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The procedure to be followed now
concerns the peeling of the varnish film.
I really recommand it only to skilled
modellers, I also recommand to try it
on a test piece of plastic. Peeling film
requires skill, but also training and
courage. You may end up ruining part of
your decal. If you don't want to peel the
film, skip this part and continue on page
96.
It is best to start peeling off after the decal topcoat has completely dried,
at least 48 hours after application. Several methods can be used to peel
the film from decals. The first is to peel by rubbing with a cotton swab
dipped in wash thinner. I use AK Interactive's Odourless Thinner.
I run a cotton swab dipped in the thinner with a little pressure over
the decal until the film starts to stick and pack onto the swab.
After some time, the first film lint starts to form, then I run the swab
over it and pack in more of it.
Since I also picked up the film
on the letters HO with the swab,
I pulled it off with sharp tweezers.
This procedure is also possible.
I gradually pull the film off along
the direction.
I remove the remaining film with a re-dipped swab.
I wrap the whole film in this way from one side through the whole
surface of the decal.
To peel, or not to not peel,
that is the question!
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DECAL SET
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February 2024