John Brenchley Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 Very helpful information thanks Becasse though as you say, I could probably assume they had not been fitted at the time of my model. You don't mention, but can I assume the writing is black on a white background and with black edging? Thanks also to Wiggoforgold and Izzy for your recommendations on matt varnish - I'll experiment on some scrap prints first to check for any adverse reactions. Best wishes John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusDriverMan Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 On 11/07/2024 at 07:02, Izzy said: One thing I always do is spray the sheets with Matt varnish before use. Bob can I clarify - you print on label paper with a colour inkjet, then you spray the label with matt varnish? And you don't spray the paper and then put it in the printer? (To me that sounds like a way to clog a printer but I'd be interested to be wrong 😄) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted July 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12 11 minutes ago, BusDriverMan said: Bob can I clarify - you print on label paper with a colour inkjet, then you spray the label with matt varnish? And you don't spray the paper and then put it in the printer? (To me that sounds like a way to clog a printer but I'd be interested to be wrong 😄) Yes, print on the label sheet first, then spray to seal it before using the sheet, cut up as required, to cover the model carcass. Obviously you want/need to use a matt varnish. I have found the spray by Ghiant (inkjet fix matte) to be good, gives a proper matt finish. Be warned it’s not cheap but meant for the job. Others I have found show the paper has been coated and looks wrong to my eyes, which weathering with paint doesn’t alter. Even the matt ones give a sheen to it. Bob 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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