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Post by Joel_W on Feb 26, 2020 14:57:57 GMT -8
Ben,
Thanks for the link to the vid and the explanation. Going to try them soon. Honestly, I'm a little shaky about them, but I guess that "sticky" substance works on the raw tire. But sealing the tires with a gloss lacquer lets you use any decal.
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Feb 27, 2020 8:40:35 GMT -8
Yeah, I'm going to continue to try to avoid using that type of tire decal. They're a lot of hassle, and you can get almost as good of results with conventional decals. Fortunately, most aftermarket decal sheets include the tire decals, too, and if not, there are a lot of available sheets of just tire markings.
Ben
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 27, 2020 12:03:10 GMT -8
Ben
Indy Cal decals have tire logos. And Michael offers quite a few tire logos by name, series, and era. I use them all the time, and never had a problem.
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Feb 28, 2020 7:41:08 GMT -8
I’ve used Michael’s tire decals in the past. His gold ring decals for the 917 turned out great. I still had to pick up some Pirelli, Michelin, and Continental logos for some future projects, but it looks like I’ll be able to avoid having to buy a separate sheet with Potenza logos. The Tamiya ones seem to be staying on the tires.  Ben |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 28, 2020 15:11:07 GMT -8
Ben,
Just one more question. Do you seal those stick on type of decals like we do with waterside decals? Wouldn't that prevent those decals from eventually coming up?
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Mar 1, 2020 15:40:54 GMT -8
Hi Joel,
Sorry, I just saw your question. I think a clear coat over those backward tire logos is a good idea. I sprayed the sidewalls on mine with a good coat of Microscale clear flat, still my go-to flat coat after all these years. Between the Future and the flat coat, maybe they’ll stay stuck to the tires.
Ben
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 2, 2020 12:05:38 GMT -8
Ben,
Sounds like a plan to me. For a flat finish I've been using and still do, Testor's Dullcoat, and even at times opt for their Glosscoat. Neve had an issue with either one in 40 years. BTW, I do still use Testor's Model Master Metallic Clearcoat. Works great for protective coverage and doesn't add a shine or a dull finish to any Metalizers. Also been using it for nearly 40 years or so.
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Mar 11, 2020 1:15:11 GMT -8
Finished! This is a very nice kit. No major problems with it, other than the time consuming decals. The florescent red is very bright! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. I'll post better glamour shots once I have time to break out the DSLR.  The clear film on the tire logos is still trying to peel off. I may order some conventional decals from Spot Model and redo them.  I realized I forgot to add the chrome Honda logo on the tail lights. It's since been added.  Ben |
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Post by afx on Mar 11, 2020 2:39:51 GMT -8
Turned out great Ben.
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 11, 2020 4:30:44 GMT -8
Great job on that one! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 11, 2020 5:04:26 GMT -8
Ben,
You really nailed it !!! Love the complex paint and decaling scheme.
As for those pesky reversed tire logo decals, did you Mat coat them? That should stop them from trying to come up.
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Mar 11, 2020 6:40:01 GMT -8
Thanks everyone!
Joel, I did flat coat them. They’ve been glued down with Future, too, which usually does the trick. The only aftermarket decal sheet with Potenza logos is 15 bucks, so I think I’m just going to live with it.
Ben
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 11, 2020 11:09:41 GMT -8
Ben
I see.
You could try another application of Clear Mat as a last resort.
I've never been able to actually figure out how to properly use those decals. I much prefer regular decals as once their down, they're down. Still you NSX looks fantastic.
Joel
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