I can confirm using sunlight to remove yellowing. It worked for me on the decal sheet of a 30-year old MPC F2H-2 Banshee.
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks!
@AviationMasa
Жыл бұрын
I had old finnair DC-10-30 Decals from a Heller set that was from the 80s. The decals were super yellow. Now they have been in the sun behind a glass the whole afternoon and they are already looking great thank you for the advice!
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@delaunfifield3490
Жыл бұрын
I so love this video! You have restored my believing I can do some of the older projects in my collection...
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I could help in some small way!
@herbertrodriquez6456
24 күн бұрын
I've tried gloss decal spray with some success. Spray and leave on overnight, it's the same spray I use when making custom decals on decal paper.
@StyreneModelersHaven
22 күн бұрын
Thanks! Great tip!
@keelanwright6421
Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing person. I’m building my dad a Dale Earnhardt Bass Pro car and the decals were disintegrating. The glosscote works perfectly so far. Thank you for the tip!
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Real world success story! So glad this helped.
@JJ-cf7nb
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Really like how you keep it to the point.
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Guru_Swami
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love these tips! I was always told to keep things out of the sunlight. LOL so glad I happened upon your channel today. Subbed! 🤙
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@hughessay1372
Жыл бұрын
Good tips although the first thing I do is scan the decal sheet at a high resolution so at least I have a backup for printing a replacement.
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@lorimcquinn3966
6 ай бұрын
Have a 50 year old NOS Gloster Gladiator kit with decals, hope these tips work as there's a lot of decals present.
@StyreneModelersHaven
6 ай бұрын
Hope the tips help as well!
@blackbeard8354
3 ай бұрын
I wished I would've ssen this 2 months ago, could've save some money on the Microsol decalfilm. Thank you for sharing!!
@StyreneModelersHaven
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@paulmoore5401
9 ай бұрын
Wow …. You might have saved me a lot of money. I’ll try it out and let you know. Thanks
@StyreneModelersHaven
9 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@treyzmodels422
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks 👍
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@2666loco
Жыл бұрын
I had success with shellac in the past as an overspray and it is methyl alcohol soluble (SLX)
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@bmw128racer
Жыл бұрын
I use Microscale Liquid Decal Film to prevent old decals from possibly cracking during use.
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Interesting... You should post a video on that technique!
@bmw128racer
Жыл бұрын
@@StyreneModelersHaven There already is one: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1IRvmX6ucaN9nJg 🙂
@timcarson8146
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Maybe there is hope for those 30 years old decals with my Tamiya F1 cars. Subbed!
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@davidchin350
Жыл бұрын
Nice tip 👌
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@国安立法消灭垃圾
6 ай бұрын
What a life saver! I am assembling some of my old models which I purchased in the 2000. The decals just crumble after soaked in the water. I can't wait to test out. Btw, is it Mr. Hobby H-30 that in the video? The packaging of the bottle look different in my region.
@StyreneModelersHaven
6 ай бұрын
Any gloss lacquer clear will work.
@国安立法消灭垃圾
6 ай бұрын
@@StyreneModelersHaven Thank you. One more question, is UV lamp also worked? Since watched your video I have kind of checked with other videos and understood it is the UV in the sun that bleach the yellow parts. Just wondering have you tried with UV lamp because I am thinking to buy a desktop UV lamp (kind of rainy of where I am).
@StyreneModelersHaven
6 ай бұрын
I have not used a UV light but the concept is the same.
@国安立法消灭垃圾
6 ай бұрын
@@StyreneModelersHaven Thank you. Got the UV light, and my old decals are having "sun tan" now.
@StefanDorekens
10 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried with Revell lacquer?
@StyreneModelersHaven
10 ай бұрын
I have not tried Revell lacquer but it should work.
@davidseto5678
24 күн бұрын
Can you use the same method to save old reverse decals ?
@StyreneModelersHaven
22 күн бұрын
I have never tried on those types of decals. You could try on one decal of that type and see what happens.
@joseluiscastanorestrepo
2 ай бұрын
Well, you can skip the step of putting them in the sun when you apply the lacquer coat, or you can put them in the sun for a few days before applying the gloss lacquer anyway.
@legojedi626
9 ай бұрын
Also, apply a sealant to the model afterwards to keep the decals from coming off. I use Mod Podge.
@StyreneModelersHaven
9 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@legojedi626
9 ай бұрын
@@StyreneModelersHaven I learned it the hard way.
@mike-u5y7t
5 ай бұрын
Or you can use decal repair. Working well for me so far.
@BrettG64
Жыл бұрын
Good video. Question: How well do products like Wathers Solvaset work after this method of decal salvage?
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
It's always good to test first as the decal solvents does have to work through the lacquer. Usually there is no issues in my experience. You could also apply the decal solvent under the decal but you would have to work fast to place it.
@เคน-น2ท
9 күн бұрын
Can I use Mr. Top Coat instead?
@StyreneModelersHaven
9 күн бұрын
I'm not familiar with that product.
@nicodelasalas4616
Жыл бұрын
Can they used with Tamiya Acrylic paint Clear or Rust oleum Clear coat spray paint for Old yellow decal
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@RickMcDanielMusic
11 ай бұрын
I have old decals falling off. How td I reapply them? I know nothing about models but want to save the old ones I have. Do I need a glue or what? Thanks Rick
@StyreneModelersHaven
11 ай бұрын
If they are not sticking on their own or they fall off after drying, you can brush on a thin coat of clear gloss and then apply to the model. Then gloss over the decals to seal them in.
@RickMcDanielMusic
11 ай бұрын
@@StyreneModelersHaven as in clear gloss paint? I would mess that up for sure.
@user-kd4vq7vl8f
8 ай бұрын
How many coats of the x-22 is needed for succes
@StyreneModelersHaven
8 ай бұрын
3-4 coats is what I do.
@roop298
Жыл бұрын
will old decals sink into the surface with a layer of clear over the top?
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
Usually yes. After applying a gloss coat, you can test using a spare decal if there is one on the sheet on a junk kit. Also you could apply a decal solvent on the model before applying the decal so the decal settles in from the underside and the top. You have to work faster when doing this method since the decal has solvent on both sides, so plan accordingly.
@jmf230462
Жыл бұрын
I have tamiya X-22 available. Should I use it directly or thinned better?. Thanks!!
@StyreneModelersHaven
Жыл бұрын
I typically thin X22 50/50 with mr hobby leveling thinner. The X22 tends to be a little thick from the bottle. Here is a link to the thinner. This thinner works with all tamiya and Mr hobby paint and makes the paint lay down smoother. amzn.to/3wiEeNn
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