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The bottle of Micro Sol says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. apply Micro Sol
(optional: apply extra Micro Sol when surface has many irrigularities)

The bottle of Micro Set says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. brush more Micro Set on top of the decal
(optional: use more Micro Sol for more decal softening strength)

I'm new to these products and always thought you had to use both when applying decals to non-smooth surfaces. But, you can see there's a difference in the descriptions at step 3. Which one is right?
Also, can anyone tell me the difference in results?
Lastly, do people apply a layer of gloss sealer for extra strength when everthing is completely dry?

Thanks in advance!

I've always used the micro-SOL first, and then once dry, hit it with the micro SET.

The solvent (-sol) is meant to make the decal soften and conform better to the surface it is on (especially on a compound curve like a SM pauldron). The setting solution rehardens it.

For best results, GLOSS varnish the area you are applying the decal to first - allow it to dry, then apply the decal.
After the micro-SET is dry, MORE gloss varnish over it to lock it down and MATT varnish the entire model to take away the shine.

 Tim 121RVC wrote:
The bottle of Micro Sol says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. apply Micro Sol
(optional: apply extra Micro Sol when surface has many irrigularities)

The bottle of Micro Set says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. brush more Micro Set on top of the decal
(optional: use more Micro Sol for more decal softening strength)

I'm new to these products and always thought you had to use both when applying decals to non-smooth surfaces. But, you can see there's a difference in the descriptions at step 3. Which one is right?
Also, can anyone tell me the difference in results?
Lastly, do people apply a layer of gloss sealer for extra strength when everthing is completely dry?

Thanks in advance!

There's no difference really, except that one uses only micro set, while another also uses micro sol. If you have both then follow the first, if you only have micro set use the second. Second would be better for round surfaces etc.

best would be imho: gloss varnish
apply decal with micro set/sol
gloss varnish
optional; matt varnish

obviously you would need to let everything dry

 Tim 121RVC wrote:
The bottle of Micro Sol says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. apply Micro Sol
(optional: apply extra Micro Sol when surface has many irrigularities)

The bottle of Micro Set says:
1. brush Micro Set on the model where the decal is to be applied
2. dip decal in water and slide it into place
3. brush more Micro Set on top of the decal
(optional: use more Micro Sol for more decal softening strength)

I'm new to these products and always thought you had to use both when applying decals to non-smooth surfaces. But, you can see there's a difference in the descriptions at step 3. Which one is right?
Also, can anyone tell me the difference in results?
Lastly, do people apply a layer of gloss sealer for extra strength when everthing is completely dry?

Thanks in advance!

1. Gloss varnish- very important, it helps give the transfer a smooth surface to cling too
2. Dip the decal in water for at least 30 seconds
3. Brush on MicroSet where the transfer is going to be placed
4. Carefully slide the decal in to place. I use a brush to do it.
5. Brush some more MicroSet on top of the transfer and finalize the position
6. Wait 5 minutes or so and using a cotton swab or even a dry brush, get the transfer as flush as you can with the surface
7. Now switch to MicroSol and apply it to the transfer. If there are places where the transfer is still not flush, wait a couple of minutes for the MicroSol to soften the decal and GENTLY apply pressure to the problem area with a bush
8. Leave it to sit. The transfer will get all crinkled, but that will go away as the MicroSol evaporates.
9. It may need some more MicroSol if still not completely flush. If so, repeat step 7. If it is on a panel line, you can also use a sharp knife to cut the decal along the line and then apply another coat of MicroSol
10. After it has dried and you are happy with it, seal it with gloss varnish and then matte/satin (whichever you prefer)
11. Enjoy a transfer that looks painted on!