Just Win Baby
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Post by Just Win Baby on Feb 19, 2019 0:41:57 GMT -5
For those of you who have customized your figures with waterslide decals, do you use some sort of a coating to protect/seal it? If you do, what do you use? I have a few figures to which I've applied waterslide decals to a while ago and I'm looking to protect them from being scratched/peeled off etc. I originally applied them with water and cleaned the surface beforehand. They have held up well since I only display my figs but I just want to be on the safe side because I tested one out and it was fairy easy to rub off. I should have asked this question with my paint question from yesterday's post but I forgot so my bad for yet another post. Any tips would be appreciated
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 4:29:30 GMT -5
I've heard of people using a matte sealer over the decal. Not sure if using spray or paint is best though. I tried water decals a long time ago to try and do the chest hair on HBK but stuffed them up every time lol
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Feb 19, 2019 5:39:15 GMT -5
I actually have a great question related to this topic. I have to go back and resize a couple of my CM Punk Retro tattoos, notably the left bicep fish one. It needs to be bigger. Could this be removed with Goof-off or is that too harsh? Any better solution to use?
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Feb 19, 2019 6:50:37 GMT -5
I remember using dean’s when he was still active. They were fairly easy to apply and could be sealed with nail polish or a spray sealer like krylon. I got a few from curve stomp and for whatever reason when I put the decals on they started to crack and fold.. I tried it with a bandana and belt decal. Same results... so I just gave up..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 8:25:34 GMT -5
I actually have a great question related to this topic. I have to go back and resize a couple of my CM Punk Retro tattoos, notably the left bicep fish one. It needs to be bigger. Could this be removed with Goof-off or is that too harsh? Any better solution to use? Goof off could be too harsh. Maybe try nail polish remover to start and see how that goes. |
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Henchmen4Hire
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 19, 2019 22:53:11 GMT -5
Nail polish remover/acetone is basically acid for the plastics these figures are made of. If you're going to go that route, use an ear swab and a dampen it, not soak it in the acetone. Swipe gingerly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 3:43:19 GMT -5
Nail polish remover/acetone is basically acid for the plastics these figures are made of. If you're going to go that route, use an ear swab and a dampen it, not soak it in the acetone. Swipe gingerly. Try an acetone free nail polish remover. |
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Henchmen4Hire
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 20, 2019 14:29:02 GMT -5
I like the instant results from acetone though.  If I need to use weaker stuff, I might as well go with sandpaper/scraping. |
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Post by joes7164 on Feb 20, 2019 14:49:39 GMT -5
I remember using dean’s when he was still active. They were fairly easy to apply and could be sealed with nail polish or a spray sealer like krylon. I got a few from curve stomp and for whatever reason when I put the decals on they started to crack and fold.. I tried it with a bandana and belt decal. Same results... so I just gave up.. I have used Curb Stomps decals often and have had the ink chip on me before. I usually give the decals another coat or two of sealer before I use them. |
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Post by therick on Feb 20, 2019 17:49:48 GMT -5
I remember using dean’s when he was still active. They were fairly easy to apply and could be sealed with nail polish or a spray sealer like krylon. I got a few from curve stomp and for whatever reason when I put the decals on they started to crack and fold.. I tried it with a bandana and belt decal. Same results... so I just gave up.. I have used Curb Stomps decals often and have had the ink chip on me before. I usually give the decals another coat or two of sealer before I use them. I’ve had the same experience and have resorted to the same remedy. Would recommend using as few decals as possible and paint as much of the details as you can. |
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Post by marino13 on Feb 20, 2019 18:13:35 GMT -5
I used my wife's clear nail polish to add a small coat. Then I found this stuff in a hobby store that took the shine and made it flat. Looked good and protected it from scrapping off so easily.
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