Thoseofyouwho doa lot of Decals. I needhelp. I have2decals I need to apply to 2 new custom rods asp. I just discovered.I haveno MICRO Set. What can I use in-place of MicroSet?
Good Wraps Bob I know a certain party well jumpmy back side fornot haveing it.

Sorry my post should have read. Those ofy ou who do a lot of Decals. I needhelp. I have 2 decals I need to apply to 2 new custom rods asp. I just discovered.I have no MICRO Set. What can I use in-place of Micro Set?
Good Wraps Bob I know a certain party well jump my back side for not haveing it.

I would try distilled white vinegar in place of MicroSet.

Jim What about contaminates in the Vineger. Have you ever ran intoaproblemandwhat precaustions should I take. Thanks for the info.
Good Wraps Bob

You asked about using something "in place of" MicroSet. My vinegar doesn't have contaminates in it. Distilled white vinegar is diluted acetic acid, it should be pretty clean. It isn't the same thing as apple cider vinegar, wine vinegar, etc.

Thanks Jim. I made aBIG mistake. What I needed was, What can I use as a substitute for Micro Sol. I haveMicro Set.
Thanks for the info.
Good Wraps Bob

I wouldn't worry about the Micro Sol after placing the decal so much, Bob. It basically is more used to help a decal shrink/stretch to fit over rough surfaces, like rivets on model trains and such. I'd forego the Micro Sol THIS time and put the finish to it when done.

...but I'd have some on hand for next time...

Putter
Williston, ND

Bob don't use anything been using decal connection paper for years and have never found it necessary, some find it better to use sol or set but it is not really needed
John

Thank you Putter
Good Wraps Bob

Thanks John
Good WrapsBob

Hi Bob,

Same for me. I just use water and let it dry overnight, then finish the next day. I've never had any issues that I didn't create myself like poor prep or trying to set the decal without applying a finish coat first.

Terry

thanks Guys. I tookRandy andTerry's suggestion.I used water and got wet. The decals came out excellant. Hey Putter I thinkthe wife is going to splurge and get a ALPS or a printer that can print decals.
Good WrapsBob

We use the Micro-Set but not the Micro-Sol. We let the decal dry for 24hrs, and then apply a light coat of CP, and then of course the epoxy.

Without the Micro-Set, we apply with water, let it dry fo 24hrs, and then just go after it with CP.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods



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I hate working with that micro-set micro-sol stuff, it makes me nauseous and gives me a splitting headache every time i use it. Even in a well ventilated area!

Calvin