Decals on metal

[Marshal Vespasian]

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!

[feuer_faust]

You could try brushing on a gloss varnish instead, or try some SolvaSet.

 

Edit: Or Matte first, then gloss over the metals.

Edited March 30, 2020 by feuer_faust

[Bung]

I have Seen Satin Varnish used to keep the shine of metal colors while working with Decals and oil colors for weathering.

[sarabando]

i like to use Gloss > Matt > Gloss on metallics and gems. It gives a nice finish.

[Marshal Vespasian]

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

[Inquisitor Eisenhorn]

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.