AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Why add Tamiya X-22 Clear?

him_15

Joined: April 25, 2015
KitMaker: 117 posts
Armorama: 84 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 11:24 AM UTC
Hi all, I have seen some painting guides adding X-22 Clear to the base-coat (about 3:1 ratio). So what is the main purpose of doing this? Thank you!

BodoVonFalkenhayn

Joined: July 15, 2015
KitMaker: 18 posts
Armorama: 8 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 11:46 AM UTC
Hello
The reason is, if you use X22 clear then you get a smooth surface on your model, its better look and its better for later weathering and glued the decals on.
Greets Werner
The reason is, if you use X22 clear then you get a smooth surface on your model, its better look and its better for later weathering and glued the decals on.
Greets Werner

11Bravo_C2

Joined: May 12, 2015
KitMaker: 475 posts
Armorama: 394 posts

Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 02:46 AM UTC
I add X22 to the Tamiya XF range to make a "Satin" finish..

C_JACQUEMONT

Joined: October 09, 2004
KitMaker: 2,433 posts
Armorama: 2,325 posts

Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 06:25 AM UTC
Gives a eggshell finish, more resistant too.
Cheers,
Christophe
Cheers,
Christophe
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