QUOTE: Originally posted by grandadjohn
I'm sure it's been asked, but I couldn't find it. Can Tamiya's flat base be used as a thinner and will it dull a gloss color.
Thanks in advance for your responses
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My very first post in these forums was a help call when my 10yr old used straight XF-21 as a matte paint. MusicCity's website came to my rescue. I'm sure Scott won't mind a little cut and paste...
QUOTE: USING TAMIYA XF-21 FLAT BASE
Tamiya XF-21 "Flat Base" is NOT intended to be used as a paint! I've seen numerous posts on forums where someone has used it alone and gotten nothing but a white, chalky finish for their efforts. This result is not surprising since XF-21 is not a clear flat finish.
XF-21 is a Flat BASE. It's intended use is to be mixed with glossy paints to give them a flat finish. It was never intended to be sprayed alone, and must be mixed with something or it will make a mess out of a paint job. I use it a lot with Future Floor Polish (see the section above) to give it a flat finish. For a completely dead-flat finish mix about 4 parts Future to 1 part XF-21. For a semi-gloss or "Satin" finish mix about 6 parts Future to 1 part XF-21. As always you should try this on some scrap to determine the ratio that works best for you. |
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http://www.craigcentral.com/models/misctips.asp is an invaluable aid!
By the way, we managed to buff off most of the chalky finish, and I don't think there is a more matte P-51 in the world