G-Man Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just a heads up for those that don't know, as I didn't until now. Mr. Mark Softer will eat through Mr. Color paints. I was applying the decals on my 109 and had it tilted sideways. There was excess Softer that I didn't see, which rolled to the other side of the plane. Last night I noticed the paint was burned through, all the way to primer. The decals will not cover it, so I will have to touch it up with the airbrush very carefully. It's par for the course with this bird, as I've had to do several things two or three times. etendard, Bill Cross, Gigant and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Mr Mark Softer will eat through any paint if it puddles up! It's one of the "hotter" decal solutions out there and that's why it works really well on thick decals! The secret is to apply it sparingly and dab up any "pooling" before it damages any thing. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 Mr Mark Softer will eat through any paint if it puddles up! It's one of the "hotter" decal solutions out there and that's why it works really well on thick decals! The secret is to apply it sparingly and dab up any "pooling" before it damages any thing. I really like using it, I'll just have to be extra vigilant next time. I don't like how the brush holds an excessive amount of fluid in it. I may start using a paint brush so I can better control how much fluid gets soaked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Bob is 100% and Mr Softer will eat though any paint including lacquers if left to puddle or sit in one spot. I only use it when Set and Sol are ineffective and very carefully at that. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 You guys are pussies. Mr. Mark Softer is the BEST and makes even a thick carpet lie down. Lothar, CATCplSlade and etendard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I hate this stuff! It's ruined every decal I've ever applied it to. Kev Zero77 and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 It is my understanding it is best for thicker Tamiya and Hasegawa decals. I have used it with no problems, but go with milder solutions first and work my way up. Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Solvaset!!!! A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I find it works well, but a puddle will ruin a decal. I've never had it react adversely to artist acrylic paints or Future. Still takes a lot of time for it to affect those thick -a55 Hase and Tamiya decals. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I'm using Mr. Mark Softer NEO and Setter NEO for all decals and didn't have any problems with paint I use it on a clear coat of Mr. Color GX100 Super Clear, which I let to dry for at least 24 hours before use of decals however I'm trying to remove all excess Softer / Setter asap jan Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I thin it with water and only use it straight with a really stubborn decal KUROK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Also make sure your paint is DRY!!! CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Spot on Bill !! I was GSI Creos (Gunze) distributor in the UK for over 10 years and the vast majority of problems customers had was due to paint which had not been completely DRY!!! Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Bob, any problems I have had with these solutions is when rushing the application. It also sometimes helps to lay down a coating of some kind of clear before decaling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 For those of you who vouch for Mr. Mark Softer, how do you stop it beading up? That's all it ever does whenever I use it, and it doesn't seem to matter the provenance of the decals. I brush it on the decal, and it beads up. And then of course, if you leave it like that, it eats through the decal! Every. Time. I've been advised to apply it with a cotton bud instead of a brush, which helps a little, but the solution still has a tendency to bead after application, and this makes it completely unusable for me. What's the secret? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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