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WAIT!! DO NOT dullcoat directly over your decals, you'll run the risk of silvering them!
This is the order that I apply decals and I've never run into problems since following these steps... I'll try to do a little diagram...
The reason for the over-under use of the glosscoat when applying decals is it gives the decal a smooth surface to adhere to compared to a pitted one with a dullcoat. Then with the glosscoat over the decal you're not trying to dull the decal paper finish either which maximizes surface contact. I still use Micro Set and Micro Sol on the decal, plus with the smooth surface underneath the decal because of the glosscoat it sets even better and lessens the possibility of trapping any air under the decal which causes the silvering....
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This was on the Future site;
"Some modelers even apply decals using Future to set the decal. Wet your decal as usual in water, but before it goes to the model, dip it in future. It works well and does away with the need for Micro-Sol/Set or similar setting agent. The only downside I have noted is that the Future goes tacky quite quickly and can cause a few problems if you are still trying to place/adjust the decal at that time. The upside is that it pretty much ensures no silvering. "
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Yes the Future will set the decal like Micro Set will... HOWEVER it does NOT make the decal conform to details on the body such as rivets or dip into recessed panel lines like Micro Sol does. Future WILL minimize the chance of silvering drastically, mainly because you're sealing the decal in the Future if you dip it in.