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For me: For something with matte finish Prime Base color Shade color (if shading) gloss if decals are applied matte weathering matte For gloss finish - using lacquer Prime light mist coat of color - let it dry for a half hour plus medium coat (same color) - dry for half hour or so 6-8 wet coats - cu...

udging from your experience, what mix ratio clear coat/water do you use when spraying with the air brush? I mix it pretty thin, I don't know the exact ratio, but it's probably about the consistency of skim milk. When you spray it, test it out on something other than your model first, Vallejo sprays...

Thanks for all the replies. I think I will try misting my models with Micro Flat first. Should this again produce a shiny finish, could someone tell me the differences between the following Vallejo products? Vallejo Model Color: 192 Matte Varnish Vallejo Model Air: 059 Matte Varnish Vallejo Premium...

Testors works fine, but yellows over time I've never seen this. Do you have any examples? I'm curious to see what it looks like. FB I might have something at home I can show you, i'll have to look when i get off work. Testors Dullcote: don't use over acrylic paint or do? It should be fine as long a...

Thanks everybody for your replies! That´s really helpful. Another spray can that I like, and what gives me consistent matte finishes, the best IMO, is Gunze Mr. Top Coat Flat (not to be confused with Mr Super Clear). It's also acrylic based, so it won't harm decals. I used it on my own Y that's in ...

Testors works fine, but yellows over time although you'd really only notice on white/light surfaces (might not be much of an issue with the Y because of its weathering). Plus if you put it on too thick, it can ruin decals, although it's rare that it does. Because of the yellowing, I've tried a few d...