Walthers Solvaset Decal Setting Solution – 2oz Bottle

Walthers Solvaset Decal Setting Solution is a professional decal softening solution trusted by model railroaders, scale model builders, and custom decal enthusiasts for decades. Designed to help waterslide decals conform to rivets, panel lines, corrugations, seams, and raised details, Solvaset creates a realistic painted-on appearance that is difficult to achieve with water alone.

If you've ever struggled with silvering, trapped air bubbles, visible decal film, or decals that won't settle into surface details, Walthers Solvaset can help deliver cleaner, more professional results on locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, military vehicles, aircraft, automobiles, Gundam models, and other scale modeling projects.

Features & Benefits

Softens waterslide decal film for improved conformity
Helps eliminate silvering and trapped air beneath decals
Allows decals to settle over rivets, panel lines, and raised details
Creates a realistic painted-on appearance
Works with many commercial and custom waterslide decals
Ideal for railroad, military, aircraft, automotive, and scale model applications
Convenient 2oz bottle size for hobby workbenches

Perfect for Model Railroad Decals

Whether you're applying road names, reporting marks, locomotive numbers, freight car lettering, heralds, data blocks, or custom railroad decals, Solvaset helps decals conform to the surface of your model while minimizing visible decal film. It is a favorite among HO Scale, N Scale, O Scale, S Scale, and G Scale model railroaders seeking realistic results.

Excellent for Custom Waterslide Decals

Custom printed waterslide decals often benefit from a quality decal setting solution. Solvaset helps soften decal film and improve adhesion to detailed surfaces, making it an excellent companion product for custom decal projects, restoration work, model kits, and aftermarket detailing.

How to Use Walthers Solvaset

Apply decal to a clean, smooth gloss surface.
Position decal as desired.
Remove excess water.
Apply a small amount of Solvaset to the decal surface.
Allow the decal to soften and settle naturally.
Do not touch the decal while softening.
Allow to dry completely before applying clear coat.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Walthers
Product Name: Solvaset Decal Setting Solution
Part Number: 904-470
Size: 2oz (59.1mL)
Application: Waterslide Decals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Walthers Solvaset do?

Solvaset softens waterslide decal film, helping decals conform to surface details while reducing silvering and trapped air bubbles.

Can Solvaset be used with custom decals?

Yes. Solvaset is commonly used with both commercial and custom printed waterslide decals to improve conformity and overall appearance.

Is Solvaset good for model railroads?

Absolutely. Solvaset is widely used for locomotive decals, freight car lettering, passenger car markings, reporting marks, heralds, and railroad detail decals.

Can Solvaset help eliminate decal silvering?

When used properly on a smooth gloss surface, Solvaset can help reduce silvering and improve decal adhesion for a more realistic finish.

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