Gloss & Dull coats

[EVApodman]

I cut my Dulcote with Lacquer thinner maybe about 30-50%, so it comes out much thinner and easier. This allows me to use my regular pressure and I then apply several light coats.

[starmanmm]

Are you shooting this at 10, 15 PSI? Not sure what you mean by shooting it at your regular pressure?

[EVApodman]

Can't really say since I don't pay that much attention to it. I guess typically I use a higher pressure. Experiment on a scrap piece and see what works for you.

When I spray Dulcote I typically hold the airbrush about a foot or so away from the surface to get a light even coat and avoid excess build up.

[starmanmm]

Good idea to hold it farther away than my usual.

[Patrik]

I'm looking for recommendations on thinner ratio and PSI for the Tamiya clears.

Generally I thin Tamiya acrylic paint 2 parts paint to 1 part thinner and spray about 18 psi.

But people are suggesting thinning the clears 50/50 or even 20/80 (paint to thinner).

Any suggestions on using these?

Here I was, thinking I was thinning my X-22 like a madman, only to read that I may still have quite some way to go.

[Kylwell]

I'm looking for recommendations on thinner ratio and PSI for the Tamiya clears.

Generally I thin Tamiya acrylic paint 2 parts paint to 1 part thinner and spray about 18 psi.

But people are suggesting thinning the clears 50/50 or even 20/80 (paint to thinner).

Any suggestions on using these?

Here I was, thinking I was thinning my X-22 like a madman, only to read that I may still have quite some way to go.

I usually thin mine about 50/50 with clears running a bit thinner for smoother coats.

[starmanmm]

So, what are people using for either gloss or dull coats these days to seal your acrylic paint work?

[USSARCADIA]

I’ve been using Krylon’s spray acrylic matte lately. It seems to lay down nicely, spray in light misty coats. May be a little tough to find, but I think Michael’s has it. I get mine from the local lumber yard.

[seam-filler]

I've recently been using Windsor & Newton's Galeria acrylic varnishes. They may be a bit pricey, but they are very good and go on with smooth, even coat. They are also excellent over decals, metallic and weathering finishes. The matt is a very nice dead flat. The satin leaves a good sheen and the gloss is really shiny.

I believe they do them as a spray-bomb, but I spray from an airbrush with no need for thinning.