Decal Softner 17ml

Vallejo Decal Softener 17 ml is a softening solution applied onto a decal already in place: the decal softens and draws itself into engraved lines and surface irregularities, so that it no longer looks like a sticker. It is neither a paint nor a kit but auxiliary chemistry for decals.

Manufacturer Vallejo
Product EAN8591111000000

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2.76 €
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Vallejo Decal Softener 17 ml

Auxiliary chemistry for decals from Vallejo in a 17 ml dropper bottle. It is neither a paint nor a kit. Decal Softener is a stronger softening solution applied ONTO a decal, and that after it has been laid on the model. The decal then softens and loses its stiffness and as it dries it draws itself into engraved panel lines, rivets, edges and curves. The result is a fundamental difference: the marking no longer looks like a stuck-on film but as if it were painted straight onto the surface. The solution also softens the edges of the decal film.

Careful, do not confuse it with Decal Fix

  • Decal Fix (a separate product) comes FIRST, onto the surface of the model before the decal is laid down. It deals with adhesion and air bubbles.
  • Decal Softener (this product) comes SECOND, onto the decal after it has been laid down. It softens the decal so that it sinks into the relief of the surface.

The order and the place of application are therefore different. If you use Softener instead of Fix, the decal will have nothing proper to grip; if you use only Fix, the decal will hold but will stay stiff over the engraved lines and look like a sticker.

Use

  • First seat the decal in the right position (on a surface treated with Decal Fix) and press it gently so that bubbles and excess water disappear.
  • Only then apply a thin layer of Decal Softener over the decal with a soft brush.
  • A fundamental warning: after applying it you MUST NOT touch the decal. It is soft, extremely vulnerable and at the slightest touch, shift or stroke of a brush it will tear or crease irreparably. Leave it to dry undisturbed; count on something in the order of two hours.
  • Any wrinkling of the decal shortly after applying it is normal. Do not correct it and do not touch it; as the solution dries, the decal smooths itself out and draws itself onto the surface.
  • Once it has dried completely, clear coat the decals so that the edges of the film disappear.

Who it is for

For modelers who are bothered by decals standing above engraved lines and shining at the edge. It helps most on aircraft with dense panel engraving, on vehicles with rivets and edges and everywhere a marking has to run across an irregularity.

Safety: use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not inhale the vapors and wash your hands after work. In sensitive people the product may cause an allergic skin reaction. Keep out of the reach of children and follow the data on the label.

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FAQ

Decal Fix is applied to the SURFACE of the model BEFORE the decal is laid down and improves adhesion. Decal Softener is applied ONTO A DECAL ALREADY IN PLACE and softens it so that it draws into engraved lines and irregularities. Fix is step one, Softener step two. They are not interchangeable and neither replaces the other.

Most likely not, as wrinkling is normal with softening solutions. The key is not to touch the decal and not to try to flatten it. As the solution dries, the decal smooths itself out and draws onto the surface. A touch at this moment will tear the decal or crease it permanently.

Let the solution dry; count on something in the order of two hours, and longer with heavier applications. Clear coat the decals only once they have dried completely, so that the edges of the film blend into the surface.

Yes, it will soften the decal on its own. Without Decal Fix, though, the decal adheres less well and air is more likely to stay under it. The best result comes from the combination: Fix on the surface, the decal, press it down, then Softener and leave it to dry.

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Decal Softner 17ml

Vallejo Decal Softener 17 ml is a softening solution applied onto a decal already in place : the decal softens and draws itself into engraved lines and surface irregularities, so that it no longer looks like a sticker. It is neither a paint nor a kit but auxiliary chemistry for decals.
In stock
2.76 €
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