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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Fixing too heavy filter layer
Jedge3
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Michigan, United States
Joined: July 17, 2010
KitMaker: 258 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 01:56 AM UTC
Hello,
I tried my first attempt with AK filters yesterday and I think the coat might have went on too heavy. I have a few panels that show some tide/brush stroke. Is there a way to fix this? Would an another coat thinned out help blend those marks?

I am still struggling with how heavy filters should go on. I try to keep it wet so I keep the carrier with the pigments but I don't want it too wet to prevent it being a wash. Would a better approach be to thin out the filter first and than use it?

Thank you,
Jeff

PS I tried searching the forums first but I didn't see anything on correcting filter issues.
Mig_Jimenez
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La Rioja, Spain / Espaņa
Joined: October 29, 2003
KitMaker: 200 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 09:37 PM UTC
Hello

To make a filter properly, the brush must be weak, with few quantity of the product. It should apply a very thin layer on the surface wetting the surface, not flooded it. that is very important.
If any mark appears when it is dried, you can use a clean brush moistened with White Spirit and clean and correct those marks.

Can it fix your problem??
Jedge3
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 02:02 PM UTC
Mig,
That does help. Thank you.
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