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#1 scalemodelworld

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 06:43 PM

So here's my latest dilemma. I'm about to polish my first paint job, but I need to add a couple of decals as well. Naturally, the polishing process would wear away the decals, so what's the bog standard process?

 

Do I just polish and wax, and then add the decals after - leaving them untreated? Do I add the decals then some thin clear coats and then polish, or is that pointless?



#2 Futurabat

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 06:47 PM

Decals will stick and last for years on a properly polished paint job. Alot of guys do clearcoat thier decals as well but if you intend to decal, clearcoat then polish...be aware you could rub through the clear.