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microscale microgloss
Neemo83
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 12:41 AM UTC
Just got my microgloss and am planning to use it later today. However I am still new to modelling and am not sure how. It's milky in color, not what I expected, should I thin it down, or use from bottle also brush or airbrush?
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 09:52 AM UTC
Thin it if you want but don't worry about being milky apply the gloss then do the decal and then spray the flat finish
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 10:50 AM UTC
I cut mine about 10 or 15 percent with distilled water to run it through the AB - just enough so it doesn't clogg. Use several light coats rather than one thick one (to avoid runs & drips), and it builds up from a satin to a glossy shine after the first few coats. I love the stuff!

All "clear" coats tend to look milky when liquid...
Neemo83
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 07:38 PM UTC
Thanks guys, I ended up thinning 50/50 and it took a lot of coats also it still looks very patchy. Il try again a bit thicker tonight and see what happens
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