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How to Stop Decals Peeling Off
Online Model Train Club Member Allan posted this question:
“I have an old reefer that looks very authentic even with the decals flaking off. Trouble is when I touch the decals bits flake off so I fear being so brittle they will disappear completely. I applied several coats of Dulcote but the problem persists. I did a google search and couldn’t find replacement decals that I liked. Has anyone else had this problem and how did they solve it? I am not against fading or peeling decals and signages because it adds to the authenticity, but I am going to lose these decals forever if I don’t do something to keep them in place. Any ideas?”
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There’s not much you can do to save them or what’s left of them. if you can find another set then scrape off the old, respray with Glosscoat and redecal
Vallejo Decal Systems, have a product called ‘Decal Fix’ that is supposed to soften and fix decals on non even surfaces and increase adhesion. It is sold by ‘Micro-Mark’ and other retailers. I have never used this product, but after reading your question, it intrigued me to look up some possible solutions. Keep Rollin on the Rails.
Use an edge sealer or clear fingernail polish
Go to a Games Workshop/Warhammer store. They have Hardcoat for shiny finishes and Lamian medium for matt surfaces. Theyre always full of helpful staff who know how to paint and fix transfers too.
Like Phil Johnson said, use GlassFish or any clear finish. I use Matt or eggshell to take the gloss off