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Ecam wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:35 pm Under the decal? Is that to give them a better surface to adhere to? I'm assuming the matt/flat top coat gets rid of the sheen.

Gloss coat under the decals removes the shine. Then Flat Matt over them.

Mind blown.

The gloss provides a smooth surface so you don't get "silvering" under the decal--that silvery mottling you see especially in the clear areas and edges of a decal over a rough matte finish.
Thought it was "slivering" the first time I saw it as a nerd in the high school library reading the scale modeling mags. Slivering? WTH?!

Mike.

I will certainly give that a try next time!