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One big part requires different sheens for each section.

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One big part requires different sheens for each section.
Posted by Teenage Modeler on Monday, June 14, 2021 2:18 PM

How do I separate a different sheen of clear coat for a different portion of the same part?

 

Here is an example:

I glued the engine block in one piece. The block is not supposed to be in one sheen, but 3 different sheens of clear coat (gloss, matte, semi gloss).

 

How do I separate each portion of the engine, for a different type of sheen?

 

I'm guessing that you should mask the parts that don't have the sheen.

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Posted by GMorrison on Monday, June 14, 2021 2:36 PM

Teenage Modeler
I'm guessing that you should mask the parts that don't have the sheen

Correct as usual, King Friday.

 

Bill

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Posted by Teenage Modeler on Monday, June 14, 2021 4:12 PM

GMorrison

 

 
Teenage Modeler
I'm guessing that you should mask the parts that don't have the sheen

 

Correct as usual, King Friday.

 

 

Bill

 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Monday, June 14, 2021 7:13 PM

Could be a little time consuming but you're exactly right. Just mask the portions you need kept as-is.  Then spray your next sheen. Let that dry for a few hours, mask it, then spray the third sheen.  It will look great when it's finished. Just needs a little extra work.

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