Dullcote over pearl paint

Chas · Post by **Chas** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:50 am

So what happens if I paint the refit with a pearl white>Future>decals>then a flat clear to seal it all up? Does that not cancel out the 'pearl' effect? Anyone have experience with this? I've never used pearl paints before so just trying to get my head around it. It for the 1/1000 PL kit with the wall-paper decals. Anyone have good pics that relate to this?

Andrew Gorman · Post by **Andrew Gorman** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:23 pm

Yep, kinda cancels it out but a remnant is still present.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:40 pm

You typically end up with a more 'frosted' effect than true pearl.

dizzyfugu · Post by **dizzyfugu** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:08 am

Second that. You will lose the shiny surface reflections, but the mica/PET particles inside of the paint will still sparkle.

As a side note, I'd stay away from metallic effect paint on small scale models, e. g. "real life" car paints from a rattle can or effect paints from hobby stores. The paints work, but their pigments tend to be relatively big - the result might look strange at close distance. There are special model car paints, though, which have very fine pigments, and these allow a very good an "natural" finish at smaller scales.