Bandit17 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I have been struggling with painting models most of my life. I can build them, detail them, make them look like they are the real thing......except when I get to the paint! This time I think I finally have it figured out and i get the wrong paint..... I am building a 60 Starliner, that is turning out great, I went with Model Master Napoleonic Violet for the color, I did the frame and all the interior with this color and trimmed it in white. (Still not realizing I would have a problem later) I painted the dash, and then cleared it, it turned out great, then the body was ready for paint, so I loaded up the airbrush, got the booth ready and started to paint! A few good coats, and it looked flawless, I thought it would be my best paint job yet! Until.... After it had dried, I realized that this paint was flat %&#@. So I decided to wet sand it, paint it again and try to clear it, it didn't help much! So now I soaked it in Purple Power, and am ready to start over. Because this build is looking so good, I really want to stay with this color, I think it fits the Starliner beautifully! I know people use Future Floor Polish for a good clear and I've seen how well it works. Question is: 1) Will that make a flat paint shine? 2) Should I still clear coat it? 2a) How long should I wait to put the clear on? 2b)should I wet sand it before I clear it? 3) Is Napoleonic Violet available in a gloss? I am really up against a wall here, this is the first kit that I had built in 15 years, and I haven't touched it in a year (mostly because of building a new work room). I love building model cars, and I want to stay in it, but am a little lost right now as to what to do! I need to finish this one so I can go on to the next. Help! Edited February 20, 2014 by Bandit17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm certain that that color is a flat only.You can gloss it with Future(it levels nicely) OR use a clear enamel(not lacquer!) with your best option for that being the clear gloss in the Model Master line.Wait until the violet is dry to shoot the gloss-see the bottle side for any recoat window information.You can sand it if you choose but the smoothness will be as a result of polishing the clear enamel or the Future leveling out as it dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit17 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm certain that that color is a flat only.You can gloss it with Future(it levels nicely) OR use a clear enamel(not lacquer!) with your best option for that being the clear gloss in the Model Master line.Wait until the violet is dry to shoot the gloss-see the bottle side for any recoat window information.You can sand it if you choose but the smoothness will be as a result of polishing the clear enamel or the Future leveling out as it dries. Ok, that sounds good to me! I will try it out and see how it goes. Time to get this build done.... Thank you Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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