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Q/A & Help Group 9 years, 6 months ago Another questions guys, had alot of help my last one. Thanks!
I recently bought a Satin finish from Vallejo, before this, I’ve only used Matte finish on all of my Gundams. Until, I came across the term silvering. I’ve only notice some of it on my models, but most of the time I don’t.
The question is, will a Satin finish, help prevent silvering just like a gloss finish? This is my first time using it and I haven’t used any gloss finish on my models (I prefer the flat finish on them) But for this kit I’m building I’m going to use a combination of both flat and satin.
Thanks guys!
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tbh, the Only way to prevent silvering is to apply a gloss coat, decal then flat/satin coat over.
decals of anytype work best on a perfectly smooth surface, where flat and satins to get thier look are actually microscopic pittied coats, hense not flat.
so what you need to do is 1 gloss, apply decals then Flat/satin coat parts. Silvering is when air get’s trapped behind the decal, so.
hope that helps
Maybe you can try to let the paint to cure for about 24 hour and then apply your decals and then let your decals dry for another 24 hours for it to be completely dry before flat top coating it. As you know, moisture affects the paint job even top coats. I’ve also learned from other tutorials that humid temperature has an effect on paint. I’m not sure, maybe you can take it also into consideration. Goodluck man!
satin is about the same as matt. as the other’s have said you’ll want to use the gloss, apply the transfer then seal with whatever finish you want and that’s the finish you’ll have. a matt or satin finish over a gloss coat will cancel the glossiness.
Sorry its a late reply. But thanks guys for helping again!