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Pre-weathering finish
HzGud1

Member Since: November 19, 2003
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KitMaker Network: 5 Posts

Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 12:15 PM UTC
Just getting back into modeling and can’t remember when to do the protective coat before weathering or later on.. When do you put it on the model and is Satin or Flat a better finish?
SSGToms

Member Since: April 02, 2005
entire network: 3,608 Posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 - 06:05 PM UTC
Brian,
After paint, it should go:
gloss coat
decals
gloss coat
flat coat
weathering
After paint, it should go:
gloss coat
decals
gloss coat
flat coat
weathering
Vicious

Member Since: September 04, 2015
entire network: 1,517 Posts
KitMaker Network: 309 Posts

Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 - 07:47 PM UTC
I do like this
Paint
Future or similar where the decals go
Matt or satin over decals
Filters
Satin
Washes etc...
Paint
Future or similar where the decals go
Matt or satin over decals
Filters
Satin
Washes etc...
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