Deluxe Materials Decal Soft-Set 50ml
Deluxe Materials Decal Soft-Set is a decal softening solution developed to help waterslide decals conform to the surface details of scale models. Supplied in a 50ml bottle, it softens decals so they can settle into recessed panel lines, around rivets and over raised textures, helping printed markings follow the contours of the model.
Applying decals over detailed surfaces can be difficult, particularly when a marking needs to follow changes in surface height rather than sit flat. Decal Soft-Set helps the decal conform more closely to these features, reducing the appearance of a separate decal film and producing a more convincing painted-on finish.
Designed for Detailed Model Surfaces
Decal Soft-Set is particularly useful when applying markings to areas containing fine surface detail. The softening action allows decals to follow recessed and raised features that might otherwise remain visible beneath a flat decal.
Typical applications include:
- Helping decals settle into recessed panel lines.
- Allowing markings to conform around rivets and raised details.
- Softening decals over textured or uneven model surfaces.
- Improving the painted-on appearance of applied markings.
- Working decals into more complex surface details through repeated applications.
How to Use Decal Soft-Set
For the best results, apply Decal Soft-Set after positioning the decal on the model. The manufacturer recommends the following application process:
- Prepare the surface: Ensure the paint is completely dry before applying decals. Test a small area first, particularly if you are unsure how the painted surface will react.
- Position the decal: Place the decal in its intended position using Deluxe Materials Decal Sure Set.
- Apply Decal Soft-Set: Apply the softening solution over the positioned decal to help it conform to the surface details.
- Repeat where necessary: For complex shapes, recessed details or raised textures, additional applications may be required.
- Release trapped air: Use a fine needle to release any air bubbles trapped beneath the decal.
- Adjust for delicate decals: Decal Soft-Set can be diluted with distilled water when working with more delicate decals.
Application Advice
Always test Decal Soft-Set on a small area before application. Ensure the underlying paint has dried before beginning the decal application process.
For particularly delicate decals, dilution with distilled water allows the solution to be adjusted before use. More complicated surface details may require repeated applications to help the decal settle into the contours.
Deluxe Materials Decal Soft-Set is supplied in a 50ml bottle and is intended for use as part of the decal application process, helping markings conform to model surface details for a realistic painted-on appearance.
