Should I apply Archer Fine Transfers on top of a layer of Future or should I apply it directly to the painted surface before Future?

i always have applied dry trnsfers over a coat of future, as with water decals ... cannot say if it's better but : it always did a great job

I would put the transfer on first, then cover it with future.
As the glue is tricky , maybe an email to Archer would be the best idea.

I'd have thought you don't need a Future / gloss finish first for dry rub down transfers as they have no surrounding carrier, less thickness, and have a more matt finish than wet decals, so the things you are trying to eliminate by using the glossy finish don't apply to dry transfers. Suggest you save yourself a step.

if you do email Archer ,let us know what they say please ?

Hi, i was wondering if I can apply a dry transfer decal on top of a layer of Future or should I only apply it to the painted surface? Thank you! Rich B


Hi Rich,

Either way, doesn’t matter. Dry transfers will adhere to any clean dry surface.

Woody Vondracek, owner

Well that is settled nothing like knowing what to do. LOL
Wish Old Woody would do some more Nam stuff.