Tamiya Decal Adhesive (Softener Type) TAM87193

This product both softens decals and improves their adhesion to the target surface, also helping to avoid silvering. Contents: 10ml. Cap features an applicator.

• Dual-purpose formula: This product acts as both an adhesive and a softener, ensuring a strong bond and helping decals settle over complex model shapes.
• Eliminates "Silvering": A common problem in modelling, "silvering" (trapped air beneath the decal film) is significantly reduced or eliminated, resulting in a more professional, "painted-on" look.
• Easy to use: The 10ml bottle includes a convenient brush attached to the cap for precise application. Excess fluid cleans up with water before it fully dries.

• Ensure paint is fully dry/cured: The underlying acrylic paint must be completely dry and cured before applying the decal solution. This prevents the solution from interacting with or damaging the paint layer. "Dry to the touch" is not enough; it often requires leaving the model to sit for a day or two.
• Apply a gloss clear coat first: It is highly recommended by experienced modelers to apply a gloss clear coat (like Tamiya X-22 gloss or a similar acrylic-based clear coat) over the flat acrylic paint before applying the decal solution. The smooth, non-porous surface of the gloss coat allows the decal to be positioned more easily and helps the decal solution work more effectively to prevent silvering.
• Test first: Always test the product on a hidden or scrap piece of painted plastic to ensure compatibility with your specific brand and application method.