roymattblack Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 A few kind souls have been commenting on how I always get it right, and my models come out like a factory production line... Well, here's where my scratch built D Type Jaguar is at present. I completed the build a good few months ago and the car rests nicely inside a display case to keep the dust bug at bay. However, over the past 6-8 weeks I noticed that the decals on the bonnet (hood) were 'orange peeling' somewhat. Closer inspection revealed that somehow it was the lacquer underneath that was crinkling, but ONLY where the decals were. I duly peeled the decals away - they came off FAR too easily, so I knew something was adrift - and I was horrified by the paint underneath. The entire decal pattern seemed to have eaten into the paint by a considerable amount. The fittings were all removed and the offending areas rubbed back although even 160 grit wouldn't remove the marks! White filler - the patterns had eaten right into the panel - and a lot of rubbing down. Here the beastie is at present... (Who says my things don't ever go wrong???) Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Wow what an odd thing to happen, I can honestly say I have never seen that before Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm having nightmares picturing touching that finish with 160 grit................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Roy, I forgot to mention; there is a way to prevent that which works well for me. I apply an airbrushed coat (actually 2 mist coats) of Future Acrylic (it may be called Johnson's Pledge or similar name in the UK) under the primer on finished body work. Then prime and another coat under the finish color. It is an excellent barrier to prevent ghosting and bleed through. It self-levels beautifully. You can carefully brush it on the spot(s) prior to decal application. Just let it dry thoroughly for an hour or so before wetting the surface. Aircraft modelers frequent coat the painted airframe in Future, apply decals and then shoot their flattening top coats on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Many thanks Mr C. We have it here - it's called Klear. Great stuff I usually use it to seal decals in place but this time I'll try your method.... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck63 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 How long was the paint on before you applied the decals? Is it possible the solvent in the paint has reacted with the decal if it was applied too soon after painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wow thats some crazy etching! I am sure that you will get it all looking perfect again mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 An update.... I'm taking REAL time, this time. A week after filling and sanding to make sure the filler is REALLY dry 2 weeks after priming. Top coats about 4 days ago. Clear coat some time next week... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Patience is a virtue.....so they say! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Nearly done... Just the '4' to add. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Did it have the white stripe along the leading edge before? If it did I must have looked over it but if it's a new addition I really like it, it really suits the car Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Yes.... The white stripe was always there. It's the 1956 Le Mans winner driven by Sanderson/Flockhart. I'll be happy to get this one put back to bed... Roy. Edited August 16, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Magnificent 'save' of a unique and masterful scratch-built replica. Should be displayed prominently and seen often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Many thanks Mr C. All sorted now, and back to bed. HOPEFULLY all will be ok now... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I am truly seethingly green with envy of your skills roy. I wish I was half as skilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Incredibly kind...... Not so much skill, as a sad old geezer with time to faff about. Roy. Edited August 19, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Writing books, movies, playing professional music, model building and teaching is NOT 'faffing' about!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 A question if I may. What product is that metallic blue and what type of clearcoat did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) It's Halfords Vision blue and Halfords clear. Many thanks all you guys... (and I still say I just faff about) Roy. Edited August 20, 2015 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice fix Roy. No faffing there mate. Best Regards Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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