When to apply decals (You can ignore this post.I found my answers.)

[dlh]

The Shelby Cobra body is painted with enamel (one coat so far). The finish now is a nearly perfect wet coat.  Don't think I'll clearcoat it.  I'm planning to use Meguiar's ScratchX, Deep Crystal Polish, and Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax. I'm hoping for a more "old-school" paint finish without clearcoat. I may be completely off base here, but can I add decals (those Cobra Stripes) between Polish and Wax?  Maybe I HAVE to clearcoat it over the decals if I Polish and Wax.  I definitely want the stripes, so what are my options?  I really doubt those decals would stick over Carnauba wax.

Thanks

Dave

Edited April 2, 2017 by dlh
Answered

[Miatatom]

I'd put the decals on and then shoot clear over them. Then you can polish and wax the clear to get the shine you want. Most of my models are race cars and I don't polish them to a high gloss, just a nice shine that would represent the period the car raced in.

[dlh]

I'd put the decals on and then shoot clear over them. Then you can polish and wax the clear to get the shine you want. Most of my models are race cars and I don't polish them to a high gloss, just a nice shine that would represent the period the car raced in.

Thanks.  What kind of clear do you prefer?