Reviews : Microscale Micro Set 1oz

I've been using Micro Sol Setting Solution (MI-1 in blue lettered bottle)for quite a while and paying more for it elsewhere. It's very affordable at HobbyLinc and at their price I can use it without feeling like I'm applying liquid gold to my decals. The Setting Solution will shrink, soften and stretch your decals to conform to most any variety of surface shaping. Used properly you no longer have to worry about one edge riding up on a curved, angled surface or uneven surfaces like aircraft wing rivets or across door and body panels on a car. If the MI-1 does what it should after application, there's no need to apply the MI-2. The MI-2 is stronger and gives you more conformity to irregular surfaces if needed for a particular application. The directions on the bottles are clear, concise and I have found following them (for once) gives the very best results. Both the MI-1 and MI-2 solutions can be used to remove decals too. Though not a Con., this solution works quickly on decals. Decals come in different thicknesses and with the thinner decals it will soften them to a point that they are easily damaged if you try to move them a lot once applied. The best course is to use the Micro Sol Setting Solution (MI-1 in blue lettered bottle) sparingly until you get your exact placement, then let it dry some before applying the MI-2, if needed, in the red lettered bottle.

Microscale Industries, Inc. Micro Set, MI-1 Setting Solution is an essential decal setting fluid for ensuring that decals adhere properly to your model project. Although this fluid will soften decals to improve adhesion, it is still primarily for adhering decals to flat or slightly curved surfaces such as on aircraft or military armored vehicle models. It is highly recommended that users of this product carefully read the directions printed on the bottle before use.

Micro Set is what you use first to help the decal adhere to your model. Micro Sol is what you use to help the decal conform to the irregularities of your model's surface. In some cases, you can get away with not using Micro Set, but it's still a good idea for best decal adhesion. This is especially true if you'll be moving the decal around a lot or if you realized you applied it to the wrong spot and have to move it to another part of your model.

I use both Micro Set and Micro Sol for applying decals with Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish (often referred to by older name of Future or Klear) as the gloss undercoat. So far, I haven't found any decal brands that have a problem with Micro Set/Micro Sol, and they help the decals settle in over uneven surfaces.

I heard about this product from a few car modeling sites and the people who had used it loved the product. It makes it a lot easier to keep the decals in place. I won't use anything else now that i have tried Micro Set

This product along with micro sol does a great job in setting decals and softing them up so. They form to. The area you are applying them to would recommend this product

I was skeptical of this at first. I saw many modelers using it, but I can say now that I have it I can't do without it. A must have companion to Micro Sol.

this works really well , i use this all the time and have never had any problems with it, just follow the instructions and you should not have any problems

Spilled half a bottle of this and needed a replacement. I repaint and decal locomotives and freight cars on my layout. Couldn’t do it without Micro Set!

Very good decal setting solution. works well with all decals. Just be careful with thin decals, it can cause it to become very soft and break.

Superb product. complex and delicate waterslide decals are now manageable using this.

One bottle will be all you need for a long time. Use it every time with decals

Few of my friends use this and said works great. Will use on my next build!

Essential for any waterslide decals and works great on plastic

First time trying this brand yes I like it I will buy it again

This stuff is great. I use it before applying all decals.

works great on setting decals. A little goes a long way.