Mr. Hobby MS231 Mr. Mark Softener

Mr. Mark Softer is a decal softening agent.

It softens hard decals and allows them to conform to curved surfaces and surfaces with uneven details or recessed molds.

You can achieve this effect by applying it over a decal that has already been placed.

Because the softening solvent rapidly softens the decal, be careful not to apply too much.
It may cause the decal itself to melt, tear while conforming to the surface, or erode the painted surface.

This product is water-soluble. By adding water as needed, you can dilute the solvent's effect and prevent rapid softening. Depending on the painted surface and the type of decal used, it may be best to dilute it with water before use.

After placing the decal, lightly press it down with a slightly dampened Mr. Cotton Swab, Mr. Clean Stick 2, or a dust-free cloth to ensure the decal conforms firmly to the surface of the part.

At this time, wiping away the excess Mr. Mark Softer prevents it from over-softening the decal. Using a water-dampened cotton swab helps neutralize the Mark Softer, preventing the decal from becoming too soft from the solvent.

If air bubbles get trapped between the decal and the part ("silvering"), carefully prick holes in the decal using a needle or a design knife after the decal has completely dried. Afterwards, applying Mr. Mark Softer again will re-soften the decal, causing the bubbles to disappear and the decal to adhere firmly to the surface of the part.

One way to prevent silvering is to finish the base surface where the decal will be applied with a gloss surface.

We have redesigned this product by replacing the main ingredients used in the old version with environmentally friendly alternatives.

The changes associated with this are as follows:

Decals now soften more easily. Silvering is less likely to occur even when used over semi-gloss or matte paints, rather than just over gloss paints.

It has a stronger dissolving power against Water-based Hobby Colors than the previous version. This is particularly noticeable if the paint's drying time was short, so please ensure the paint is thoroughly dried and avoid applying the softer in large quantities. If using it over water-based colors, it is recommended to dilute the Mark Softer with water to lower

its dissolving power before use.
Although it depends on the drying time of the paint film, the volume used, and the wiping method, a dilution of about 10% is a good general guideline.