Daniel Leduc Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) Ok, before I do another stupid move and scrap all the effort I did put in this one, I need some advise. Did used Mig Lucky Ultra-matt varnish over Model Master paint, very nice product but, the result is way too mat, almost like a tank..... How should I proceed to get a more ''satin'' finish..? should I spray a glossy clear coat first and then the satin finish.? or can I spray direct on that flat surface the Lucky satin coat varnish.....? Your suggestion are most welcome... Dan. Edited June 7, 2020 by Daniel Leduc Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Using Humbrol enamel based clears, I typically mixed satin and matte together in about a mix of 60-70% satin, 30-40% matte to get the sheen I wanted. Of course, every brand is different, so you have to experiment a bit and spray on a paint mule to be sure. Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 You should be able to shoot a solid coat of Satin over the flat and be OK. Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 MRP makes a Semi-Matt clear, and I find that's just the right sheen. Or the Tamiya X-35 Semi-Gloss misted on should give you what you want. Matt Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I use 0000 steel wool. Takes the dead flat right out and if you work in the direction of airflow it creates subtle affects of airflow over the surfaces. Daniel Leduc, Ayovan and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I'll second the old T-Shirt trick - usually gives a nice sheen - and simple! Iain Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thirded on the T-Shirt Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 T-shirt works, just be careful as i see you have a lot attached. At the stage your at, i would hit it with a satin clear, dusted on 'til you're ok with the sheen. HTH. Don Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 There are also felt pads sold for the purpose of rubbing on paint and plastic to smooth it. They're like the felt polishing wheels for your Dremel. I had the same problem with a Tomcat lately, although I used the Gunze Super Smooth flat (lacquer). It is quite smooth, but too flat. The felt pads produced a slight sheen although it is not quite as shiny as I would like. Jens Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Natural Wool is great in a pad I got one at the UK Nats years ago I'm not sure if I bought it or it was a sample I think it was Italian origin, only washed not bleached or treated in any way pure wool of some type of mountain sheep. After sanding or glossing a quick rub just gives a bit of a sheen on. I know the tee shirt works but try an old wool jersey I use that when I can't find the pad . Bob Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks everyone for all your's suggestion.... Had time to practice a fiew of them on spare scrap, finally end-up shooting TS-80 directly over it... . and planning to buff it with an old T-shirt or a piece of wool... It's kind of hard to see the difference on this shot with my cell phone, but trust me, I'm way happyer with THAT result...... Now I'm happy and very close to finnishing this one. Thanks again everyone. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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