Aftermarket decal issue

[Sledsel]

I used some aftermarket decals on a build. Had the body, paint and decals done and it was put away for almost a year. Well, it was dusty so I gave it a quick rinse with cold water and the decals moved. I was able to get them back in place and put the body in a case to keep it clean.

Will setting solution keep them in place or should I clear the body, or both?

Thanks

[espo]

I would give the body a coast of gloss clear.  

[Oldcarfan27]

Be careful, if it moved after all this time, it may not have good adhesion and clear may make it wrinkle. I would research what to do about it safely, before covering it with paint.

[cobraman]

I wonder if Future would work ????

[Fat Brian]

Setting solution can damage some aftermarket decals depending on how they were printed. Stuff from an Alps printer is usually okay but things printed on a normal printer and covered in clear to seal it can come apart. The white areas on the blue shield decals are where chunks of the color came off when I put setting solution on them.

[Sledsel]

Okay, I will need to do some digging then.

These were old Chimneyville decals, if that makes a difference.

 

[Sledsel]

16 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Be careful, if it moved after all this time, it may not have good adhesion and clear may make it wrinkle. I would research what to do about it safely, before covering it with paint.

Great input. I have some extras from the sheet, maybe I will use on a scrap body and experiment......