Buffing Metalizer then decals then Metalizer Sealer?

[Matt1982]

Im trying to do this right.

I painted the outside of my NX-01 1:350 Enterprise with a stainless steel buffing metalizer. The sealer says to apply after the decals have been applied, do you guys do this?

Will these decal solutions be safe on a non-sealed metalizer surface?

[caisson2delta]

It should be fine, with no ill results. I would definitely use the sealer that the paint manufacturer recommends. I used MM metalizer on my NX-01 but used regular dullcote to seal it. The effects I had, prior to sealing, disappeared entirely. My kit was the 1000 scale, so I don't know how much more the size may affect things.

[Kylwell]

I always have done the sealer then a gloss coat for decals on Metalizer.

[Lt. Z0mBe]

I like to Future my metallizing paints before decaling. It's self-leveling and seems to preserve the sheen well.

Kenny

[TER-OR]

I haven't used metallizer for a while, but I seem to remember the stuff really worked better with sealant before decals. And after, of course. Seal those down well for the ages.