After polishing should I apply decals before, or after wax ?

[dantewallace]

For years I have applied water slides before waxing. This time around I have done what I would say is the best paint job in my 26 years of modeling and I want this to come out perfect. I did all of my wet sanding and am now in the process of polishing. My question is, should I apply my decals after polishing, or should I apply them after my final wax? I plan to use micro sol ,and micro set. Will using either of the two affect whether I choose to apply decals post polish or pre/post wax?

Thanks guys!!

[bbowser]

I don't know from experience but I wouldn't think decals would stick well to wax?

[jaydar]

I put on the decals after clear and before wax.

joe.

[Art Anderson]

For years I have applied water slides before waxing. This time around I have done what I would say is the best paint job in my 26 years of modeling and I want this to come out perfect. I did all of my wet sanding and am now in the process of polishing. My question is, should I apply my decals after polishing, or should I apply them after my final wax? I plan to use micro sol ,and micro set. Will using either of the two affect whether I choose to apply decals post polish or pre/post wax?

Thanks guys!!

Wax interferes with the gelatin adhesive on water slide decals--just as it will with the low-tack adhesive on the back side of Bare Metal Foil. Decals first, then wax the model.

Art

[dantewallace]

Wax interferes with the gelatin adhesive on water slide decals--just as it will with the low-tack adhesive on the back side of Bare Metal Foil. Decals first, then wax the model.

Art

That's exactly what I thought,just wanted to be 100%certain. Thank you sir!!