Customs: Weathering effects and clear coat question

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  1. Grimlock4523

    Grimlock4523 Me Grimlock, KING!!!

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    I am going to be applying some Tamiya Weathering Master onto some Bandai model kits and TFs. I heard they contain oils, which it why they do not fall/flake off as easily like the Tamiya weathering stick effects do.

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    My question is does anyone have any experience with the weathering master kits and can I spray some Mr Hobby Super Clear Coat on it? I am hoping to seal in the weathering effect somehow as I read it does smudge some after it's applied. I also may be applying the weathering master to some custom painted parts that were painted with Tamiya paints. I do not own an air brush. Thanks in advance.

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  2. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    Can't speak to the specific product you're asking about, but I will say that I typically don't seal my weathering effects. I kind of like when they smudge into a more "natural" pattern.

    Good luck!
     
  3. Kickedbaq

    Kickedbaq Well-Known Member

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    maybe....

    I don't know about the kit... but I have used Tamiya on most everything. The thing to do is test it on each part. Most toys are a mixture of plastics and they all take paint differently. A primer is always a good idea if you want to keep it from flaking.
    1. Clean with light soap and water
    2. Lightly sand the piece
    3. Apply primer according its directions
    4. Wait for the primer to set up
    5. Really wait for it to cure...
    6. Test for adhesion
    7. Apply the rust effects
    8. Let it cure
    9. Clear coat
    With clear coats they can really dull out a piece, make it too shiny, or do nasty stuff with your artwork. I have had good results by using a brush on clear that I added a drop of silver to. Doing this I could make sure the paints didn't hate each other. Tam on tam is a good way to go. With spray paint, you never know if the solvent is going to play nice until you try it.

    Good luck and be sure to post some picks of the finished work.