StevenGuthmiller Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Just a little tip that many of you might already use that I learned over the course of my modeling career. Do all of your small engine and chassis detail painting, (ie. bolt heads, attached parts of a different color, etc) and then spray a coat of appropriate clear over the top of the entire piece afterwards. This protects all of those brush painted details from wearing off from handling as you continue to detail/assemble. And of course it's beneficial to apply any decals prior to a clear coat to prevent damage as well. Steve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Very good advice. 👌 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstk Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Thats a tip that I have known for a while but for some reason, forget to do it. Thanks for the reminder. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctruss53 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I just want to be able to put that kind of detail into a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 4:49 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Just a little tip that many of you might already use that I learned over the course of my modeling career. Do all of your small engine and chassis detail painting, (ie. bolt heads, attached parts of a different color, etc) and then spray a coat of appropriate clear over the top of the entire piece afterwards. This protects all of those brush painted details from wearing off from handling as you continue to detail/assemble. And of course it's beneficial to apply any decals prior to a clear coat to prevent damage as well. Steve You da man Steve😉😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Glad I took the time to read this. Thanks a lot Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Great tip. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatboy Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Beautiful photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 You're right! Clearcoating some of those parts that normally wouldn't get cleared definitely helps keep those details safe! I also find using a matte clear gives engine bays a little more realism, as not everything is always shiny under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 5 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: You're right! Clearcoating some of those parts that normally wouldn't get cleared definitely helps keep those details safe! I also find using a matte clear gives engine bays a little more realism, as not everything is always shiny under there. Agreed. Any clear that you desire will help protect the painted details. In many cases, I'll use flat paints for a lot of the base colors and details. That way, a coat of Testors clear gloss lacquer will give the parts a nice matte finish. Sort of killing two birds with one stone. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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