Decal setting solutions
- BlackSheep214
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Decal setting solutions
I'm getting low on both Micro Set and Micro Sol and I love both products. Now I'm curious about AK Interactive Decal Adapter Solution. Has anyone used this product? I have been debating on getting this in place of Micro Set and Sol.
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- Medicman71
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Re: Decal setting solutions
Never tried that one. I have, like you, use the Micro Sol/Set. I have Ammo's Decal Set/Fix and it's ok. Not as good as the Micro stuff.
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Re: Decal setting solutions
I'm too scared to change. The old Micro stuff has been working for 30 years
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Re: Decal setting solutions
Same, I've only used micro set/sol I've never had any major problems with it.
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Re: Decal setting solutions
I used the square bottle Testors decal set ages ago, but don’t remember anything good or bad about it. My current alternative when Micro Sol & Set is not right for the job is Walthers Solvaset. That stuff works great, but must be used sparingly.
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Re: Decal setting solutions
I have not tried that stuff but I use Solvaset,and I still have bottles of Micro Set and Sol,really haven't seen say need to switch.
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Re: Decal setting solutions
Carlos, that just about describes my experiences too. I still use the square bottle Testors and find the Micro Sol to be a bit hotter while Solvaset is what I use on the really stubborn decals. And speaking of decals, I learned that white vinegar will remove decals that are fully set and finished. It takes a bit of patience to get it off and this effort was over enamel; acrylic paint might not stand up to the scrubbing/rubbing. Ymmv.Stikpusher wrote:I used the square bottle Testors decal set ages ago, but don’t remember anything good or bad about it. My current alternative when Micro Sol & Set is not right for the job is Walthers Solvaset. That stuff works great, but must be used sparingly.
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Re: Decal setting solutions
Hmm... I'll restock on Micro Set & Sol since AK Interactive Decal Adapter Solution is $10 for a single bottle. Cheaper buying the Set and Sol instead.
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Decal setting solutions
If only Microset and -sol would come, not only with built-in brushes in the cap but more stable bottles, then I would probably start using them again.
I simply don't like the unpractical bottle (I guess most of us know why ) and then the need of a separate brush.
Therefore I use decal setting solution Tamiyas Mark Fit (both strenghts) and Mr Mark, with built-in brushes.
I'm very satisfied with Tamiyas decal setting solutions
- Kari
I simply don't like the unpractical bottle (I guess most of us know why ) and then the need of a separate brush.
Therefore I use decal setting solution Tamiyas Mark Fit (both strenghts) and Mr Mark, with built-in brushes.
I'm very satisfied with Tamiyas decal setting solutions
- Kari
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Re: Decal setting solutions
Just watched a YouTube video reviews on different decal solutions. Only two got failed results (aside from the homemade batch of white vinegar and water) - AK Interactive Decal Adapter Solution and the little square bottle Testors decal setting solution.
Tamiya Mark Fit Softener and Mark Fit (Strong) and Mr. Mark Setter / Softer had high praises.
The video...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZT2fwusQU8
Tamiya Mark Fit Softener and Mark Fit (Strong) and Mr. Mark Setter / Softer had high praises.
The video...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZT2fwusQU8
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn