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[jsjenkin03]

I just started air brushing. Have read and tried a few different things. I am on my 5th model and I love the brush. I use it for body parts and large parts and brush the rest. I recently have moved from testors enamel to Model master acrylics. My paint lies down just fine. I primer with testors enamel and I get a nice even coat with the model master acrylics. I like the enamel a bit better but the clean up is so much easier that I am satisfied with the acrylics. My question or problem is this. I can't seem to get a nice clear finish after painting is complete. I have tried model master semi gloss clear and I just did not like the coverage. I got some spotting and found it hard to spray. Suggestions and also thoughts on paint that I am using and what most other do for body and detail? Thanks. I am glad to be back in this and have completed 9 cars now most all 60's and early 70 muscle cars. Each model seems to get a bit better for me. I just did an Orange 66 GTO that is my nicest build to date. Again, thoughts are welcome.

[evilone]

ok heres the problem bro your using semi gloss that means the gloss will be that of a vinal interior on a real car kinda shiny but dull at the same time

you need a high gloss clear go to a pep boys and get the acrilic automotive clear that is a good clear and it will look like glass after a few wet sandings and a mist over the kit

if you have anymore questions post them up we are here to help

[JamesW]

Valspar Krystal Gloss clear............AWESOME STUFF, available at Michaels

[jsjenkin03]

thanks. You were correct I went back and sprayed gloss clear over gloss black and it looks great. So now a couple more things. Do you guys ever mix enamel and acrylic on the same build. for example engine enamel rest of build acrylic. Just thinkiin since I have a bunch of enamel to get rid of and need a couple specific colors anyone ever do this. Also do most of you brush details like seats and motor or airbrush everything you can.? I am also thinking of trying the future that everyone talks about. Do I spray that last. after my final clear. and also is that prior to the build out of the model. You dont spray it over everything right?

[BigGary]

Different Kind of paint on different parts is not a problem. Putting different kinds of paint on top of each other can cause you a world of hurt. Avoid it, especially enamels and lacquers. Ouch!

Gary

[jsjenkin03]

Big Gary. Yes I have learned that one the hard way. but I am spraying Acrlic over enamel with good results.

[jsjenkin03]

So clear has dried and looks good. What do I do to finsih this off with a nice polished look? I have tried wet sanding with mixed results using 1200 but that would be to harsh for the final finish correct? What is the final move.

[LoneWolf15]

So clear has dried and looks good. What do I do to finsih this off with a nice polished look? I have tried wet sanding with mixed results using 1200 but that would be to harsh for the final finish correct? What is the final move.

A polishing kit from LMG will provide you with wet / dry rubber backed sanding paper . Sanding medium starts at 1800 and goes up to 12000 . Wet sand it gently under cold water at the sink , start off with 4000 and work your way up to 12000 . After that is finished , wash your body off with warm soapy water and dry it . I use Novus 2 to polish out the body , applying it with small squares of soft tee shirt . After you finish with the Novus and satisfied with the finish , apply The Final Detail wax in the same manner. Your paint will look like a mirror. If you find a few spots that you' re not happy with , you can go back over them following the same steps. Sometimes a spot will be stubborn and you'll have to step down to maybe the 3200 grade. If so , you polish it to get the spot right and work your way back up to the 12000 , repeating the Novus and the the wax tratment again. Hope this helps.

Donn Yost

[jsjenkin03]

Where can I purchase the polishing kit that you speak of?

[LoneWolf15]

Where can I purchase the polishing kit that you speak of?

I buy mine from Model Empire . I believe web address is is modelempire.com . They are out of Wisconsin. They have a nice catalog , filled with a well rounded group of supplies. Detail Masters also sells a similiar kit . Go to detailmasters.com. Anymore questions , you can get ahold of me at oldmansmodels.com

Good Luck !

Donn