't it be best to airbrush the Future rather than using a paint brush? Can the Future (Pledge) be used straight in an airbrush or does it need to be diluted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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