thanks Kurt, yes it does need more weathering and it will get it before show time next year. i built this truck to pull a trailer ( i got to build) to haul my Tigercat Skidder that i got to finish next. i started with pastels & water then acrylic black after that dries i will brush some matte clear on. i can always hit it with gloss if i dont like the matte. and if i dont like that ill get out the lacquer thinner and wipe it all off and try it your way..