Advice Please - Tamiya Flat Clear TS-80

Ive been using it....no problems so far....actually great results....

carlos

Bill Clarke

Would it be better to mist the flat coat on slowly ?

The TS spray lacquers are quite hot. Always start with light mist coats (allowing to dry between coats) to build a "barrier" over the underlying paint and decals before applying heavier coats.

DO NOT apply a wet coat directly over unprotected decals or paint, or you will have a very bad day.

For a small area such as that which you describe, you may wish to see if you can find a bottle of Gunze clear flat acrylic (H-20) which will be far less aggressive. It's readily available here in Australia. Otherwise, you can use Tamiya X-22 Clear Gloss mixed with X-21 Flat base to make a suitable acrylic flat coat.

Phil,

Is there another flat clear I can use with a bit more in it, those bottles of Ginze flat are pretty small.

Bill Clarke

Phil,

Is there another flat clear I can use with a bit more in it, those bottles of Ginze flat are pretty small.

Hi Bill,

I'm sure there must be some alternative, but I can't suggest one, as the Gunze clear flat is all I've used for the last five years or so. The bottles are small, but they go a  long way, particularly when airbrushed.

Ive used the TS80 with no issues...  that said, I always do a complete coat of Future when finished decals and prior to Flat Coat

X-22 also aggressive on decals too so dont think its save because its water base. in this aspect, just spray very thin coat at a time. a layer of future will do the work---as long as you dont mind about another thicker coat, to me, there really isnt a need of one coat of future if the coats are thin enough.