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Title: Windy was right about retarder
Post by: kevin king on September 21, 2024, 07:02:30 PM

Added 10 to 15% retarded to the clear then THIS happened. I tried to cheat the system instead of WAITING for a better, less humid day!  HB~> HB~> HB~> HB~> Your results may very but for my planes, it's not worth the RISK. 1st photo shows the paint crackling and the 2nd one shows the red BLED through.

Title: Re: Windy was right about retarder
Post by: Motorman on September 21, 2024, 08:07:06 PM

I guess the retarder keeps the solvent from flashing off so it has more time to eat the decals?

Title: Re: Windy was right about retarder
Post by: Brett Buck on September 21, 2024, 09:16:13 PM

Quote from: Motorman on September 21, 2024, 08:07:06 PM

I guess the retarder keeps the solvent from flashing off so it has more time to eat the decals?

   And the dope underneath.

      Brett

Title: Re: Windy was right about retarder
Post by: 944_Jim on September 22, 2024, 02:53:25 PM

Mr. Kevin,
I hate this happened to you. I have nothing constructive to say about your issue.

You build beautiful models, so I'm looking forward to seeing the completed airplane. Those graphics/colors pop!