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  • From: New Zealand
Micro Flat not flat?
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 3:51 PM

Couldn't figure out where to put this, so it goes here.

Just finished the markings on my wildcat, and started painting over the gloss with Micromark Micro Flat to make it all pretty and pro looking. But whats this? my micro flat is not flat, but satin...what am i doing wrong?

Cheers.

Mike.

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  • Member since
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  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:45 PM

Try spraying from a little bit further away from the model, so the "flat" hits the model semi-dry.

Maybe even a little less thinner in the mix???Tongue Tied

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:38 PM

I brush paint, maybe thats my problem. Is there a matt coat that works well with brushes?

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  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:52 PM

Ah, that puts a whole new paint job on things! (nyuk nyuk nyuk)

Have you tried Testors "Dullcoat" rattlecans? They work quite well. The only luck I've had with brushing flat/clear is in tiny spots, like a shiney CA spot.....larger areas result in a satin sheen.

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  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:13 AM

Might have to try that, thanks fermis

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