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I'm also posting this in the build thread to increase the odds of getting an answer. OK, I have a bit of a problem. In anticipation of applying a clear coat to this model I masked off all the flat black trim. I did a test on a couple of the smaller parts to check compatibility and it looked great. So I thought I was good to go and decided to start with the smaller nose clip and this happened. The coat (Tamiya TS-13) laid down unevenly with a couple of rough patches. I applied two or three more coats and things improved a little but not by much. I don't use clear coat often but I have used it before. I know that sometimes it will lay down looking like it has soft fisheyes but will almost always even itself out in about 10 or 20 minutes. This one didn't. And the rough patch; there were two, one on each of the two blue areas. The one on the right smoothed out after a couple of coats but the left side one stayed rough. Prior to painting, I cleaned the entire car in the same manner using Novus Plastic Clean and Shine. Followed of course, by a thorough buffing with a soft polishing cloth. I've never had any problem painting over Novus polish until now. I think I can smooth and polish the nose piece after it cures but I'm understandably reluctant to shoot the body. So it's masked... and waiting. Waiting until I find a solution to whatever this problem is or I decide to unmask it and proceed to final assembly. So, um... Help? I would appreciate any observations or suggestions. Thanks so much, David G.