Marshal Vespasian Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Question about decals: When putting them on tanks, pauldrons or whatever matte varnish is magic to make them look painted on. I will start on a squad of cataphractii soon and might want ro put decals on their metal trim. I generally do not varnish my metals because it takes the sheen away. So is there a tricl for that painted on look? And to properly seal them? Thanks already! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
feuer_faust Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 You could try brushing on a gloss varnish instead, or try some SolvaSet. Edit: Or Matte first, then gloss over the metals. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/#findComment-5498608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I have Seen Satin Varnish used to keep the shine of metal colors while working with Decals and oil colors for weathering. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/#findComment-5498682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabando Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 i like to use Gloss > Matt > Gloss on metallics and gems. It gives a nice finish. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/#findComment-5498700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Maybe this is a thing I should try on a crappy piece of pöastic that Indont care about first. Thanks guys! Imma chwck out gloss matte gloss first. If I dont lile that Ill have to get satin varnish Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/#findComment-5499200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 This may be controversial but I NEVER prep the surface I'm applying a decal to. I use white vinegar to set it and then microsol to shrink/adhere it it to the surface and then use Lahmian medium to remove the shine. I have some pointy hibby q-tips to push down any final wrinkles. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/362881-decals-on-metal/#findComment-5499499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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