Flat, Satin and Gloss Paints

[NorthernWolfman]

Hi guys, i'm working on a new project and it has alot of satin colors in the instructions, not that i paint by numbers lol, but was wondering if it was possible to make satin colors with future floor polish. I have it on hand readily and was wondering if any of you guys have done that. I haven't found satin colors in hobby shops in my areas, maybe the odd color.

[droogie]

Assuming satin is the same as semi gloss, you can make semi gloss paint by mixing flat and gloss paints together. Testors makes a semi gloss clear lacquer that you can use to put a satin finish on any paint. Alternatively, you could mix clear flat and clear gloss to get a clear semi gloss. As far as future is concerned, you could mix Tamiya Flat base with Future to get a semi gloss. I personally use the Testors semi gloss clear because I'm lazy and don't like the mess, measuring, and experimentation associated with mixing paints.

[CAL]

Hi guys, i'm working on a new project and it has alot of satin colors in the instructions, not that i paint by numbers lol, but was wondering if it was possible to make satin colors with future floor polish. I have it on hand readily and was wondering if any of you guys have done that. I haven't found satin colors in hobby shops in my areas, maybe the odd color.

Yeah, I have had pretty good luck with a flat base and future over top.