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Gloss coat before wash?

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  • Member since
    November 2005
Gloss coat before wash?
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 1:33 PM
Can someone please tell me why it is important to do a Gloss coat before you apply your wash?
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 2:30 PM
Hi,

it's to make a sleppery surface before receiving your wash.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 2:48 PM
maybe the gloss coat makes it easier to clean off as well and wont tint the paint???
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by Holley on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 3:38 PM
The gloss coat tends to break the surface tension of the wash allowing it to flow smoother, also it is easier to clean excess off. I have had good results using acrylic base coats with a Future Floor Wax gloss coat followed by an oil based wash. The wash can be wiped down with a small amount of thinner without harming the base coat.
Holley When all else fails, read the instructions!
  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 9:30 PM
Some washes using thinners can harm the paint therefore the gloss coat will offer some protection.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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